Analytical methods for microplastics in the environment: a review
Z Huang, B Hu, H Wang - Environmental chemistry letters, 2023 - Springer
Microplastic pollution is a recently discovered threat to ecosystems requiring the
development of new analytical methods. Here, we review classical and advanced methods …
development of new analytical methods. Here, we review classical and advanced methods …
[HTML][HTML] Acyl-CoA: diacylglycerol acyltransferase: Properties, physiological roles, metabolic engineering and intentional control
Acyl-CoA: diacylglycerol acyltransferase (DGAT, EC 2.3. 1.20) catalyzes the last reaction in
the acyl-CoA-dependent biosynthesis of triacylglycerol (TAG). DGAT activity resides mainly …
the acyl-CoA-dependent biosynthesis of triacylglycerol (TAG). DGAT activity resides mainly …
A rapid-screening approach to detect and quantify microplastics based on fluorescent tagging with Nile Red
A new approach is presented for analysis of microplastics in environmental samples, based
on selective fluorescent staining using Nile Red (NR), followed by density-based extraction …
on selective fluorescent staining using Nile Red (NR), followed by density-based extraction …
Oleaginous yeasts for biodiesel: current and future trends in biology and production
Production of biodiesel from edible plant oils is quickly expanding worldwide to fill a need for
renewable, environmentally-friendly liquid transportation fuels. Due to concerns over use of …
renewable, environmentally-friendly liquid transportation fuels. Due to concerns over use of …
The use of fluorescent Nile red and BODIPY for lipid measurement in microalgae
J Rumin, H Bonnefond, B Saint-Jean, C Rouxel… - Biotechnology for …, 2015 - Springer
Microalgae are currently emerging as one of the most promising alternative sources for the
next generation of food, feed, cosmetics and renewable energy in the form of biofuel …
next generation of food, feed, cosmetics and renewable energy in the form of biofuel …
Life-history stage determines the diet of ectoparasitic mites on their honey bee hosts
B Han, J Wu, Q Wei, F Liu, L Cui, O Rueppell… - Nature …, 2024 - nature.com
Ectoparasitic mites of the genera Varroa and Tropilaelaps have evolved to exclusively
exploit honey bees as food sources during alternating dispersal and reproductive life history …
exploit honey bees as food sources during alternating dispersal and reproductive life history …
Microalgae as sources of carotenoids
AC Guedes, HM Amaro, FX Malcata - Marine drugs, 2011 - mdpi.com
Marine microalgae constitute a natural source of a variety of drugs for pharmaceutical, food
and cosmetic applications—which encompass carotenoids, among others. A growing body …
and cosmetic applications—which encompass carotenoids, among others. A growing body …
Oil accumulation in the model green alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii: characterization, variability between common laboratory strains and relationship with starch …
M Siaut, S Cuiné, C Cagnon, B Fessler, M Nguyen… - BMC …, 2011 - Springer
Background When cultivated under stress conditions, many microalgae species accumulate
both starch and oil (triacylglycerols). The model green microalga Chlamydomonas …
both starch and oil (triacylglycerols). The model green microalga Chlamydomonas …
Rapid quantification of microalgal lipids in aqueous medium by a simple colorimetric method
Identification of novel microalgal strains with high lipid productivity is one of the most
important research topics in renewable biofuel research. However, the major bottleneck in …
important research topics in renewable biofuel research. However, the major bottleneck in …
Effect of CO2 concentration on algal growth: A review
Natural changes in climate due to internal as well as external factors, like anthropogenic
emission, fossil fuel combustion, transportation and heating which cause CO 2 emissions is …
emission, fossil fuel combustion, transportation and heating which cause CO 2 emissions is …