Biomimetic diatom biosilica and its potential for biomedical applications and prospects: a review
Diatom biosilica is an important natural source of porous silica, with three-dimensional
ordered and nanopatterned structures referred to as frustules. The unique features of diatom …
ordered and nanopatterned structures referred to as frustules. The unique features of diatom …
Towards sustainable diatom biorefinery: Recent trends in cultivation and applications
Diatoms, with their complex cellular architecture, have been recognized as a source of
limitless potential. These microbes are common in freshwater and marine habitats and are …
limitless potential. These microbes are common in freshwater and marine habitats and are …
Diatoms in wastewater treatment: Potentials, applications, and values of biomass
Diatoms have unique silica cellular and metabolic characteristics and can grow in various
environments, including wastewater, facilitating pollutant removal. Diatoms provide a …
environments, including wastewater, facilitating pollutant removal. Diatoms provide a …
Marine diatom algae cultivation in simulated dairy wastewater and biomass valorization
Liquid byproducts and organic wastes generated from dairy processing units contribute as
the largest source of industrial food wastewater. Though bacteria-mediated treatment …
the largest source of industrial food wastewater. Though bacteria-mediated treatment …
Ultrasonic-assisted green extraction and incorporation of Spirulina platensis bioactive components into turmeric essential oil-in-water nanoemulsion for enhanced …
The utilization of essential oils as natural antioxidants and preservatives is limited by high
volatility, poor water solubility, and long-term instability. To address this, a novel ultrasonic …
volatility, poor water solubility, and long-term instability. To address this, a novel ultrasonic …
[HTML][HTML] Microalgae in the Mediterranean area: A geographical survey outlining the diversity and technological potential
Microalgal diversity enables the possibility to employ them in technological applications, as
widely shown by the modern literature. While there exists an extensive body of literature …
widely shown by the modern literature. While there exists an extensive body of literature …
Composted Green Waste as a Peat Substitute in Growing Media for Vinca (Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don) and Zinnia (Zinnia elegans Jacq.)
L Ma, L Zhang - Agronomy, 2024 - mdpi.com
The purpose of this work was to explore the feasibility of replacing all or part of peat with
composted green waste (CGW) for vinca (Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don) and zinnia …
composted green waste (CGW) for vinca (Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don) and zinnia …
Algal biorefinery: focus on cosmeceuticals
Amidst the ever-evolving landscape of cosmetics, algae and their derived products have
captured substantial worldwide interest, heralding a new era of innovation and sustainability …
captured substantial worldwide interest, heralding a new era of innovation and sustainability …
Exploring the nutraceutical potential of high-altitude freshwater diatom Nitzschia sp. in batch culture
The present study was conducted to explore the growth dynamics and nutraceutical
potential of the diatom Nitzschia sp. isolated from a freshwater sample collected from …
potential of the diatom Nitzschia sp. isolated from a freshwater sample collected from …
Unlocking High-Value Products from Diatoms via Biorefinery Processes for a Sustainable Biocircular Economy
As a repository of valuable pigments, fatty acids, and proteins, microalgae, particularly
diatoms, make promising foundations for bioprospecting of biomedical, nutraceuticals …
diatoms, make promising foundations for bioprospecting of biomedical, nutraceuticals …