Simple Summary Microalgae are a valuable natural resource for a variety of value-added
products. This determines the relevance of developments aimed at increasing the efficiency …

Intensive aquaculture practices often result in nutrient accumulation and progressive
eutrophication, affecting both the cultured species and adjacent water bodies. This has …

High-frequency pulsed light is a promising tool to enhance the performance of microalgae
cultivation under artificial illumination. The quantitative comprehension of the effects of …

Microalgae have drawn much attention for their potential applications as a sustainable
source for developing bioactive compounds, functional foods, feeds, and biofuels. Diatoms …

To disclose the net effect of light on microalgal growth in photobioreactors, self-shading and
mixing-induced light–dark cycles must be minimized and discerned from the transient …

Microalgae cultivation utilizes the energy of sunlight to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) for
producing renewable energy feedstock. The commercial success of the biological fixation of …

Ultrasmall algae have attracted the attention of biologists investigating the basic
mechanisms underlying living systems. Their potential as effective organisms for producing …

The impact of light intensity on the toxicity of pyrene, a 4-ring polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbon (PAH), was studied in Chlorella vulgaris and Scenedesmus acutus. Both …

In this work, a photosynthetic kinetic model was employed for identifying the opportunities for
improving the light utilization efficiency of an algae in a flashing light regime. The model was …

Light-dark cycles on the s timescale are typical of cell cycling through photobioreactors and
high-rate ponds and can significantly impact microalgae cultivation efficiency. Here, a novel …