A critical review on production of biopolymers from algae biomass and their applications

A Kartik, D Akhil, D Lakshmi, KP Gopinath, J Arun… - Bioresource …, 2021 - Elsevier
Algae is abundantly present in our ecosystems and can be easily extracted and used for
production of biopolymers. Algae does not produce any anthropogenic, harmful effects, has …

High-value biochemical products & applications of freshwater eukaryotic microalgae

C Russell, C Rodriguez, M Yaseen - Science of The Total Environment, 2022 - Elsevier
A shift in public perception of the health and nutritional benefits of organic supplements and
skin care products has led to a surge in high-value products being extracted from …

The extracellular matrix of green algae

DS Domozych, JG LoRicco - Plant Physiology, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Green algae display a wide range of extracellular matrix (ECM) components that include
various types of cell walls (CW), scales, crystalline glycoprotein coverings, hydrophobic …

Microbial genetic engineering approach to replace shark livering for squalene

A Patel, M Bettiga, U Rova, P Christakopoulos… - Trends in …, 2022 - cell.com
Squalene is generally sourced from the liver oil of deep sea sharks (Squalus spp.), in which
it accounts for 40–70% of liver mass. To meet the growing demand for squalene because of …

Challenges and opportunities in C1-based biomanufacturing

W Qiao, S Xu, Z Liu, X Fu, H Zhao, S Shi - Bioresource Technology, 2022 - Elsevier
The intensifying impact of green-house gas (GHG) emission on environment and climate
change has attracted increasing attention, and biorefinery represents one of the most …

[HTML][HTML] The potential of coupling wastewater treatment with hydrocarbon production using Botryococcus braunii

VO Mkpuma, T Ishika, NR Moheimani, H Ennaceri - Algal Research, 2023 - Elsevier
The growing world population and industrialization necessitate shifting away from depleting
and eco-toxic fossil fuels. Microalgae, specifically B. braunii, offer a viable alternative due to …

High-throughput proteomics and metabolomic studies guide re-engineering of metabolic pathways in eukaryotic microalgae: A review

H Chakdar, M Hasan, S Pabbi, H Nevalainen… - Bioresource …, 2021 - Elsevier
Eukaryotic microalgae are a rich source of commercially important metabolites including
lipids, pigments, sugars, amino acids and enzymes. However, their inherent genetic …

[HTML][HTML] Progress of non-destructive hydrocarbon extraction technology of Botryococcus braunii

H Ennaceri, EG Nwoba, CN Ogbonna, PA Bahri… - Algal Research, 2023 - Elsevier
Coal, petroleum and natural gas have remained the premium energy sources driving the
economy and sustaining population growth for years. Global human population has shown a …

Microbial lipid based biorefinery concepts: a review of status and prospects

JM Silva, LHS Martins, DKT Moreira, LP Silva… - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com
The use of lignocellulosic biomass as a raw material for the production of lipids has gained
increasing attention, especially in recent years when the use of food in the production of …

High-efficiency production of biomass and biofuel under two-stage cultivation of a stable microalga Botryococcus braunii mutant generated by ethyl methanesulfonate …

T Thurakit, W Pathom-Aree, C Pumas… - Renewable Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
Green microalga Botryococcus braunii is a eukaryotic photosynthetic microorganism
considered as a rich source of biofuel compounds, such as hydrocarbons and lipids, despite …