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Nonthermal high-pressure microalgae extracts: A new source of natural ingredien...

Microalgae are one of the most prominent sources of ingredients for the cosmetic industry not only due to their diversity but, importantly, due to the low environmental impact in production and extraction. A sustainable extraction process requires the use of effective and environmentally friendly solvents that guarantee an extract with a relevant content and in high yields. In this work, Chlorella vulgaris, Nan...

Multivariable optimization process of heterotrophic growth of Chlorella vulgaris

Microalgae have received increasing attention as one of the most promising feedstocks in the development of new healthier food products and different strategies have been attempted to improve their growth. However, the high production costs and low productivities, commonly associated with photoautotrophic growths, are still a big challenge. In this study, a two-step optimization strategy was carried out in orde...

Heterotrophic and photoautotrophic media optimization using response surface me...

The nutritional requirements of novel microalgal strains are key for their effective cultivation and metabolite content. Therefore, the optimization of heterotrophic and photoautotrophic culture media is crucial for novel Chlorococcum amblystomatis growth. Heterotrophic and photoautotrophic biomass samples were characterized to identify the differences between their heterotrophic and photoautotrophic biomass co...

Algae as Food in Europe : An Overview of Species Diversity and Their Application

Algae have been consumed for millennia in several parts of the world as food, food supplements, and additives, due to their unique organoleptic properties and nutritional and health benefits. Algae are sustainable sources of proteins, minerals, and fiber, with well-balanced essential amino acids, pigments, and fatty acids, among other relevant metabolites for human nutrition. This review covers the historical c...

Multivariable approach on growth of microalgae

Despite the increasing interest in microalgal biomass and its high-value compounds, the number of products that successfully reach the market is still neglectable when compared to the high potential linked to these organisms. High production costs and low productivity both in terms of biomass and metabolites associated with microalgae growth are some of the causes hindering their widespread use and commercializ...

Real-time PCR protocol for detection and quantification of three pathogenic mem...

Vibriosis, an often-fatal disease induced by pathogenic members of the Vibrionaceae family, causes severe economic losses in aquacultures. To mitigate/avoid vibriosis outbursts, it is vital to detect and quantify these pathogens as early as possible. However, standard microbiological methods are time-consuming and often underestimate cell counts, which calls for the development of valid alternatives. In this st...

Algae as food in Europe: an overview of species diversity and their application

Algae have been consumed for millennia in several parts of the world as food, food supplements, and additives, due to their unique organoleptic properties and nutritional and health benefits. Algae are sustainable sources of proteins, minerals, and fiber, with well-balanced essential amino acids, pigments, and fatty acids, among other relevant metabolites for human nutrition. This review covers the historical c...

Production, characterization and ultrafiltration of bioactive extracts derived ...

Microalgae as a source of natural ingredients for application in cosmetic industry

Industrial production of Phaeodactylum tricornutum for CO2 mitigation: biomass ...

The photosynthetic efficiency (PE) and potential of Phaeodactylum tricornutum for CO2 mitigation in industrial tubular photobioreactors (PBRs) of different volumes were evaluated. A preliminary assay was performed at lab-scale to optimize the salt concentration of the culture medium. Interestingly, salinity did not affect the growth of P. tricornutum at concentrations of 2.5, 5, 10, and 20 g L-1. Higher volumet...