Several microalgae species have been exploited due to their great biotechnological
potential for the production of a range of biomolecules that can be applied in a large variety …

Over the years, microalgae have been identified to be a potential source of commercially
important products such as pigments, polysaccharides, polyunsaturated fatty acids and in …

The continued search and urgent need for renewable fuel sources have necessitated the
exploration of microalgae to identify relevant species for making biofuels. The aim of the …

Increasing energy demand and depleting fossil fuel sources have intensified the focus on
biofuel production. Microalgae have emerged as a desirable source for biofuel production …

Microalgae are important microorganisms which produce potentially valuable compounds.
Astaxanthin, a group of xanthophyll carotenoids, is one of the most powerful antioxidants …

Abstract α-Linolenic acid (ALA) is an essential fatty acid which cannot be synthesized de
novo in mammals and must be ingested regularly in the diet. In this study, a microalgal strain …

The economic challenges of microalgae biodiesel production, including the energy burden
and water shortage, can be addressed simultaneously by using wastewater as a nitrogen …

Background ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are synthesized from α-Linolenic acid
(ALA, C18: 3ω3) and play important roles in anti-inflammatory and antioxidant responses in …

Aim: The present study aims to evaluate the ecological status of the Broa reservoir through
the application of the ecological index Evenness E2 on phytoplankton. Methods …

This paper reports the alpha and beta diversity of phytoplankton communities of two streams
differing in land use. We analyzed which environmental conditions affect diversity of the …