A subject of great interest is the bioprospecting of microorganisms and their bioactive
byproducts, such as pigments. Microbial pigments have various benefits, including being …

The textile and dyeing industry has shown dramatic growth alongside synthetic chemistry in
the last century. With increased operations and economic importance, challenges also …

Microbial pigments play multiple roles in the ecosystem construction, survival, and fitness of
all kinds of organisms. Considerably, microbial (bacteria, fungi, yeast, and microalgae) …

Pigments are involved in many aspects of human life, including food, cosmetics, and textiles.
At present, the pigment market is mainly occupied by synthetic pigments. However, synthetic …

Carotenoids are a large group of health-promoting compounds used in many industrial
sectors, such as foods, feeds, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and colorants …

The world demands new solutions and products to be used as dyes for industrial
applications. Microbial pigments represent an eco-friendly alternative as they can be …

Along with serving as a source of color, many microbial pigments have gained attention as
interesting bioactive molecules with potential health advantages. These pigments have …

Cryoconite is a mixture of mineral and organic material covering glacial ice, playing
important roles in biogeochemical cycles and lowering the albedo of a glacier surface …

Natural carotenoids are secondary metabolites that exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory,
and anti-cancer properties. These types of compounds are highly demanded by …

Pigments from bacteria, fungi, yeast, cyanobacteria, and microalgae have been gaining
more demand in the food, leather, and textile industries due to their natural origin and …