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
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
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
The Potential of the Marine Microalga Diacronema lutheri in the Prevention of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome in High-Fat-Fed Wistar Rats
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DOI: 10.3390/molecules27134246
Abstract: Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids n-3 series (n-3 LC-PUFAs), especially eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids, are known to exert preventive effects on obesity and metabolic syndrome. Mainly consumed in the form of fish oil, LC-PUFAs n-3 are… read more here.
Keywords: metabolic syndrome; dia; microalga; wistar rats ... See more keywords
Assessment of the Tolerance of a Chlorophyte Desmodesmus to CuO-NP for Evaluation of the Nanopollution Bioremediation Potential of This Microalga
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DOI: 10.3390/nano13040737
Abstract: Broad application of CuO nanoparticles (CuO-NP) for industrial and household purposes leads to a continuous increase in their discharge to, and, hence, ever-increasing environmental hazards for aquatic ecosystems. Microalgae-based technologies hold promise for bioremediation of… read more here.
Keywords: cuo; desmodesmus; assessment tolerance; microalga ... See more keywords