Plant extraction has existed for a long time and is still of interest. Due to technological
improvements, it is now possible to obtain extracts with higher yields. While global yield is a …

The world energy system faces two major challenges: the requirement for more energy and
less carbon. It is important to address biofuels production as an alternative to the usage of …

Carotenoids are natural pigments that widely exist in nature. Due to their excellent
antioxidant, anticancer and anti-inflammatory properties, carotenoids are commonly used in …

Pigments from microalgae and cyanobacteria have attracted great interest for industrial
applications due to their bioactive potential and their natural product attributes. These …

Food by-products contain a remarkable source of bioactive molecules with many benefits for
humans; therefore, their exploitation can be an excellent opportunity for the food sector …

The conventional method of lipid extraction mandatorily includes cell lysis which is
considered an essential process for the enhancement of extraction efficiency. However, cell …

Natural plant pigments are safe and have low toxicity, with various nutrients and biological
activities. However, the extraction, preservation, and application of pigments are limited due …

Highlights•Algae are a diverse group of mostly photosynthetic organisms.•Microalgae
synthesize a wide range of structural, storage, and bioactive lipids.•Lipids are produced via …

Microalgae are a potential source of numerous nutritional products and biofuels. Their
applications range from the food industry to the medical and fuel sectors and beyond …

It is well-known that an ideal extraction method enabling quantitative analysis should give
complete extraction of the target analytes as well as minimal co-extraction of unwanted …