Microalgae, the primary producers in water ecosystems, are the main food of fish and
shrimp. Microalgae have a great capacity to absorb heavy metals, and low concentrations of …

Microorganism-cell-based biohybrid materials have attracted considerable attention over the
last several decades. They are applied in a broad spectrum of areas, such as …

Atmospheric deposition of desert dust and other aerosols influence on the open ocean
ecosystem and climate. These aerosols provide iron, phosphorus and bio-essential trace …

With the aging population worldwide, osteoporosis, as an age-related bone metabolic
disease, is becoming a hot issue in public health. However, it is still a great challenge to …

Algae have long been recognized as a valuable source of nutrients and minerals. Recent
studies suggest that diverse types of algae may provide benefits for bone health in animals …

Diatoms are single-cell algae encased in a cell wall (named frustule) composed of
transparent, biogenic (or opaline) silica with intricate and strikingly regular patterns. Over the …

This research the bait microalgae Chlorella sp. and Isochrysis zhangjiangensis were fed to
Ruditapes philippinarum (clams) using two types of cultures, monoculture and co-culture …

The central function of frustules—transparent glass shells surrounding the diatoms—is still
enigmatic. This chapter summarizes some of the most common hypotheses related to …

SiO 2 is a promising material for developing high-capacity anodes for lithium-ion batteries
(LIBs). However, microstructural changes of SiO 2 anodes at the particle and electrode level …

Diatoms have unique silica cellular and metabolic characteristics and can grow in various
environments, including wastewater, facilitating pollutant removal. Diatoms provide a …