Recent advances in CO2 fixation by microalgae and its potential contribution to carbon neutrality

P Xu, J Li, J Qian, B Wang, J Liu, R Xu, P Chen… - Chemosphere, 2023 - Elsevier
Many countries and regions have set their schedules to achieve the carbon neutrality
between 2030 and 2070. Microalgae are capable of efficiently fixing CO 2 and …

Melatonin, a phytohormone for enhancing the accumulation of high-value metabolites and stress tolerance in microalgae: applications, mechanisms, and challenges

Y Zhao, Q Wang, D Gu, F Huang, J Liu, L Yu… - Bioresource Technology, 2024 - Elsevier
High-value metabolites, such as carotenoids, lipids, and proteins, are synthesized by
microalgae and find applications in various fields, including food, health supplements, and …

Engineered living materials for advanced diseases therapy

X Dong, W Wu, P Pan, XZ Zhang - Advanced Materials, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Natural living materials serving as biotherapeutics exhibit great potential for treating various
diseases owing to their immunoactivity, tissue targeting, and other biological activities. In this …

Molecular design of microalgae as sustainable cell factories

A Einhaus, T Baier, O Kruse - Trends in Biotechnology, 2024 - cell.com
Microalgae are regarded as sustainable and potent chassis for biotechnology. Their
capacity for efficient photosynthesis fuels dynamic growth independent from organic carbon …

Cyanobacterial pigment production in wastewaters treated for heavy metal removal: Current status and perspectives

B Thevarajah, GKSH Nishshanka, M Premaratne… - Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Cyanobacterial pigments have an evolving market demand as natural colorants with
numerous health benefits and diversified applications. Nevertheless, scaling up …

Natural carotenoids: Recent advances on separation from microbial biomass and methods of analysis

H Papapostolou, V Kachrimanidou, M Alexandri… - Antioxidants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Biotechnologically produced carotenoids occupy an important place in the scientific
research. Owing to their role as natural pigments and their high antioxidant properties …

Microalgae pigments as a sustainable approach to textile dyeing: A critical review

T Mutaf-Kılıc, A Demir, M Elibol, SS Oncel - Algal Research, 2023 - Elsevier
Microalgae derived pigments, such as phycobiliproteins, chlorophylls, and carotenoids, offer
eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic dyes. These pigments are known for their vibrant colors …

Filamentous fungi for sustainable vegan food production systems within a circular economy: Present status and future prospects

MK Awasthi, V Kumar, C Hellwig, R Wikandari… - Food Research …, 2023 - Elsevier
Filamentous fungi serve as potential candidates in the production of different value-added
products. In the context of food, there are several advantages of using filamentous fungi for …

Production of natural pigments using microorganisms

Z Qin, X Wang, S Gao, D Li, J Zhou - Journal of Agricultural and …, 2023 - ACS Publications
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 …

Fungal contamination in microalgal cultivation: Biological and biotechnological aspects of fungi-microalgae interaction

C Laezza, G Salbitani, S Carfagna - Journal of Fungi, 2022 - mdpi.com
In the last few decades, the increasing interest in microalgae as sources of new
biomolecules and environmental remediators stimulated scientists' investigations and …