Optimization of Cell Disruption and Transesterification of Lipids from Botryococcus braunii LB572
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DOI: 10.1007/s12257-018-0277-6
Abstract: Several methods including microwave, Frenchpress, autoclave, bead-beating, ultrasonication, and osmotic shock were compared to identify the most effective microalgal cell disruption method. Botryococcus braunii LB572 was cultured in 5 L flasks containing JM medium mixed… read more here.
Keywords: braunii lb572; transesterification; botryococcus braunii; cell disruption ... See more keywords
Immobilization of the green microalga Botryococcus braunii in polyester wadding: Effect on biomass, fatty acids, and exopolysaccharide production
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2018.02.006
Abstract: Abstract Botryococcus braunii is a renowned source of biomass, lipids and hydrocarbons for biofuel production. However, this microalga also produces exopolysaccharides (EPS) which might be used industrially. The artificial immobilization of B. braunii has proven… read more here.
Keywords: biomass; polyester wadding; production; botryococcus braunii ... See more keywords
Botryococcus braunii strains compared for biomass productivity, hydrocarbon and carbohydrate content.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2017.03.008
Abstract: Botryococcus braunii can produce both long-chain hydrocarbons as well as carbohydrates in large quantities, and is therefore a promising industrial organism for the production of biopolymer building blocks. Many studies describe the use of different… read more here.
Keywords: biomass; hydrocarbon; biomass productivity; carbohydrate content ... See more keywords
Evaluation of anaerobic digestates from different feedstocks as growth media for Tetradesmus obliquus, Botryococcus braunii, Phaeodactylum tricornutum and Arthrospira maxima.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.nbt.2016.12.007
Abstract: In this paper, two freshwater microalgae (Tetradesmus obliquus and Botryococcus braunii), a marine diatom (Phaeodactylum tricornutum) and a photosynthetic cyanobacterium (Arthrospira maxima) were investigated for their ability to grow on liquid digestates (LDs). Three LDs… read more here.
Keywords: tetradesmus obliquus; braunii; tricornutum; growth ... See more keywords
Effect of Mechanical Pretreatment on Hydrocarbon Extraction from Concentrated Wet Hydrocarbon-Rich Microalga, Botryococcus braunii
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.energyfuels.7b02753
Abstract: In the present study, we investigated the effects of concentrating a cell suspension of a hydrocarbon-rich microalga, Botryococcus braunii, by membrane filtration on hydrocarbon recovery efficiency. B. braunii suspensions before and after filtration were mechanically… read more here.
Keywords: rich microalga; microalga botryococcus; hydrocarbon; braunii ... See more keywords
Tetraterpene Synthase Substrate and Product Specificity in the Green Microalga Botryococcus braunii Race L.
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DOI: 10.1021/acschembio.7b00457
Abstract: Recently, the biosynthetic pathway for lycopadiene, a C40 tetraterpenoid hydrocarbon, was deciphered from the L race of Botryococcus braunii, an alga that produces hydrocarbon oils capable of being converted into combustible fuels. The lycopadiene pathway… read more here.
Keywords: product specificity; synthase; los; substrate product ... See more keywords
Catalytic Pyrolysis of the Green Microalgae Botryococcus braunii over Ni/SBA-15 Prepared by the Ultrasonic-Assisted Sol-Gel Method
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DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c07748
Abstract: The pyrolysis of the green microalgae Botryococcus braunii in the absence and the presence of Ni/SBA-15 prepared by the ultrasonic-assisted sol–gel was investigated using pyrolysis–gas chromatography–mass spectroscopy (Py-GC/MS). Pyrolysis experiments were performed at 350, 450,… read more here.
Keywords: derivative products; pyrolysis; botryococcus braunii; sba ... See more keywords
Metabolic survey of Botryococcus braunii: Impact of the physiological state on product formation
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0198976
Abstract: The microalga Botryococcus braunii is widely regarded as a potential renewable and sustainable source for industrial applications because of its capability to produce large amounts of metabolically expensive (exo-) polysaccharides and lipids, notably hydrocarbons. A… read more here.
Keywords: product formation; growth; botryococcus; botryococcus braunii ... See more keywords
Impact of Ultraviolet-B Radiation on Growth and Biochemical Composition of Botryococcus braunii Kutz.
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DOI: 10.18520/cs/v116/i1/89-95
Abstract: The present study examines the impact of ultravioletB (UV-B) radiation stress on commercially significant microalga for biofuel application. Experimental alga Botryococcus braunii was treated under different doses of artificially enhanced UV-B radiation. The organism was… read more here.
Keywords: impact; braunii; growth; botryococcus braunii ... See more keywords
Exopolysaccharides from the Energy Microalga Strain Botryococcus braunii: Purification, Characterization, and Antioxidant Activity
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DOI: 10.3390/foods11010110
Abstract: Botryococcus braunii, a prestigious energy microalga, has recently received widespread attention because it can secrete large amounts of exopolysaccharides (EPS) with potential applications in food, cosmetics, and nutraceuticals. Unfortunately, the insufficiency of research on the… read more here.
Keywords: braunii; botryococcus braunii; antioxidant activity; energy microalga ... See more keywords
Is the Botryococcus braunii Dry Biomass an Adjuvant for Anti-UVB Topical Formulations?
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DOI: 10.3390/scipharm88020022
Abstract: Several topical products have been developed to avoid the harmful effects from ultraviolet (UV) radiation, such as sunscreens. Research for actives from natural sources is increasing due to the fact that chemical filters could induce… read more here.
Keywords: dry biomass; biomass; biomass adjuvant; adjuvant anti ... See more keywords