Functional characterization of a Δ6 fatty acid desaturase gene and its 5′-upstream region cloned from the arachidonic acidrich microalga Myrmecia incisa Reisigl (Chlorophyta)
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DOI: 10.1007/s00343-019-7305-z
Abstract: It is suggested that Δ6 fatty acid desaturase (FAD) plays a critical role in the biosynthesis of polyunsaturated fatty acids in plants and microalgae. But why does it adapt to the changed environments such as… read more here.
Keywords: acid desaturase; incisa; fatty acid; microalga ... See more keywords
Anaerobic co-digestion of olive mill solid waste and microalga Scenedesmus quadricauda: effect of different carbon to nitrogen ratios on process performance and kinetics
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DOI: 10.1007/s10811-019-01858-x
Abstract: Anaerobic digestion (AD) is one of the most efficient processes for treating agri-food waste in order to obtain renewable energy. Olive mill solid waste (OMSW) is the main residue from the two-phase olive oil manufacturing… read more here.
Keywords: nitrogen; waste; digestion; process ... See more keywords
Mixotrophic growth of a highly acidic habitat microalga for production of valuable fatty acids
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DOI: 10.1007/s10811-024-03255-5
Abstract: Photoautotrophic algal cultivation is challenging due to the shadowing effect produced by an increase in the number of cells; under such circumstances, mixotrophic growth might be an efficient alternative. We grew cultures of the autochthonous… read more here.
Keywords: microalga; air; mixotrophic growth; fatty acids ... See more keywords
Pyrolysis of Scenedesmus obliquus Biomass Following the Treatment of Different Wastewaters
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DOI: 10.1007/s12155-020-10102-1
Abstract: The potential of Scenedesmus obliquus biomass, after treating several wastewaters (WWs) (urban, dairy and brewery industries, cattle and poultry breeding), was evaluated for the production of bio-char, bio-oil and bio-gas, through a pyrolysis process. The… read more here.
Keywords: obliquus biomass; microalga; scenedesmus obliquus; bio ... See more keywords
Thermogravimetric study and evolved gas analysis of new microalga using TGA-GC-MS
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DOI: 10.1007/s13399-018-0314-x
Abstract: The growing concerns over the environmental challenges emanating from the use of fossil fuels continue to generate interest in finding competitive and sustainable alternatives. This study presents physicochemical characteristics, thermal decomposition profile and kinetics of… read more here.
Keywords: thermogravimetric study; evolved gas; gas; microalga ... See more keywords
Heterogeneous-catalysed direct transformation of microalga biomass into Biodiesel-Grade FAMEs
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2017.04.006
Abstract: Abstract The production of biodiesel using microbial lipids is attractive as oleaginous microorganisms can accumulate significant amounts of lipids (>20%) and they do not compete with food production. However, the poor economic viability of the… read more here.
Keywords: production; biodiesel; biodiesel grade; microalga ... See more keywords
Development of a high-productivity, halophilic, thermotolerant microalga Picochlorum renovo
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DOI: 10.1038/s42003-019-0620-2
Abstract: Microalgae are promising biocatalysts for applications in sustainable fuel, food, and chemical production. Here, we describe culture collection screening, down-selection, and development of a high-productivity, halophilic, thermotolerant microalga, Picochlorum renovo. This microalga displays a rapid… read more here.
Keywords: picochlorum; high productivity; productivity; biology ... See more keywords
Lutein and biodiesel sequential production from microalga using an environmentally friendly approach
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DOI: 10.1080/00986445.2020.1722654
Abstract: Abstract The use of microalgae as a raw material to extract pigments and biodiesel is an economical and environmental challenge due to the costs and toxicity of the chemical used, as well as the time… read more here.
Keywords: production; lutein biodiesel; methanolic solution; microalga ... See more keywords
Delineating the molecular responses of a halotolerant microalga using integrated omics approach to identify genetic engineering targets for enhanced TAG production
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DOI: 10.1186/s13068-018-1343-1
Abstract: BackgroundHarnessing the halotolerant characteristics of microalgae provides a viable alternative for sustainable biomass and triacylglyceride (TAG) production. Scenedesmus sp. IITRIND2 is a fast growing fresh water microalga that has the capability to thrive in high… read more here.
Keywords: delineating molecular; halotolerant microalga; production; omics studies ... See more keywords
The impact of printing industry effluent on the growth and antioxidant response of the freshwater green microalga Chlorella sorokiniana
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DOI: 10.2989/16085914.2024.2333523
Abstract: Contamination of aquatic ecosystems with printing industry wastewater is a serious concern because of the toxicity associated with the effluent components and a tendency to create cascading ecological effects. The influence of printing-press effluent on… read more here.
Keywords: effluent; microalga; printing press; press effluent ... See more keywords
In Vivo Nutritional Assessment of the Microalga Nannochloropsis gaditana and Evaluation of the Antioxidant and Antiproliferative Capacity of Its Functional Extracts
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DOI: 10.3390/md20050318
Abstract: Nannochloropsis gaditana is a microalga with interesting nutritional and functional value due to its high content of protein, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and bioactive compounds. However, the hardness of its cell wall prevents accessibility to these… read more here.
Keywords: antioxidant antiproliferative; nannochloropsis gaditana; capacity; functional extracts ... See more keywords