Exploring the benefits of phycocyanin: From Spirulina cultivation to its widespread applications

R Fernandes, J Campos, M Serra, J Fidalgo… - Pharmaceuticals, 2023 - mdpi.com
Large-scale production of microalgae and their bioactive compounds has steadily increased
in response to global demand for natural compounds. Spirulina, in particular, has been used …

Microalgae for biotechnological applications: Cultivation, harvesting and biomass processing

WGM Junior, M Gorgich, PS Corrêa, AA Martins… - Aquaculture, 2020 - Elsevier
In either unicellular or multi-cellular form, microalgae are photosynthetic microorganisms,
mainly known for being part of the human diet in several world regions. More recently, they …

Microalgae biomass as a sustainable source for biofuel, biochemical and biobased value-added products: An integrated biorefinery concept

SYA Siddiki, M Mofijur, PS Kumar, SF Ahmed, A Inayat… - Fuel, 2022 - Elsevier
Microalgal biomass has been proved to be a sustainable source for biofuels including bio-
oil, biodiesel, bioethanol, biomethane, etc. One of the collateral benefits of integrating the …

Microalgae biomolecules: Extraction, separation and purification methods

PS Corrêa, WG Morais Junior, AA Martins, NS Caetano… - Processes, 2020 - mdpi.com
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 …

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 …

Sustainable processing of microalgae protein: Design of biphasic partitioning systems based on natural deep eutectic solvents for C-phycocyanin recovery from model …

BA Pereira, CT Matos, L Costa, LM Ferreira… - Separation and …, 2025 - Elsevier
The development of sustainable protein sources is imperative for addressing the global
challenge of food/feed security. Microalgae, which may be sustainably cultivated, are a …

Novel Biorefinery Approach for Phycocyanin Extraction and Purification and Biocrude Production from Arthrospira platensis

J Sánchez-Laso, JJ Espada, R Rodríguez… - Industrial & …, 2023 - ACS Publications
A new biorefinery from Arthrospira platensis was proposed to obtain phycocyanin (PC) and
a biocrude by hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL). PC is a high-added-value phycobiliprotein …

A review on a hidden gem: Phycoerythrin from blue-green algae

HT Tan, FM Yusoff, YS Khaw, NAI Noor Mazli… - Marine drugs, 2022 - mdpi.com
Phycoerythrin (PE) is a pink/red-colored pigment found in rhodophytes, cryptophytes, and
blue-green algae (cyanobacteria). The interest in PE is emerging from its role in delivering …

Strategy Development for Microalgae Spirulina platensis Biomass Cultivation in a Bubble Photobioreactor to Promote High Carbohydrate Content

R Saxena, RM Rodríguez-Jasso, ML Chávez-Gonzalez… - Fermentation, 2022 - mdpi.com
As a counter to climate change, energy crises, and global warming, microalgal biomass has
gained a lot of interest as a sustainable and environmentally favorable biofuel feedstock …

[HTML][HTML] Bioactive Compounds from Spirulina spp.—Nutritional Value, Extraction, and Application in Food Industry

B Marjanović, M Benković, T Jurina, T Sokač Cvetnić… - Separations, 2024 - mdpi.com
The surging popularity of plant-based diets and the growing emphasis on clean-label
products have intensified interest in Spirulina within the food industry. As more people adopt …