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Abazari P, Masoum S, Hosseini Tafreshi SA. Optimization of culture conditions of Scenedesmus sp. algae and catalytic performance of a NiFe 2O 4@SiO 2/MgO magnetic nano-catalyst for biodiesel production. RSC Adv 2024; 14:26152-26165. [PMID: 39161435 PMCID: PMC11332359 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra02904f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 08/15/2024] [Indexed: 08/21/2024] Open
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This study aims to optimize the lipid content of Scenedesmus sp. for high-yield biodiesel production. Three factors affecting the culture conditions, namely salinity, nitrogen concentration, and light intensity, were selected and their effects on the maximum lipid content were investigated using the Box Behnken design. The results showed that the maximum lipid content (32.7% of algal dry weight) was obtained in the algal samples cultured under the optimized conditions. A core-shell magnetic nano-catalyst, NiFe2O4@SiO2/MgO, was synthesized and used to produce biodiesel via the transesterification reaction. The nano-catalyst was characterized by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray powder diffraction analysis (XRD), vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM), elemental mapping techniques, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). Using the Box Behnken design and keeping the temperature constant, the molar ratio of methanol to oil, the amount of catalyst, and the time were optimized to achieve the maximum yield of biodiesel. The maximum yield of biodiesel was 95.3% under the optimal conditions.
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- Peyman Abazari
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Kashan Kashan Iran +983155912397 +983155912338
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Kashan Kashan Iran +983155912397 +983155912338
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Nham Q, Legrand C, Lindehoff E. Microalgal production and nutrient recovery under mixotrophic mode using cheese whey permeate. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2024; 410:131250. [PMID: 39127358 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2024.131250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2024] [Revised: 07/23/2024] [Accepted: 08/07/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024]
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Mixotrophic microalgal solutions are efficient nutrient recovery methods, with potential to prolong the cultivation seasons in temperate climates. To improve operation sustainability, the study used landfill leachate for nitrogen source and whey permeate for phosphorus and organic carbon. A non-axenic polyculture, dominated by green algae, was cultivated in mixotrophic mode on glucose or whey permeate compared to a photoautotrophic control in outdoor pilot-scaled raceway ponds during Nordic spring and autumn. The whey permeate treatment had the highest algal growth rate and productivity (0.48 d-1, 183.8 mg L-1 d-1), nutrient removal (total nitrogen: 21.71 mg L-1 d-1, total phosphorus: 3.05 mg L-1 d-1) and recovery rate (carbon: 85.19 mg L-1 d-1, nitrogen: 17.01 mg L-1 d-1, phosphorus: 2.58 mg L-1 d-1). When grown in whey permeate, algal cultures demonstrated consistent productivity and biochemical composition in high (spring) and low light conditions (autumn), suggesting the feasibility of year-round production in Nordic conditions.
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- Quyen Nham
- Department of Biology and Environmental Science, Centre for Ecology and Evolution and Microbial Model Systems, Linnaeus University, 39231 Kalmar, Sweden
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- Department of Biology and Environmental Science, Centre for Ecology and Evolution and Microbial Model Systems, Linnaeus University, 39231 Kalmar, Sweden; School of Business, Innovation and Sustainability, Halmstad University, 30118 Halmstad, Sweden
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- Department of Biology and Environmental Science, Centre for Ecology and Evolution and Microbial Model Systems, Linnaeus University, 39231 Kalmar, Sweden.
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Sipaúba-Tavares LH, Costa JID, Fenerick DC. Different light intensity on Messastrum gracile growth under phototrophic cultivation in laboratory. Braz J Microbiol 2024:10.1007/s42770-024-01389-9. [PMID: 38839707 DOI: 10.1007/s42770-024-01389-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024] Open
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The present research evaluates the effects of three different lighting intensities, 60 (control), 30 and 120 µmol photons m- 2 s- 1 on Messastrum gracile growth. The observations indicated that a light intensity of 60 µmol photons m- 2 s- 1 resulted in higher cell density during experimental period. The light intensity of 120 µmol photons m- 2 s- 1 had a strong negative impact on M. gracile growth. Parameters such as lipid and protein content, cell density, chlorophyll-a and biomass were lower compared to the other light intensities. On the 14th and 21st growth days, the biomass, lipid and protein content were higher at 60 µmol photons m- 2 s- 1 with 800 mg L- 1, 5.7% and 34.4% biomass dry weight, respectively. The study also highlighted the economic aspects of M. gracile cultivation. The light intensities 30 and 60 µmol photons m- 2 s- 1 were found to be more advantageous than 120 µmol photons m- 2 s- 1 in terms of biomass, unit cost, lipid and protein content. Based on these findings, it was concluded that the light intensities of 30 and 60 µmol photons m- 2 s- 1 are more viable for M. gracile cultivation in laboratory under conditions used.
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- Lúcia Helena Sipaúba-Tavares
- Laboratory of Limnology and Plankton Production, Aquaculture Center, Universidade Estadual Paulista- UNESP, CEP 14884-900, Jaboticabal, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Limnology and Plankton Production, Aquaculture Center, Universidade Estadual Paulista- UNESP, CEP 14884-900, Jaboticabal, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Limnology and Plankton Production, Aquaculture Center, Universidade Estadual Paulista- UNESP, CEP 14884-900, Jaboticabal, São Paulo, Brazil
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Farjallah A, Fillion M, Guéguen C. Metabolic responses of Euglena gracilis under photoheterotrophic and heterotrophic conditions. Protist 2024; 175:126035. [PMID: 38688055 DOI: 10.1016/j.protis.2024.126035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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The protist Euglena gracilis has various trophic modes including heterotrophy and photoheterotrophy. To investigate how cultivation mode influences metabolic regulation, the chemical composition of cellular metabolites of Euglena gracilis grown under heterotrophic and photoheterotrophic conditions was monitored from the early exponential phase to the mid-stationary phase using two different techniques, i.e, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy and high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS). The combined metabolomics approach allowed an in-depth understanding of the mechanism of photoheterotrophic and heterotrophic growth for biomolecule production. Heterotrophic conditions promoted the production of polar amino and oxygenated compounds such as proteins and polyphenol compounds, especially at the end of the exponential phase while photoheterotrophic cells enhanced the production of organoheterocyclic compounds, carbohydrates, and alkaloids.
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- Asma Farjallah
- Département de Chimie, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- Département de Chimie, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- Département de Chimie, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.
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Ahmad Sobri MZ, Khoo KS, Liew CS, Lim JW, Tong WY, Zhou Y, Zango ZU, Bashir MJK, Alam MM. Abreast insights of harnessing microalgal lipids for producing biodiesel: A review of improving and advancing the technical aspects of cultivation. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 360:121138. [PMID: 38749131 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
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In the pursuit of alternatives for conventional diesel, sourced from non-renewable fossil fuel, biodiesel has gained attentions for its intrinsic benefits. However, the commercial production process for biodiesel is still not sufficiently competitive. This review analyses microalgal lipid, one of the important sources of biodiesel, and its cultivation techniques with recent developments in the technical aspects. In fact, the microalgal lipids are the third generation feedstock, used for biodiesel production after its benefits outweigh that of edible vegetable oils (first generation) and non-edible oils (second generation). The critical factors influencing microalgal growth and its lipid production and accumulation are also discussed. Following that is the internal enhancement for cellular lipid production through genetic engineering. Moreover, the microalgae cultivation data modelling was also rationalized, with a specific focus on growth kinetic models that allow for the prediction and optimization of lipid production. Finally, the machine learning and environmental impact analysis are as well presented as important aspects to consider in fulfilling the prime objective of commercial sustainability to produce microalgal biodiesel.
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- Mohamad Zulfadhli Ahmad Sobri
- HICoE-Centre for Biofuel and Biochemical Research, Institute of Sustainable Energy, Department of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Yuan Ze University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Centre for Herbal Pharmacology and Environmental Sustainability, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam, 603103, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- HICoE-Centre for Biofuel and Biochemical Research, Institute of Sustainable Energy, Department of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia
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- HICoE-Centre for Biofuel and Biochemical Research, Institute of Sustainable Energy, Department of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia; Department of Biotechnology, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India.
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- Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Institute of Medical Science Technology, A1-1, Jalan TKS 1, Taman Kajang Sentral, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- Bioenergy and Environmental Science and Technology Laboratory, College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural and Applied Science, Al-Qalam University Katsina, 2137, Katsina, Nigeria
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- School of Engineering and Technology, Tertiary Education Division, Central Queensland University, 120 Spencer St, Melbourne Vic 3000, Australia
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Applied Medical Science, King Khalid University, Abha, 61421, Saudi Arabia
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Bogstie C, Gallant M, Elphick JR, Kennedy C. The relationship between cellular protein content and selenium accumulation in freshwater microalgae. INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT 2024. [PMID: 38785266 DOI: 10.1002/ieam.4946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Variability in the bioconcentration of selenium (Se) by primary producers at the base of the food web results in uncertainty in predictions of bioaccumulation and ecological risk to higher trophic level organisms. Water chemistry, speciation of Se, and periphyton community composition have all been suggested as factors that contribute to variability in bioconcentration by primary producers; however, the role of physiological composition of periphyton species in influencing the bioconcentration of Se has not been previously evaluated. To determine if a relationship exists between algal protein content and Se accumulation, Parachlorella kessleri, Chlorella vulgaris, and Raphidocelis subcapitata were exposed to Se (as selenate) and analyzed for total protein and tissue Se content in the exponential and stationary growth phases. Protein content and Se accumulation in R. subcapitata in the stationary phase were also measured under two light intensities. No relationship between cellular protein content and Se accumulation was found for algae in the exponential phase; however, a strong relationship was found in the stationary phase among species and for R. subcapitata under differing light intensities. Absolute Se accumulations by P. kessleri, C. vulgaris, and R. subcapitata in the stationary phase were statistically different; however, the concentrations of Se in protein were similar across species. These results suggest that cellular protein content in microalgae influences Se bioconcentration and that algal protein content may improve Se bioaccumulation modeling in food webs. Integr Environ Assess Manag 2024;00:1-10. © 2024 The Authors. Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of Society of Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry (SETAC).
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- Courtney Bogstie
- Department of Biological Sciences, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
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Goswami RK, Mehariya S, Verma P. Sub-pilot scale sequential microalgal consortium-based cultivation for treatment of municipal wastewater and biomass production. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 348:123796. [PMID: 38518973 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/24/2024]
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Municipal wastewater (MWW) was treated by a sequential pilot microalgal cultivation process. The cultivation was performed inside a specifically designed low-cost photobioreactor (PBR) system. A microalgal consortium 2:1 was developed using Tetraselmis indica (TS) and Picochlorum sp. (PC) in the first stage and PC:TS (2:1) in the second stage and the nutrient removal efficiency and biomass production and biomolecules production was evaluated and also compared with monoculture in a two-stage sequential cultivation system. This study also investigated the effect of seasonal variations on microalgae growth and MWW treatment. The results showed that mixed microalgal consortium (TS:PC) had higher nutrient removal efficiency, with chemical oxygen demand (COD), total phosphate (TP), and total nitrate (TN) removal efficiencies of 78.50, 84.49, and 84.20%, respectively, and produced a biomass of 2.50 g/L with lipid content of 37.36% in the first stage of cultivation under indoor conditions. In the second stage of indoor cultivation, the PC:TS consortium demonstrated maximum COD, TP, and TN removal efficiencies of 92.49, 94.24, and 94.16%, respectively. It also produced a biomass of 2.65 g/L with a lipid content of 40.67%. Among all the seasonal variations, mass flow analysis indicated that the combination of mixed consortium-based two-stage sequential process during the winter season favored maximum nutrient removal efficiency of TN i.e. 88.54% (84.12 mg/L) and TP i.e., 90.18% (43.29 mg/L), respectively. It also enhanced total biomass production of 49.10 g in 20-L medium, which includes lipid yield ∼15.68 g compared to monoculture i.e., 82.06% (78.70 mg/L) and 82.87% (40.26 mg/L) removal of TN and TP, respectively, and produced biomass 43.60 g with 11.90 g of lipids.
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- Rahul Kumar Goswami
- Bioprocess and Bioenergy Laboratory (BPBEL), Department of Microbiology, Central University of Rajasthan, Bandarsindri, Kishangarh, Ajmer, Rajasthan, 305817, India
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- Algal Technology Program, Center for Sustainable Development, College of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University, Doha, 2713, Qatar
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- Bioprocess and Bioenergy Laboratory (BPBEL), Department of Microbiology, Central University of Rajasthan, Bandarsindri, Kishangarh, Ajmer, Rajasthan, 305817, India.
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Pereira ASADP, Silva TAD, Magalhães IB, Ferreira J, Braga MQ, Lorentz JF, Assemany PP, Couto EDAD, Calijuri ML. Biocompounds from wastewater-grown microalgae: a review of emerging cultivation and harvesting technologies. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 920:170918. [PMID: 38354809 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 02/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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Microalgae biomass has attracted attention as a feedstock to produce biofuels, biofertilizers, and pigments. However, the high production cost associated with cultivation and separation stages is a challenge for the microalgae biotechnology application on a large scale. A promising approach to overcome the technical-economic limitations of microalgae production is using wastewater as a nutrient and water source for cultivation. This strategy reduces cultivation costs and contributes to valorizing sanitation resources. Therefore, this article presents a comprehensive literature review on the status of microalgae biomass cultivation in wastewater, focusing on production strategies and the accumulation of valuable compounds such as lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, fatty acids, and pigments. This review also covers emerging techniques for harvesting microalgae biomass cultivated in wastewater, discussing the advantages and limitations of the process, as well as pointing out the main research opportunities. The novelty of the study lies in providing a detailed analysis of state-of-the-art and potential advances in the cultivation and harvesting of microalgae, with a special focus on the use of wastewater and implementing innovative strategies to enhance productivity and the accumulation of compounds. In this context, the work aims to guide future research concerning emerging technologies in the field, emphasizing the importance of innovative approaches in cultivating and harvesting microalgae for advancing knowledge and practical applications in this area.
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- Federal University of Viçosa, Department of Civil Engineering, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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- Federal University of Viçosa, Department of Civil Engineering, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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- Federal University of Viçosa, Department of Civil Engineering, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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- Federal University of Lavras, Department of Environmental Engineering, Lavras, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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- Federal University of Viçosa, Department of Civil Engineering, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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Zhang T, Zhang D, Mkandawire V, Feng A. Quantitative modelling reservoir microalgae proliferation in response to water-soluble anions and cations influx. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2024; 397:130451. [PMID: 38369079 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2024.130451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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Atmospheric precipitation deposits acid-forming substances into surface water. However, the effects of water-soluble components on microalgae proliferation are poorly understood. This study analysed the growth characteristics of three microalgae bioindicators of water quality: Scenedesmus quadricauda, Chlorella vulgaris, and Scenedesmus obliquus, adopting on-site monitoring, culture experiments simulating 96 types of water by supplementing anions and cations, and predictive modelling. The result quantified pH > 3.0 rain with dominant Ca2+, Mg2+, and K+ cations, together with anions of NO3- and SO42-. The presence of Ca2+ of up to 0.1 mM and Mg2+ concentrations (>0.5 mM) suppressed Scenedesmus quadricauda growth. Soluble ions, luminosity, and pH had significant impacts (p ≤ 0.01) on increased microalgae proliferation. A newly proposed microalgae growth model predicted a 10.7-fold increase in cell density six days post-incubation in the case of rainfall. The modelling supports algal outbreaks and delays prediction during regional water cycles.
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- Ting Zhang
- College of Civil Engineering, Liaoning Technical University, Fuxin 123000, China.
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- College of Civil Engineering, Liaoning Technical University, Fuxin 123000, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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Tong CY, Kee CY, Honda K, Derek CJC. Bio-coatings in permeated cultivation systems: Unprecedented impacts on microalgal monoculture growth and organic matter yield. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 239:117403. [PMID: 37848079 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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Bio-coating, a recent and promising approach in attached microalgal cultivation systems, has garnered attention due to its efficiency in enhancing immobilized algal growth, particularly in submerged cultivation systems. However, when the cells are cultured on thin solid microporous substrates that physically separate them from the nutrient medium, it remains unclear whether the applied bio-coatings still have a significant impact on algal growth or the subsequent rates of algal organic matter (AOM) release. Therefore, this current work investigated the role of bio-coatings on the microalgal monoculture growth of one freshwater species, Chlorella vulgaris ESP 31, and one marine species, Cylindrotheca fusiformis on a hydrophilic substrate, polyvinylidene fluoride membrane in a permeated cultivation system. Wide range of bio-coating sources were adapted, with the result demonstrating that bacteria-derived coating promoted algal growth by as high as 140% when compared with the control group for both species. Interestingly, two distinct adaptation mechanisms were observed between the species, with only C. fusiformis demonstrating a positive correlation between cell growth and AOM productivity, particularly in its extracellularly bound fractions. It is worth noting that despite this specific fraction exhibiting the lowest content among all; it displayed significant relevance in terms of AOM productivity. High extracellular protein-to-polysaccharide ratio (>5.7 fold) quantified on bacterial intracellular exudate-coated membranes indirectly revealed an underlying symbiotic microalgal-bacterial interaction. This is the first study showing how bio-coating influenced AOM yield without any physical interaction between microalgae and bacteria. It further confirms the practical benefits of bio-coating in attached cultivation systems.
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- C Y Tong
- School of Chemical Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 14300, Nibong Tebal, Penang, Malaysia; International Center for Biotechnology, Osaka University, 2-1 Yamada-oka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 14300, Nibong Tebal, Penang, Malaysia
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- International Center for Biotechnology, Osaka University, 2-1 Yamada-oka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 14300, Nibong Tebal, Penang, Malaysia.
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Satpati GG, Gupta S, Biswas RK, Choudhury AK, Kim JW, Davoodbasha M. Microalgae mediated bioremediation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons: Strategies, advancement and regulations. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 344:140337. [PMID: 37797901 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are pervasive in the atmosphere and are one of the emerging pollutants that cause harmful effects in living systems. There are some natural and anthropogenic sources that can produce PAHs in an uncontrolled way. Several health hazards associated with PAHs like abnormality in the reproductive system, endocrine system as well as immune system have been explained. The mutagenic or carcinogenic effects of hydrocarbons in living systems including algae, vertebrates and invertebrates have been discussed. For controlling PAHs, biodegradation has been suggested as an effective and eco-friendly process. Microalgae-based biosorption and biodegradation resulted in the removal of toxic contaminants. Microalgae both in unialgal form and in consortium (with bacteria or fungi) performed good results in bioaccumulation and biodegradation. In the present review, we highlighted the general information about the PAHs, conventional versus advanced technology for removal. In addition microalgae based removal and toxicity is discussed. Furthermore this work provides an idea on modern scientific applications like genetic and metabolic engineering, nanomaterials-based technologies, artificial neural network (ANN), machine learning (ML) etc. As rapid and effective methods for bioremediation of PAHs. With several pros and cons, biological treatments using microalgae are found to be better for PAH removal than any other conventional technologies.
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- Gour Gopal Satpati
- Department of Botany, Bangabasi Evening College, University of Calcutta, Kolkata- 700009, West Bengal, India.
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- University School of Environment and Management, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Dwarka, Delhi- 110078, India
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- Phycology Lab, Department of Botany, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College, Rahara, Kolkata-700118, India
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- Phycology Lab, Department of Botany, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College, Rahara, Kolkata-700118, India
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- Research Centre for Bio Material and Process Development, Incheon National Univeristy, Republic of Korea; Division of Bioengineering, Incheon National University, Incheon, 22012, Republic of Korea.
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- Research Centre for Bio Material and Process Development, Incheon National Univeristy, Republic of Korea; Centre for Surface Technology and Applications, Korea Aerospace University, Goyang, 10540, Republic of Korea; School of Life Sciences, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, 600048, India.
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Halder N, Goyal D, Aneja RK. Bioprospecting Microalgae from Sewage Water: Assessment of Biochemicals for Biomass Utilization. Mol Biotechnol 2023:10.1007/s12033-023-00969-8. [PMID: 38010551 DOI: 10.1007/s12033-023-00969-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Microalgal species from sewage treatment plant were identified by 18S rRNA sequencing and were explored for total lipids, carbohydrate, and protein contents, to serve as a potential candidate for biorefinery. Seven unicellular microalgae were identified as Chlorella sorokiniana, Dictyosphaerium sp., Graesiella emersonii belonging to Chlorellaceae and Scenedesmus sp., Desmodesmus sp., Tetranephris brasiliensis, and Coelastrella sp. belonging to Scenedesmaceae family. Biochemical assessment of all isolates revealed total lipid content from 17.49 ± 1.41 to 47.35 ± 0.61% w/w, total carbohydrate content from 12.82 ± 0.19 to 64.29 ± 0.63% w/w, and total protein content from 8.55 ± 0.19 to 16.65 ± 0.20% w/w. FAME analysis of extracted lipid was found to be rich in Hexadecane (C16:0), Tetradecane (C17:0), Octadecane (C18:0), Eicosane (C20:0), Tetracosane (C24:0), Pentacosane (C25:0) fatty acids, the presence of which makes excellent candidate for biodiesel. Being rich in lipid, microalgae Chlorella sorokiniana, Coelastrella sp., and Scenedesmus sp. have high potential for biofuels. Due to the presence of high protein content, Scenedesmus sp. and Chlorella sorokiniana can serve as food or feed supplement, whereas the high carbohydrate content of Dictyosphaerium sp., Coelastrella sp., and Scenedesmus sp. makes them an ideal candidate for fermentative production of alcohol and organic acids. Chlorella sp. and Scenedesmus sp., being dominant microalgae across all seasons, demonstrate remarkable resilience for their cultivation in sewage water and utilization of biomass in biorefineries.
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- Nirmalya Halder
- Department of Biotechnology, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Bhadson Road, Patiala, Punjab, 147004, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Bhadson Road, Patiala, Punjab, 147004, India.
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- Abca BioSolutions Pvt. Ltd., 136 Market Ave, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 3N2, Canada
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Wang Y, Yang S, Liu J, Wang J, Xiao M, Liang Q, Ren X, Wang Y, Mou H, Sun H. Realization process of microalgal biorefinery: The optional approach toward carbon net-zero emission. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 901:165546. [PMID: 37454852 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.165546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Increasing carbon dioxide (CO2) emission has already become a dire threat to the human race and Earth's ecology. Microalgae are recommended to be engineered as CO2 fixers in biorefinery, which play crucial roles in responding climate change and accelerating the transition to a sustainable future. This review sorted through each segment of microalgal biorefinery to explore the potential for its practical implementation and commercialization, offering valuable insights into research trends and identifies challenges that needed to be addressed in the development process. Firstly, the known mechanisms of microalgal photosynthetic CO2 fixation and the approaches for strain improvement were summarized. The significance of process regulation for strengthening fixation efficiency and augmenting competitiveness was emphasized, with a specific focus on CO2 and light optimization strategies. Thereafter, the massive potential of microalgal refineries for various bioresource production was discussed in detail, and the integration with contaminant reclamation was mentioned for economic and ecological benefits. Subsequently, economic and environmental impacts of microalgal biorefinery were evaluated via life cycle assessment (LCA) and techno-economic analysis (TEA) to lit up commercial feasibility. Finally, the current obstacles and future perspectives were discussed objectively to offer an impartial reference for future researchers and investors.
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- Yuxin Wang
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Laboratory for Algae Biotechnology and Innovation, College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China
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- Marine Science research Institute of Shandong Province, Qingdao 266003, China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China.
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China.
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Chunzhuk EA, Grigorenko AV, Kiseleva SV, Chernova NI, Vlaskin MS, Ryndin KG, Butyrin AV, Ambaryan GN, Dudoladov AO. Effects of Light Intensity on the Growth and Biochemical Composition in Various Microalgae Grown at High CO 2 Concentrations. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:3876. [PMID: 38005773 PMCID: PMC10674991 DOI: 10.3390/plants12223876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 11/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
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In modern energy, various technologies for absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere are being considered, including photosynthetic microalgae. An important task is to obtain maximum productivity at high concentrations of CO2 in gas-air mixtures. In this regard, the aim of the investigation is to study the effect of light intensity on the biomass growth and biochemical composition of five different microalgae strains: Arthrospira platensis, Chlorella ellipsoidea, Chlorella vulgaris, Gloeotila pulchra, and Elliptochloris subsphaerica. To assess the viability of microalgae cells, the method of cytochemical staining with methylene blue, which enables identifying dead cells during microscopy, was used. The microalgae were cultivated at 6% CO2 and five different intensities: 80, 120, 160, 200, and 245 μmol quanta·m-2·s-1. The maximum growth rate among all strains was obtained for C. vulgaris (0.78 g·L-1·d-1) at an illumination intensity of 245 µmol quanta·m-2·s-1. For E. subsphaerica and A. platensis, similar results (approximately 0.59 and 0.25 g·L-1·d-1 for each strain) were obtained at an illumination intensity of 160 and 245 µmol quanta·m-2·s-1. A decrease in protein content with an increase in illumination was noted for C. vulgaris (from 61.0 to 46.6%) and A. platensis (from 43.8 to 33.6%), and a slight increase in lipid content was shown by A. platensis (from 17.8 to 21.4%). The possibility of increasing microalgae biomass productivity by increasing illumination has been demonstrated. This result can also be considered as showing potential for enhanced lipid microalgae production for biodiesel applications.
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- Elizaveta A. Chunzhuk
- Joint Institute for High Temperatures of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 125412 Moscow, Russia; (A.V.G.); (S.V.K.); (N.I.C.); (K.G.R.); (A.V.B.); (G.N.A.); (A.O.D.)
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- Joint Institute for High Temperatures of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 125412 Moscow, Russia; (A.V.G.); (S.V.K.); (N.I.C.); (K.G.R.); (A.V.B.); (G.N.A.); (A.O.D.)
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- Joint Institute for High Temperatures of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 125412 Moscow, Russia; (A.V.G.); (S.V.K.); (N.I.C.); (K.G.R.); (A.V.B.); (G.N.A.); (A.O.D.)
- Faculty of Geography, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Joint Institute for High Temperatures of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 125412 Moscow, Russia; (A.V.G.); (S.V.K.); (N.I.C.); (K.G.R.); (A.V.B.); (G.N.A.); (A.O.D.)
- Faculty of Geography, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Joint Institute for High Temperatures of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 125412 Moscow, Russia; (A.V.G.); (S.V.K.); (N.I.C.); (K.G.R.); (A.V.B.); (G.N.A.); (A.O.D.)
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- Joint Institute for High Temperatures of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 125412 Moscow, Russia; (A.V.G.); (S.V.K.); (N.I.C.); (K.G.R.); (A.V.B.); (G.N.A.); (A.O.D.)
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- Joint Institute for High Temperatures of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 125412 Moscow, Russia; (A.V.G.); (S.V.K.); (N.I.C.); (K.G.R.); (A.V.B.); (G.N.A.); (A.O.D.)
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- Joint Institute for High Temperatures of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 125412 Moscow, Russia; (A.V.G.); (S.V.K.); (N.I.C.); (K.G.R.); (A.V.B.); (G.N.A.); (A.O.D.)
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- Joint Institute for High Temperatures of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 125412 Moscow, Russia; (A.V.G.); (S.V.K.); (N.I.C.); (K.G.R.); (A.V.B.); (G.N.A.); (A.O.D.)
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Bedane DT, Asfaw SL. Microalgae and co-culture for polishing pollutants of anaerobically treated agro-processing industry wastewater: the case of slaughterhouse. BIORESOUR BIOPROCESS 2023; 10:81. [PMID: 38647578 PMCID: PMC10992203 DOI: 10.1186/s40643-023-00699-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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Anaerobically treated slaughterhouse effluent is rich in nutrients, organic matter, and cause eutrophication if discharged to the environment without proper further treatment. Moreover, phosphorus and nitrogen in agro-processing industry wastewaters are mainly removed in the tertiary treatment phase. The objective of this study is to evaluate the pollutant removal efficiency of Chlorella and Scenedesmus species as well as their co-culture treating two-phase anaerobic digester effluent through microalgae biomass production. The dimensions of the rectangular photobioreactor used to conduct the experiment are 15 cm in height, 20 cm in width, and 30 cm in length. Removal efficiencies between 86.74-93.11%, 96.74-97.47%, 91.49-92.91%, 97.94-99.46%, 89.22-94.28%, and 91.08-95.31% were attained for chemical oxygen demand, total nitrogen, nitrate, ammonium, total phosphorous, and orthophosphate by Chlorella species, Scenedesmus species, and their co-culture, respectively. The average biomass productivity and biomass yield of Chlorella species, Scenedesmus species, and their co-culture were 1.4 ± 0.1, 1.17 ± 0.12, 1.5 ± 0.13 g/L, and 0.18, 0.21, and 0.23 g/L*day, respectively. The final effluent quality in terms of chemical oxygen demand, total nitrogen, and total phosphorous attained by Chlorella species and the co-culture were below the permissible discharge limit for slaughterhouse effluent standards in the country (Ethiopia). The results of the study showed that the use of microalgae as well as their co-culture for polishing the nutrients and residual organic matter in the anaerobically treated agro-processing industry effluent offers a promising result for wastewater remediation and biomass production. In general, Chlorella and Scenedesmus species microalgae and their co-culture can be applied as an alternative for nutrient removal from anaerobically treated slaughterhouse wastewater as well as biomass production that can be used for bioenergy.
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- Dejene Tsegaye Bedane
- Center for Environmental Science, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Addis Ababa University, P.O. Box 1176, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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- Center for Environmental Science, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Addis Ababa University, P.O. Box 1176, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Luo Y, Ding Y, Jiang X, Zeng G, Peng R, Han Q, Jiang M. Effects of low temperature and highlight stress on lipid accumulation and cell structure of Tropidoneis maxima. J Basic Microbiol 2023; 63:1139-1152. [PMID: 37339809 DOI: 10.1002/jobm.202300092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/22/2023]
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Tropidoneis maxima is a marine diatom with a rapid growth rate that produces high levels of lipids. To explore whether the lipid content could be further enhanced, cultures were first incubated under optimal conditions and then stressed under low temperature (10°C), a high light intensity level (80 μmol/m2 ·s), and the two factors together (interaction treatment). The results indicated that high light intensity and the temperature-light interaction exhibited greater impacts on lipid synthesis of T. maxima than low temperature. The two stress treatments increased lipid content by 17.16% and 16.6% compared to the control. In particular, higher biomass concentration was obtained with high light intensity (1.082 g L-1 ) and low temperature (1.026 g L-1 ). Moreover, high light intensity (9.06%) and interaction (10.3%) treatments yielded lower starch content compared to low temperature (14.27%) at the end of the stress culture. After 3 days of stress culture, the high light intensity treatment resulted in a 97.01% increase in cell wall thickness and an 18.46% decrease in cell diameter. The results suggest that high light intensity stress on T. maxima would open a new approach to cost-effective biolipid production.
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- Yuanyuan Luo
- Key Laboratory of Applied Marine Biotechnology, School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Marine Biotechnology, School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Marine Biotechnology, School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Zhejiang Mariculture Research Institute, Wenzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Marine Biotechnology, School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Marine Biotechnology, School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Marine Biotechnology, School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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Senousy HH, El-Sheekh MM, Khairy HM, El-Sayed HS, Mahmoud GAE, Hamed AA. Biodiesel Production from the Marine Alga Nannochloropsis oceanica Grown on Yeast Wastewater and the Effect on Its Biochemical Composition and Gene Expression. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:2898. [PMID: 37631110 PMCID: PMC10459201 DOI: 10.3390/plants12162898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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Microalgae-based biodiesel synthesis is currently not commercially viable due to the high costs of culture realizations and low lipid yields. The main objective of the current study was to determine the possibility of growing Nannochloropsis oceanica on Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast wastewater for biodiesel generation at an economical rate. N. oceanica was grown in Guillard F/2 synthetic medium and three dilutions of yeast wastewater (1, 1.25, and 1.5%). Biodiesel properties, in addition to carbohydrate, protein, lipid, dry weight, biomass, lipid productivity, amino acids, and fatty acid methyl ester (FAMEs) content, were analyzed and the quality of the produced biodiesel is assessed. The data revealed the response of N. oceanica to nitrogen-deficiency in the three dilutions of yeast wastewater. N. oceanica in Y2 (1.25%) yeast wastewater dilution exhibited the highest total carbohydrate and lipid percentages (21.19% and 41.97%, respectively), and the highest lipid productivity (52.46 mg L-1 day -1) under nitrogen deficiency in yeast wastewater. The fatty acids profile shows that N. oceanica cultivated in Y2 (1.25%) wastewater dilution provides a significant level of TSFA (47.42%) and can be used as a feedstock for biodiesel synthesis. In addition, N. oceanica responded to nitrogen shortage in wastewater dilutions by upregulating the gene encoding delta-9 fatty acid desaturase (Δ9FAD). As a result, the oleic and palmitoleic acid levels increased in the fatty acid profile of Y2 yeast wastewater dilution, highlighting the increased activity of Δ9FAD enzyme in transforming stearic acid and palmitic acid into oleic acid and palmitoleic acid. This study proved that the Y2 (1.25%) yeast wastewater dilution can be utilized as a growth medium for improving the quantity of specific fatty acids and lipid productivity in N. oceanica that affect biodiesel quality to satisfy global biodiesel requirements.
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- Hoda H. Senousy
- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt;
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- National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF), Cairo 11516, Egypt; (H.M.K.); (H.S.E.-S.)
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- National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF), Cairo 11516, Egypt; (H.M.K.); (H.S.E.-S.)
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt;
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Oliva G, Pahunang RR, Vigliotta G, Zarra T, Ballesteros FC, Mariniello A, Buonerba A, Belgiorno V, Naddeo V. Advanced treatment of toluene emissions with a cutting-edge algal bacterial photo-bioreactor: Performance assessment in a circular economy perspective. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 878:163005. [PMID: 36965731 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.163005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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A novel approach for the treatment of VOCs (by using toluene used as a model compound) and the simultaneous conversion of carbon dioxide into valuable biomass has been investigated by using a combination of an activated sludge moving bed bioreactor (MBBR) and an algal photo-bioreactor (PBR). The first unit (MBBR, R1) promoted toluene removal up to 99.9 % for inlet load (IL) of 119.91 g m-3 d-1. The CO2 resulting from the degradation of toluene was then fixed in PBR (R2), with a fixation rate up to 95.8 %. The CO2 uptake was promoted by algae, with average production of algal biomass in Stage VI of 1.3 g L-1 d-1. In the contest of the circular economy, alternative sources of nutrients have been assessed, using synthetic urban wastewater (UWW) and dairy wastewater (DWW) for liquid renewal. The produced biomass with DWW showed a high lipid content, with a maximum productivity of 450.25 mg of lipids L-1 d-1. The solution proposed may be thus regarded as a sustainable and profitable strategy for VOCs treatment in a circular economy perspective.
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- Giuseppina Oliva
- Sanitary Environmental Engineering Division (SEED), Department of Civil Engineering, University of Salerno, via Giovanni Paolo II 132, 84084 Fisciano, SA, Italy
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- Environmental Engineering Program, National Graduate School of Engineering, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines; Department of Environmental Engineering, Western Mindanao State University, Normal Rd., Zamboanga, 7000, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines
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- Department of Chemistry and Biology "Adolfo Zambelli", University of Salerno, via Giovanni Paolo II 132, 84084 Fisciano, SA, Italy
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- Sanitary Environmental Engineering Division (SEED), Department of Civil Engineering, University of Salerno, via Giovanni Paolo II 132, 84084 Fisciano, SA, Italy.
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- Environmental Engineering Program, National Graduate School of Engineering, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines
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- Sanitary Environmental Engineering Division (SEED), Department of Civil Engineering, University of Salerno, via Giovanni Paolo II 132, 84084 Fisciano, SA, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Biology "Adolfo Zambelli", University of Salerno, via Giovanni Paolo II 132, 84084 Fisciano, SA, Italy
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- Sanitary Environmental Engineering Division (SEED), Department of Civil Engineering, University of Salerno, via Giovanni Paolo II 132, 84084 Fisciano, SA, Italy
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- Sanitary Environmental Engineering Division (SEED), Department of Civil Engineering, University of Salerno, via Giovanni Paolo II 132, 84084 Fisciano, SA, Italy
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Sharma S, Show PL, Aminabhavi TM, Sevda S, Garlapati VK. Valorization of environmental-burden waste towards microalgal metabolites production. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 227:115320. [PMID: 36706904 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.115320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 12/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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The present study develops a novel concept of using waste media as an algal nutrient resource compared to the usual growth media with the aid of growth kinetics study and metabolite production abilities. Food- and agri-compost wastes are compact structures with elemental compounds for microbial media. As a part of the study, environ-burden wastes (3:1) as a food source for photosynthetic algae as a substitute for the costly nutrient media were proposed. The environment-burden waste was also envisaged for macromolecule production, i.e., 99200 μg/ml lipid, 112.5 μg/ml protein, and 8.75 μg/ml carbohydrate with different dilutions of agri-waste, bold basal media (BBM), and Food waste, respectively. The fabricated growth kinetics and dynamics showcased the unstructured models of different photosynthetic algal growth phases and the depiction of productivity and kinetic parameters. The theoretical maximum biomass concentration (Xp) was found to be more (0.871) with diluted agricompost media than the usual BBM (0.697). The XLim values were found to be 0.362, 0.323 and 0.209 for BBM, diluted agri-compost media and diluted food waste media, respectively. Overall, the study proposes a cleaner approach of utilizing the wastes as growth media through a circular economy approach which eventually reduces the growth media cost with integrated macromolecule production capabilities.
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- Swati Sharma
- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Jaypee University of Information and Technology, Waknaghat, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 173234, India; Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Jalan Broga, 43500, Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Jalan Broga, 43500, Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- Center for Energy and Environment, School of Advanced Sciences, KLE Technological University, Hubballi, Karnataka, 580 031, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, National Institute of Technology Warangal, Warangal, Telangana, 506004, India
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- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Jaypee University of Information and Technology, Waknaghat, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 173234, India.
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Mastropetros SG, Tsigkou K, Cladas Y, Priya AK, Kornaros M. Effect of Nitrogen, Salinity, and Light Intensity on the Biomass Composition of Nephroselmis sp.: Optimization of Lipids Accumulation (Including EPA). Mar Drugs 2023; 21:331. [PMID: 37367656 DOI: 10.3390/md21060331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Microalgal biomass is characterized by high protein, carbohydrates, and lipids concentrations. However, their qualitative and quantitative compositions depend not only on the cultivated species but also on the cultivation conditions. Focusing on the microalgae's ability to accumulate significant fatty acids (FAs) amounts, they can be valorized either as dietary supplements or for biofuel production, depending on the accumulated biomolecules. In this study, a local isolate (Nephroselmis sp.) was precultured under autotrophic conditions, while the Box-Behnken experimental design followed using the parameters of nitrogen (0-250 mg/L), salinity (30-70 ppt) and illuminance (40-260 μmol m-2 s-1) to evaluate the accumulated biomolecules, with an emphasis on the amount of FAs and its profile. Regardless of the cultivation conditions, the FAs of C14:0, C16:0, and C18:0 were found in all samples (up to 8% w/w in total), while the unsaturated C16:1 and C18:1 were also characterized by their high accumulations. Additionally, the polyunsaturated FAs, including the valuable C20:5n3 (EPA), had accumulated when the nitrogen concentration was sufficient, and the salinity levels remained low (30 ppt). Specifically, EPA approached 30% of the total FAs. Therefore, Nephroselmis sp. could be considered as an alternative EPA source compared to the already-known species used in food supplementation.
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- Savvas Giannis Mastropetros
- Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering & Environmental Technology (LBEET), Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece
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- Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering & Environmental Technology (LBEET), Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece
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- Department of Animal Production, Fisheries & Aquaculture, University of Patras, Mesolonghi, 30200 Nea Ktiria, Greece
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore 641407, India
- Project Prioritization, Monitoring & Evaluation and Knowledge Management Unit, ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil & Water Conservation (ICAR-IISWC), Dehradun 248195, India
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- Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering & Environmental Technology (LBEET), Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece
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Mehariya S, Plöhn M, Jablonski P, Stagge S, Jönsson LJ, Funk C. Biopolymer production from biomass produced by Nordic microalgae grown in wastewater. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 376:128901. [PMID: 36931449 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.128901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Biomass from four different Nordic microalgal species, grown in BG-11 medium or synthetic wastewater (SWW), was explored as inexpensive carbohydrate-rich feedstock for polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) production via microbial fermentation. Thermochemical pre-treatment (acid treatment followed by autoclavation) with 2% hydrochloric acid or 1% sulphuric acid (v/v) was used to maximize sugar yield prior to fermentation. Pre-treatment resulted in ∼5-fold higher sugar yield compared to the control. The sugar-rich hydrolysate was used as carbon source for the PHB-producing extremophilic bacterium Halomonas halophila. Maximal PHB production was achieved with hydrolysate of Chlorococcum sp. (MC-1) grown on BG-11 medium (0.27 ± 0.05 g PHB/ g DW), followed by hydrolysate derived from Desmodesmus sp. (RUC-2) grown on SWW (0.24 ± 0.05 g PHB/ g DW). Nordic microalgal biomass grown on wastewater therefore can be used as cheap feedstock for sustainable bioplastic production. This research highlights the potential of Nordic microalgae to develop a biobased economy.
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- Department of Chemistry, Umeå University, 90187 Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Chemistry, Umeå University, 90187 Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Chemistry, Umeå University, 90187 Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Chemistry, Umeå University, 90187 Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Chemistry, Umeå University, 90187 Umeå, Sweden.
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Panbehkar Bisheh M, Amini Rad H. Optimization of the culture of Chlorella sorokiniana PA.91 by RSM: effect of temperature, light intensity, and MgAC-NPs. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:50896-50919. [PMID: 36807861 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-25779-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/16/2023]
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The unique physicochemical properties of magnesium amino clay nanoparticles (MgAC-NPs) tends to be beneficial in the application as a co-additive in treating microalgae. Also, MgAC-NPs can create oxidative stress in the environment, concurrently elective control bacteria in mixotrophic culture, and stimulate CO2 biofixation. The condition of the cultivation of newly isolated strains, Chlorella sorokiniana PA.91, was optimized for the first time for MgAC-NPs at various temperatures and light intensities in the culture medium of municipal wastewater (MWW) by central composite design in the response surface methodology (RSM-CCD). This study examined synthesized MgAC-NP with their FE-SEM, EDX, XRD, and FT-IR characteristics. The synthesized MgAC-NPs were naturally stable, cubic shaped, and within the size range of 30-60 nm. The optimization results show that at culture conditions of 20 °C, 37 μmol m-2 s-1, and 0.05 g L-1, microalga MgAC-NPs have the best growth productivity and biomass performance. Maximum dry biomass weight (55.41%), specific growth rate (30.26%), chlorophyll (81.26%), and carotenoids (35.71%) were achieved under the optimized condition. Experimental results displayed that C.S. PA.91 has a high capacity for lipid extraction (1.36 g L-1) and significant lipid efficiency (45.1%). Also, in 0.2 and 0.05 g L-1 of the MgAC-NPs, COD removal efficiency 91.1% and 81.34% from C.S. PA.91 showed, respectively. These results showed the potential of C.S. PA.91-MgAC-NPs for nutrient removal in wastewater treatment plants and their quality as sources of biodiesel.
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- Masoumeh Panbehkar Bisheh
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Babol Noshirvani University of Technology, Babol, 47148-7313, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Babol Noshirvani University of Technology, Babol, 47148-7313, Iran.
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Xu P, Li J, Qian J, Wang B, Liu J, Xu R, Chen P, Zhou W. Recent advances in CO 2 fixation by microalgae and its potential contribution to carbon neutrality. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 319:137987. [PMID: 36720412 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.137987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Many countries and regions have set their schedules to achieve the carbon neutrality between 2030 and 2070. Microalgae are capable of efficiently fixing CO2 and simultaneously producing biomass for multiple applications, which is considered one of the most promising pathways for carbon capture and utilization. This work reviews the current research on microalgae CO2 fixation technologies and the challenges faced by the related industries and government agencies. The technoeconomic analysis indicates that cultivation is the major cost factor. Use of waste resources such as wastewater and flue gas can significantly reduce the costs and carbon footprints. The life cycle assessment has identified fossil-based electricity use as the major contributor to the global warming potential of microalgae-based CO2 fixation approach. Substantial efforts and investments are needed to identify and bridge the gaps among the microalgae strain development, cultivation conditions and systems, and use of renewable resources and energy.
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- Peilun Xu
- School of Resources and Environment, And Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- School of Resources and Environment, And Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- School of Resources and Environment, And Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- School of Resources and Environment, And Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- Laboratory for Algae Biotechnology and Innovation, College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Jiangxi Ganneng Co., Ltd., Nanchang, 330096, China
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- Center for Biorefining and Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering, University of Minnesota, 1390 Eckles Avenue, St. Paul, MN, 55108, USA.
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- School of Resources and Environment, And Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China.
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Ai P, Xue J, Zhu Y, Tan W, Wu Y, Wang Y, Li Z, Shi Z, Kang D, Zhang H, Jiang L, Wang Z. Comparative analysis of two kinds of garlic seedings: qualities and transcriptional landscape. BMC Genomics 2023; 24:87. [PMID: 36829121 PMCID: PMC9951544 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-023-09183-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Facility cultivation is widely applied to meet the increasing demand for high yield and quality, with light intensity and light quality being major limiting factors. However, how changes in the light environment affect development and quality are unclear in garlic. When garlic seedlings are grown, they can also be exposed to blanching culture conditions of darkness or low-light intensity to ameliorate their appearance and modify their bioactive compounds and flavor. RESULTS In this study, we determined the quality and transcriptomes of 14-day-old garlic and blanched garlic seedlings (green seedlings and blanched seedlings) to explore the mechanisms by which seedlings integrate light signals. The findings revealed that blanched garlic seedlings were taller and heavier in fresh weight compared to green garlic seedlings. In addition, the contents of allicin, cellulose, and soluble sugars were higher in the green seedlings. We also identified 3,872 differentially expressed genes between green and blanched garlic seedlings. The Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes analysis suggested enrichment for plant-pathogen interactions, phytohormone signaling, mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling, and other metabolic processes. In functional annotations, pathways related to the growth and formation of the main compounds included phytohormone signaling, cell wall metabolism, allicin biosynthesis, secondary metabolism and MAPK signaling. Accordingly, we identified multiple types of transcription factor genes involved in plant-pathogen interactions, plant phytohormone signaling, and biosynthesis of secondary metabolites among the differentially expressed genes between green and blanched garlic seedlings. CONCLUSIONS Blanching culture is one facility cultivation mode that promotes chlorophyll degradation, thus changing the outward appearance of crops, and improves their flavor. The large number of DEGs identified confirmed the difference of the regulatory machinery under two culture system. This study increases our understanding of the regulatory network integrating light and darkness signals in garlic seedlings and provides a useful resource for the genetic manipulation and cultivation of blanched garlic seedlings.
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- Penghui Ai
- grid.256922.80000 0000 9139 560XState Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Adaptation and Improvement, Plant Germplasm Resources and Genetic Laboratory, Kaifeng Key Laboratory of Chrysanthemum Biology, School of Life Sciences, Henan University, Jinming Road, Kaifeng, 475004 Henan China
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- grid.256922.80000 0000 9139 560XState Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Adaptation and Improvement, Plant Germplasm Resources and Genetic Laboratory, Kaifeng Key Laboratory of Chrysanthemum Biology, School of Life Sciences, Henan University, Jinming Road, Kaifeng, 475004 Henan China
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- grid.256922.80000 0000 9139 560XState Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Adaptation and Improvement, Plant Germplasm Resources and Genetic Laboratory, Kaifeng Key Laboratory of Chrysanthemum Biology, School of Life Sciences, Henan University, Jinming Road, Kaifeng, 475004 Henan China
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- grid.256922.80000 0000 9139 560XState Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Adaptation and Improvement, Plant Germplasm Resources and Genetic Laboratory, Kaifeng Key Laboratory of Chrysanthemum Biology, School of Life Sciences, Henan University, Jinming Road, Kaifeng, 475004 Henan China
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- grid.256922.80000 0000 9139 560XState Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Adaptation and Improvement, Plant Germplasm Resources and Genetic Laboratory, Kaifeng Key Laboratory of Chrysanthemum Biology, School of Life Sciences, Henan University, Jinming Road, Kaifeng, 475004 Henan China
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- grid.256922.80000 0000 9139 560XState Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Adaptation and Improvement, Plant Germplasm Resources and Genetic Laboratory, Kaifeng Key Laboratory of Chrysanthemum Biology, School of Life Sciences, Henan University, Jinming Road, Kaifeng, 475004 Henan China
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- grid.256922.80000 0000 9139 560XState Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Adaptation and Improvement, Plant Germplasm Resources and Genetic Laboratory, Kaifeng Key Laboratory of Chrysanthemum Biology, School of Life Sciences, Henan University, Jinming Road, Kaifeng, 475004 Henan China
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- grid.256922.80000 0000 9139 560XState Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Adaptation and Improvement, Plant Germplasm Resources and Genetic Laboratory, Kaifeng Key Laboratory of Chrysanthemum Biology, School of Life Sciences, Henan University, Jinming Road, Kaifeng, 475004 Henan China
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- grid.256922.80000 0000 9139 560XState Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Adaptation and Improvement, Plant Germplasm Resources and Genetic Laboratory, Kaifeng Key Laboratory of Chrysanthemum Biology, School of Life Sciences, Henan University, Jinming Road, Kaifeng, 475004 Henan China
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- grid.256922.80000 0000 9139 560XState Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Adaptation and Improvement, Plant Germplasm Resources and Genetic Laboratory, Kaifeng Key Laboratory of Chrysanthemum Biology, School of Life Sciences, Henan University, Jinming Road, Kaifeng, 475004 Henan China
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- grid.256922.80000 0000 9139 560XState Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Adaptation and Improvement, Plant Germplasm Resources and Genetic Laboratory, Kaifeng Key Laboratory of Chrysanthemum Biology, School of Life Sciences, Henan University, Jinming Road, Kaifeng, 475004 Henan China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Adaptation and Improvement, Plant Germplasm Resources and Genetic Laboratory, Kaifeng Key Laboratory of Chrysanthemum Biology, School of Life Sciences, Henan University, Jinming Road, Kaifeng, 475004, Henan, China.
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Yang Y, Ge S, Pan Y, Qian W, Wang S, Zhang J, Zhuang LL. Screening of microalgae species and evaluation of algal-lipid stimulation strategies for biodiesel production. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 857:159281. [PMID: 36216060 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.159281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Revised: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Microalgae is considered an alternative source for biodiesel production producing renewable, sustainable and carbon-neutral energy. Microalgae property changes among species, which determines the efficiency of biodiesel production. Besides the lipid content evaluation, multi-principles (including high lipid productivity, high biomass yield, pollution resistance and desired fatty acid, etc.) for superior oil-producing species screening was proposed in this review and three microalgae species (Chlorella vulgaris, Scenedesmus obliquus and Mychonastes afer) with high bio-lipid producing prospect were screened out based on big data digging and analysis. The multilateral strategies for algal-lipid stimulating were also compared, among which, nutrient restriction, temperature control, heterotrophy and chemicals addition showed high potential in enhancing lipid accumulation; while electromagnetic field showed little effect. Interestingly, it was found that the lipid accumulation was more sensitive to nitrogen (N)-limitation other than phosphorus (P). Nutrient restriction, salinity stress etc. enhanced lipid accumulation by creating a stressed environment. Hence, optimum conditions (e.g. N:15-35 mg/L and P:4-16 mg/L) should be set to balance the lipid accumulation and biomass growth, and further guarantee the algal-lipid productivity. Otherwise, two-step cultivation could be applied during all the stressed stimulation. Different from lab study, effectiveness, operability and economy should be all considered for stimulation strategy selection. Nutrient restriction, temperature control and heterotrophy were highly feasible after the multidimensional evaluation.
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- Yanan Yang
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse and Shandong Key Laboratory of Environmental Processes and Health, School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse and Shandong Key Laboratory of Environmental Processes and Health, School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse and Shandong Key Laboratory of Environmental Processes and Health, School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse and Shandong Key Laboratory of Environmental Processes and Health, School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse and Shandong Key Laboratory of Environmental Processes and Health, School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China
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- College of Safety and Environmental Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, China; Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse and Shandong Key Laboratory of Environmental Processes and Health, School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse and Shandong Key Laboratory of Environmental Processes and Health, School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China.
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Ma S, Huang Y, Zhang B, Zhu X, Xia A, Zhu X, Liao Q. Comprehensive modeling and predicting light transmission in microalgal biofilm. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 326:116757. [PMID: 36395642 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.116757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Biofilm-based microalgae culture combined with wastewater treatment is a promising biotechnology for environmental management. Light availability influences the accumulation of microalgal biomass and nutrient removal. A light attenuation model which comprehensively considered microalgal biofilm structure (density and biofilm thickness), pigments content, and extracellular polymeric substances content was developed to predict the light attenuation in biofilm according to the simplification of the radiative transfer equation. The predicted results were in good overall agreement with the experiment, with an average error of less than 9.02%. These factors (biofilm density, thickness, pigments content, and extracellular polymeric substances content) all contributed to the light intensity attenuation, but biofilm thickness caused the most dramatic attenuation under the same increment of relative change in actual culture. The scattering coefficient of the biofilm (0.433 m2/g) was less than that of the suspension (1.489 m2/g) under white incident light. It suggests that the dense structure of cells allows much light to be concentrated in the forward direction when transmitting. This model could be adopted to predict the light distribution in microalgal biofilm for the further design of efficient photobioreactors and the development of light optimization strategies.
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- Shiyan Ma
- Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, Chongqing University, Ministry of Education, Chongqing, 400044, China; Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, Chongqing University, Ministry of Education, Chongqing, 400044, China; Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, Chongqing University, Ministry of Education, Chongqing, 400044, China; Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, Chongqing University, Ministry of Education, Chongqing, 400044, China; Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, Chongqing University, Ministry of Education, Chongqing, 400044, China; Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, Chongqing University, Ministry of Education, Chongqing, 400044, China; Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, Chongqing University, Ministry of Education, Chongqing, 400044, China; Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China.
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Minhas AK, Gaur S, Adholeya A. Influence of light intensity and photoperiod on the pigment and, lipid production of Dunaliella tertiolecta and Nannochloropsis oculata under three different culture medium. Heliyon 2023; 9:e12801. [PMID: 36816239 PMCID: PMC9929195 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e12801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Revised: 12/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Microalgal biomass has the ability to store huge amount of triacylglycerides as fatty ester methyl esters (FAME) and carotenoids which has made algae as potential candidate for biorefinery approach. Essential fatty acid such as palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidonic acid and eicospentanoic acid have been produced which are known for their various applications. The present study was aimed to evaluate the influence of different light intensities (120 and 250 μE/m2/s) and photoperiod (16:8h and 13:11h light/dark cycle) on the production of lipid, biomass and lutein. Dunaliella tertiolecta and Nannochloropsis oculata was grown for 23 days in F/2, sea salt media (SSM, Distilled water (DW) and SSM (natural seawater media,NSW) under two different light intensities and photoperiod regimes at 25 ᵒC. SSM (NSW) showed maximum accumulation of lipid in D.tertiolecta (34.56 mg/L/d). SSM (DW)- biomass showed 1.5 times higher lutein productivity of 0.253 mg/L/d under 13:11h light/dark cycle at 250 μE/m2/s compared to same medium under 16:8h light/dark cycles at 120 μE/m2/s. Where as in N.oculata, F/2 biomass showed higher lipid and lutein productivity of 15.69 and 0.279 mg/L/d, respectively The laboratory scale cultivation parameters and related media cost showed the suitability of different culture media adaptation to large scale production.
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Exploring the Physiological Multiplicity of Native Microalgae from the Ecuadorian Highland, Italian Lowland and Indoor Locations in Response to UV-B. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24021346. [PMID: 36674853 PMCID: PMC9867290 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24021346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Revised: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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The differential effects of UV-B on the inhibition or activation of protective mechanisms to maintain cells photosynthetically active were investigated in native microalgae. Four strains were used, including two Chlorella sorokiniana strains, F4 and LG1, isolated from a Mediterranean inland swamp and a recycled cigarette butt's substrate, respectively, and two isolates from an Ecuadorian highland lake related to Pectinodesmus pectinatus (PEC) and Ettlia pseudoalveolaris (ETI). Monocultures were exposed to acute UV-B (1.7 W m-2) over 18 h under controlled conditions. UV-B-untreated microalgae were used as the control. Comparative physiological responses, including photosynthetic pigments, non-enzymatic antioxidants, and chlorophyll a fluorescence, were evaluated at specific time points. Results showed that UV-B significantly compromised all the physiological parameters in F4, thereby resulting in the most UV-B-sensitive strain. Contrarily, UV-B exposure did not lead to changes in the PEC physiological traits, resulting in the best UV-B-resistant strain. This could be attributed to the acclimation to high light habitat, where maintaining a constitutive phenotype (at the photosynthetic level) is strategically advantageous. Differently, LG1 and ETI at 12 h of UV-B exposure showed different UV-B responses, which is probably related to acclimation, where in LG1, the pigments were recovered, and the antioxidants were still functioning, while in ETI, the accumulation of pigments and antioxidants was increased to avoid further photodamage. Consequently, the prolonged exposure in LG1 and ETI resulted in species-specific metabolic regulation (e.g., non-enzymatic antioxidants) in order to constrain full photoinhibition under acute UV-B.
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Yao X, Sun J, Bai X, Yuan Y, Zhang Y, Xu Y, Huang G. A high-efficiency mixotrophic photoelectroactive biofilm reactor (MPBR) for enhanced simultaneous removal of nutrients and antibiotics by integrating light intensity regulation and microbial extracellular electron extraction. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 325:116520. [PMID: 36306650 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.116520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Revised: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The performance of a mixotrophic photoelectroactive biofilm reactor (MPBR) was improved in order to achieve enhanced simultaneous removal of multiple aqueous pollutants and the production of valuable biomass. The MPBR was optimized by integrating the regulation of light intensity (3000, 8000 and 23000 lux) and microbial extracellular electron extraction (using an electrode at -0.3, 0 and 0.3 V). Results showed that the MPBR operated at a high light intensity (23000 lux) with a potential of -0.3 V (Coulomb efficiency (CE) of 9.65%) achieved maximum pollutant removal efficiencies, effectively removing 65% NH4+-N, 95% PO43--P and 52% sulfadiazine (SDZ) within 72 h, exhibiting an increase by 30%, 56% and 26% compared to an MPBR operated at the same light intensity but without an externally applied potential. The use of an electrode with an applied potential of -0.3V was most suitable for the extraction of photosynthetic electrons from the photoelectroactive biofilm, in which Rhodocyclaceae was highly enriched, effectively alleviating photoinhibition and thereby enhancing N, P assimilation and SDZ degradation under high light conditions. A maximum lipid content of 409.28 mg/g was obtained under low light intensity (3000 lux) conditions with an applied potential of 0.3 V (CE 9.08%), while a maximum protein content of 362.29 mg/g was obtained at a low light intensity (3000 lux) and 0 V (CE 10.71%). The selective enrichment of Chlorobium and the subsequent enhanced conversion of excess available carbon under low light and positive potential stimulation conditions, were responsible for the enhanced accumulation of proteins and lipids in biomass.
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- Xinyuan Yao
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Pollution Control, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Pollution Control, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Pollution Control, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Pollution Control, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Pollution Control, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Pollution Control, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Environment, Weifang University of Science and Technology, Shandong Engineering Research Center of Green and High-value Marine Fine Chemical, Weifang, 262700, China
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Ferreira GF, Pinto LFR, Filho RM, Fregolente LV. Maximizing unsaturated fatty acids production by using sugarcane agroindustry wastes in cultivation of Desmodesmus sp. in a flat plate photobioreactor. J Biotechnol 2022; 360:117-124. [PMID: 36375622 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2022.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Microalgae lipid accumulation can be accomplished by different strategies rather than naturally reaching the stationary phase. Many studies employ nitrogen (N) depletion to improve lipid production; however, this approach might not be a suitable alternative when growth in wastewater is attempted. Agro-industry effluents in particular can have high concentrations of N, so nutrient removal is also required. This study evaluated two possibilities of achieving stress conditions in Desmodesmus sp. cultivation: light intensity and CO2 concentration. The culture medium also included liquid and solid residues from the sugarcane agro-industry: vinasse and a biofertilizer produced from bagasse biochar. Optimization of growth in a flat plate photobioreactor was conducted by combining a two-level factorial design and simplex methodology. Both the highest biomass and polyunsaturated fatty acid productivities (150.2 and 21.4 mg L-1 day-1, respectively) were achieved near the central points (5% CO2 in air and 1000 μmol m-2 s-1 light intensity). These results show the possibility of microalgae growth in a sustainable medium coupled with high-value lipid production, e.g., omegas-3, - 6, and - 9.
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Han F, Zhou W. Nitrogen recovery from wastewater by microbial assimilation - A review. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 363:127933. [PMID: 36100188 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.127933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Revised: 09/03/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The increased nitrogen (N) input with low utilization rate in artificial N management has led to massive reactive N (Nr) flows, putting the Earth in a high-risk state. It is essential to recover and recycle Nr during or after Nr removal from wastewater to reduce N input while simultaneously mitigate Nr pollution in addressing the N stress. However, mechanisms for efficient Nr recovery during or after Nr removal remain unclear. Here, the occurrence of N risk and progress in wastewater treatment in recent years as well as challenges of the current technologies for N recovery from wastewater were reviewed. Through analyzing N conversion fluxes in biogeochemical N-cycling networks, microbial N assimilation through photosynthetic and heterotrophic microorganisms was highlighted as promising alternative for synergistic N removal and recovery in wastewater treatment. In addition, the prospects and gaps of Nr recovery from wastewater through microbial assimilation are discussed.
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- Fei Han
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong 266000, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250002, China.
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Sun Y, Hu D, Chang H, Li S, Ho SH. Recent progress on converting CO 2 into microalgal biomass using suspended photobioreactors. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 363:127991. [PMID: 36262000 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.127991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Revised: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Inhomogeneous light distribution and poor CO2 transfer capacity are two critical concerns impeding microalgal photosynthesis in practical suspended photobioreactors (PBRs). To provide valuable guidance on designing high-performance PBRs, recent progress on enhancing light and CO2 availabilities is systematically summarized in this review. Particularly, for the first time, the strategies on elevating light availability are classified and discussed from the perspectives of increasing incident light intensity, introducing internal illumination, optimizing flow field, regulating biomass concentrations, and enlarging illumination surface areas. Meanwhile, the strategies on enhancing CO2 light availability are outlined from the aspects of generating smaller bubbles, extending bubbles residence time, and facilitating CO2 dissolution using extra additives. Given the microalgal biomass production using current PBRs are still suffering from low productivity and economic feasibility, the possible future directions for PBRs implementation and development are presented. Altogether, this review is beneficial to furthering development of PBRs as a practical technology.
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- Yahui Sun
- School of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China; Hebei Provincial Lab of Water Environmental Sciences, Hebei Provincial Academy of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, Shijiazhuang 050037, China
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- School of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing 400054, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China.
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Malik S, Ashraf MUF, Shahid A, Javed MR, Khan AZ, Usman M, Manivannan A, Mehmood MA, Ashraf GA. Characterization of a newly isolated self-flocculating microalga Bracteacoccus pseudominor BERC09 and its evaluation as a candidate for a multiproduct algal biorefinery. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 304:135346. [PMID: 35714954 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2022] [Revised: 05/29/2022] [Accepted: 06/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Microalgae have the highest capability to fix the atmospheric carbon and wastewater-derived nutrients to produce high-value bioproducts including lipids and carotenoids. However, their lower titers and single-product-oriented biomass processing have made the overall process expensive. Hence, increased metabolite titer and processing of the biomass for more than one product are required to ensure the commercial robustness of the algal biorefinery. In this study, a newly isolated algal strain was identified as Bracteacoccus pseudominor BERC09 through phylogenetic analysis based on the 18S rRNA gene sequence. Basic characterization of the strain revealed its promising potential to produce carotenoids and lipids. The lipids and carotenoid biosynthesis pathways of BERC09 were further triggered by manipulating the abiotic factors including nitrogen sources (NaNO3, KNO3, NH4Cl, Urea), nitrogen concentrations (0.06-0.36 gL-1), light intensity (150 μmolm-2s-1 to 300 μmolm-2s-1), and light quality (white and blue). Resultantly, 300 μmolm-2s-1 of blue light yielded 0.768 gL-1 of biomass, 8.4 mgg-1 of carotenoids, and 390 mgg-1 of lipids, and supplementation of 0.36 gL-1 of KNO3 further improved metabolism and yielded 0.814 gL-1 of biomass, 11.86 mgg-1 of carotenoids, and 424 mgg-1 of lipids. Overall, the optimal combination of light and nitrogen concurrently improved biomass, carotenoids, and lipids by 3.5-fold, 6-fold, and 4-fold than control, respectively. Besides, the excellent glycoproteins-based self-flocculation ability of the strain rendered an easier harvesting via gravity sedimentation. Hence, this biomass can be processed in a cascading fashion to use this strain as a candidate for a multiproduct biorefinery to achieve commercial robustness and environmental sustainability.
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- Sana Malik
- Department of Bioinformatics & Biotechnology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Bioinformatics & Biotechnology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Bioinformatics & Biotechnology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Bioinformatics & Biotechnology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism, Joint International Research Laboratory of Metabolic & Developmental Sciences, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, India
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- Department of Bioinformatics & Biotechnology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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- Department of Physics, Zhejiang Normal University, Zhejiang, 321004, Jinhua, China.
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Priya AK, Jalil AA, Vadivel S, Dutta K, Rajendran S, Fujii M, Soto-Moscoso M. Heavy metal remediation from wastewater using microalgae: Recent advances and future trends. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 305:135375. [PMID: 35738200 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Revised: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Microalgae-based wastewater treatment has previously been carried out in huge waste stabilization ponds. Microalgae, which can absorb carbon dioxide while reusing nutrients from sewage, has recently emerged as a new trend in the wastewater treatment business. Microalgae farming is thought to be a potential match for the modern world's energy strategy, which emphasizes low-cost and environmentally benign alternatives. Microalgae are being used to treat wastewater and make useful products. Microalgae, for example, is a promising renewable resource for producing biomass from wastewater nutrients because of its quick growth rate, short life span, and high carbon dioxide utilization efficacy. Microalgae-based bioremediation has grown in importance in the treatment of numerous types of wastewater in recent years. This solar-powered wastewater treatment technology has huge potential. However, there are still issues to be resolved in terms of land requirements, as well as the process's ecological feasibility and long-term viability, before these systems can be widely adopted. Due to cost and the need for a faultless downstream process, it is difficult to deploy this technology on a large scale. Other recent breakthroughs in wastewater microalgae farming have been investigated, such as how varied pressures affect microalgae growth and quality, as well as the number of high-value components produced. In this review, the future of this biotechnology has also been examined.
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- A K Priya
- Department of Civil Engineering, KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, 641027, India
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- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia; Centre of Hydrogen Energy, Institute of Future Energy, 81310, UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo, 152-8552, Japan
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- Advanced Polymer Design and Development Research Laboratory (APDDRL), School for Advanced Research in Petrochemicals (SARP), Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (CIPET), Bengaluru, 562149, India
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Tarapacá, Avda. General Velásquez, 1775, Arica, Chile.
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo, 152-8552, Japan
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Papry RI, Miah S, Hasegawa H. Integrated environmental factor-dependent growth and arsenic biotransformation by aquatic microalgae: A review. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 303:135164. [PMID: 35654229 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Revised: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Arsenic (As) is a toxic metalloid posing harming the human food chain through trophic transfer. Microalgae are primary producers, ensuring bioaccumulation and biogeochemical cycling of As in water environment. They are highly efficient at removing As from the environment, making these microscopic organisms eco-friendly and money saving method in As remediation process. However, microalgal growth and As biotransformation potential relies greatly on individual and integrated environmental factors. This review scrutinizes the available literature on the As biotransformation potentials of various marine and freshwater microalgae under individual and integrated stresses of such factors. Various combinations of important factors such as temperature, salinity, concentrations of As (V) and PO43─, pH, light intensity, and length of exposure period are summarized along with the optimum conditions for different microalgae. The effects of environmental factors on microalgal growth, changes in cell shape, and the relationship between As biotransformation and other activities are discussed in detail. Time-dependent As speciation pattern by aquatic microalgae are reviewed. Conceptual models highlighting the microalgal species particularly linked with environmental factor-dependent As biotransformation mechanisms are also summarized. This review will contribute to an in depth understanding of the connection between environmental factors, As uptake, and the biotransformation mechanism of marine and freshwater microalgae from the perspective of As remediation process.
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- Rimana Islam Papry
- Institute of Science and Engineering, Kanazawa University, Kakuma, Kanazawa, 920-1192, Japan.
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- Institute of Forestry and Environmental Sciences, University of Chittagong, Chattogram, 4331, Bangladesh
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- Institute of Science and Engineering, Kanazawa University, Kakuma, Kanazawa, 920-1192, Japan.
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Mehariya S, Plöhn M, Leon-Vaz A, Patel A, Funk C. Improving the content of high value compounds in Nordic Desmodesmus microalgal strains. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 359:127445. [PMID: 35718245 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.127445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2022] [Revised: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Nordic Desmodesmus microalgal strains (2-6) and (RUC-2) were exposed to abiotic stress (light and salt) to enhance lipids and carotenoids. The biomass output of both strains increased by more than 50% during light stress of 800 μmol m-2 s-1 compared to control light. The biomass of Desmodesmus sp. (2-6) contained most lipids (15% of dry weight) and total carotenoids (16.6 mg g-1) when grown at moderate light stress (400 μmol m-2 s-1), which further could be enhanced up to 2.5-fold by salinity stress. Desmodesmus sp. (RUC-2) exhibited maximal lipid (26.5%) and carotenoid (43.8 mg L-1) content at light intensities of 400 and 100 μmol m-2 s-1, respectively. Salinity stress stimulated lipid accumulation by 39%. Nordic Desmodesmus strains therefore are not only able to tolerate stress conditions, but their biomass considerably improves under stress. These strains have high potential to be used in algal bio-factories on low-cost medium like Baltic seawater.
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- Department of Chemistry, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Chemistry, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden; Laboratory of Biochemistry, University of Huelva, Huelva, Spain
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- Biochemical Process Engineering, Division of Chemical Engineering, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, Sweden
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Peter AP, Chew KW, Koyande AK, Munawaroh HSH, Bhatnagar A, Tao Y, Sun C, Sun F, Ma Z, Show PL. Integrated microalgae culture with food processing waste for wastewater remediation and enhanced biomass productivity. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2022.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Wong YY, Rawindran H, Lim JW, Tiong ZW, Liew CS, Lam MK, Kiatkittipong W, Abdelfattah EA, Oh WD, Ho YC. Attached microalgae converting spent coffee ground into lipid for biodiesel production and sequestering atmospheric CO2 simultaneously. ALGAL RES 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2022.102780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Cheah YT, Ng BW, Tan TL, Chia ZS, Chan DJC. Biomass and eicosapentaenoic acid production from Amphora sp. under different environmental and nutritional conditions. Biotechnol Appl Biochem 2022; 70:568-580. [PMID: 35767864 DOI: 10.1002/bab.2379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) could be extracted from diatoms such as Amphora sp. present abundantly in the ecosystems. In view of the key environmental and nutritional factors governing the diatoms growth rate, culture conditions were optimized for the biomass yield, total lipid content, EPA yield, and fatty acid composition under two main cultivation regimes: photoautotrophic and heterotrophic. The fastest growth rate about 0.20 ± 0.02 g/L and the highest EPA yield about 9.19 ± 3.56 mg EPA/g biomass were obtained by adding 10 g/L glucose and sucrose, respectively. Under photoautotrophic culture conditions, Amphora sp. rendered higher EPA yield at 100 rpm and 16:8 light/dark cycle. Total fatty acids produced predominantly comprised of an approximate 40-70% of saturated fatty acids, followed by 10-27% of monounsaturated fatty acids and then 8-25% of polyunsaturated fatty acids. These findings were able to pave a way for huge-scale microalgal biomass production in commercial EPA production.
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- Yi Tong Cheah
- School of Chemical Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
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Kuo EY, Yang RY, Chin YY, Chien YL, Chen YC, Wei CY, Kao LJ, Chang YH, Li YJ, Chen TY, Lee TM. Multi-omics approaches and genetic engineering of metabolism for improved biorefinery and wastewater treatment in microalgae. Biotechnol J 2022; 17:e2100603. [PMID: 35467782 DOI: 10.1002/biot.202100603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2021] [Revised: 03/12/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Microalgae, a group of photosynthetic microorganisms rich in diverse and novel bioactive metabolites, have been explored for the production of biofuels, high value-added compounds as food and feeds, and pharmaceutical chemicals as agents with therapeutic benefits. This article reviews the development of omics resources and genetic engineering techniques including gene transformation methodologies, mutagenesis, and genome-editing tools in microalgae biorefinery and wastewater treatment. The introduction of these enlisted techniques has simplified the understanding of complex metabolic pathways undergoing microalgal cells. The multiomics approach of the integrated omics datasets, big data analysis, and machine learning for the discovery of objective traits and genes responsible for metabolic pathways was reviewed. Recent advances and limitations of multiomics analysis and genetic bioengineering technology to facilitate the improvement of microalgae as the dual role of wastewater treatment and biorefinery feedstock production are discussed. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Eva YuHua Kuo
- Department of Marine Biotechnology and Resources, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, 804, Taiwan.,Frontier Center for Ocean Science and Technology, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, 804, Taiwan
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- Department of Marine Biotechnology and Resources, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, 804, Taiwan
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- Department of Marine Biotechnology and Resources, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, 804, Taiwan
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- Department of Marine Biotechnology and Resources, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, 804, Taiwan.,Frontier Center for Ocean Science and Technology, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, 804, Taiwan
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- Department of Marine Biotechnology and Resources, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, 804, Taiwan
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- Department of Marine Biotechnology and Resources, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, 804, Taiwan
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- Department of Marine Biotechnology and Resources, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, 804, Taiwan
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- Department of Marine Biotechnology and Resources, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, 804, Taiwan
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- Department of Marine Biotechnology and Resources, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, 804, Taiwan
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- Doctoral Degree Program in Marine Biotechnology, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, 804, Taiwan
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- Department of Marine Biotechnology and Resources, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, 804, Taiwan.,Frontier Center for Ocean Science and Technology, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, 804, Taiwan.,Doctoral Degree Program in Marine Biotechnology, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, 804, Taiwan
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Helamieh M, Reich M, Bory S, Rohne P, Riebesell U, Kerner M, Kümmerer K. Blue-green light is required for a maximized fatty acid unsaturation and pigment concentration in the microalga Acutodesmus obliquus. Lipids 2022; 57:221-232. [PMID: 35460080 DOI: 10.1002/lipd.12343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Revised: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Blue-green light is known to maximize the degree of fatty acid (FA) unsaturation in microalgae. However, knowledge on the particular waveband responsible for this stimulation of FA desaturation and its impact on the pigment composition in microalgae remains limited. In this study, Acutodesmus obliquus was cultivated for 96 h at 15°C with different light spectra (380-700 nm, 470-700 nm, 520-700 nm, 600-700 nm, and dark controls). Growth was monitored daily, and qualitative characterization of the microalgal FA composition was achieved via gas chromatography coupled with electron impact ionization mass spectrometry (GC-EI/MS). Additionally, a quantitative analysis of microalgal pigments was performed using high-performance liquid chromatography with diode array detection (HPLC-DAD). Spectra that included wavelengths between 470 and 520 nm led to a significantly higher percentage of the polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) 18:3 and 16:4, compared to all other light conditions. However, no significant differences between the red light cultivations and the heterotrophic dark controls were observed for the FA 18:3 and 16:4. These results indicate, that exclusively the blue-green light waveband between 470 and 520 nm is responsible for a maximized FA unsaturation in A. obliquus. Furthermore, the growth and production of pigments were impaired if blue-green light (380-520 nm) was absent in the light spectrum. This knowledge can contribute to achieving a suitable microalgal pigment and FA composition for industrial purposes and must be considered in spectrally selective microalgae cultivation systems.
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- Mark Helamieh
- Institute of Sustainable Chemistry, Leuphana University of Lueneburg, Lueneburg, Germany.,Strategic Science Consult Ltd, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Sustainable Chemistry, Leuphana University of Lueneburg, Lueneburg, Germany
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- Institute of Sustainable Chemistry, Leuphana University of Lueneburg, Lueneburg, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, Therapeutical Life Sciences, Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Institute of Sustainable Chemistry, Leuphana University of Lueneburg, Lueneburg, Germany
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Protein potential of Desmodesmus asymmetricus grown in greenhouse as an alternative food source for aquaculture. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2022; 38:92. [DOI: 10.1007/s11274-022-03275-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Singh V, Mishra V. Evaluation of the effects of input variables on the growth of two microalgae classes during wastewater treatment. WATER RESEARCH 2022; 213:118165. [PMID: 35183015 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2022.118165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Revised: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Wastewater treatment carried out by microalgae is usually affected by the type of algal strain and the combination of cultivation parameters provided during the process. Every microalga strain has a different tolerance level towards cultivation parameters, including temperature, pH, light intensity, CO2 content, initial inoculum level, pretreatment method, reactor type and nutrient concentration in wastewater. Therefore, it is vital to supply the right combination of cultivation parameters to increase the wastewater treatment efficiency and biomass productivity of different microalgae classes. In the current investigation, the decision tree was used to analyse the dataset of class Trebouxiophyceae and Chlorophyceae. Various combinations of cultivation parameters were determined to enhance their performance in wastewater treatment. Nine combinations of cultivation parameters leading to high biomass production and eleven combinations each for high nitrogen removal efficiency and high phosphorus removal efficiency for class Trebouxiophyceae were detected by decision tree models. Similarly, eleven combinations for high biomass production, nine for high nitrogen removal efficiency, and eight for high phosphorus removal efficiency were detected for class Chlorophyceae. The results obtained through decision tree analysis can provide the optimum conditions of cultivation parameters, saving time in designing new experiments for treating wastewater at a large scale.
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- Vishal Singh
- School of Biochemical Engineering, IIT(BHU), Varanasi, India
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- School of Biochemical Engineering, IIT(BHU), Varanasi, India.
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Bahman M, Aghanoori M, Jalili H, Bozorg A, Danaee S, Bidhendi ME, Amrane A. Effect of light intensity and wavelength on nitrogen and phosphate removal from municipal wastewater by microalgae under semi-batch cultivation. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2022; 43:1352-1358. [PMID: 32975486 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2020.1829087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2020] [Accepted: 09/18/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Domestic, agricultural and industrial water activities lead to organic and inorganic pollution of the environment. Biotreatment of municipal wastewater with the potential production of biomass is a valuable feature of microalgae. In this study we evaluated the effects of wavelength and light intensity on phosphate and ammonium removal on the one hand, and biomass and protein production on the other hand by Spirulina platensis in municipal wastewater treatment under semi batch cultivation. S. platensis was inoculated at 40% in artificial wastewater open pond system. Red, blue and purple light with 3800, 4800 and 5800 lux light intensity under 12 h light and 12 h darkness were investigated. Cultivation was conducted in semi-batch conditions; after four days cultivation, one third of the culture was replaced with fresh medium. The highest biomass and protein concentrations were observed under blue light at 5800 lux light intensity, 5.45 and 3 g/l respectively cumulatively; while the highest amount of phosphate and ammonium removal were about 145 and 218 mg/l under purple light at 5800 lux intensity, respectively. The amounts of biomass and protein produced, as well as phosphate and ammonium removed, are therefore impacted by wavelength, light intensity, results show that light intensity and wavelength can be customized to reach on the one hand the highest biomass and protein production, and on the other hand to maximize the removal of phosphorous and ammonium.
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- Mahsa Bahman
- Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, Department of Life Science Engineering, University of Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic
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- Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, Department of Life Science Engineering, University of Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic
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- Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, Department of Life Science Engineering, University of Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic
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- Biotechnology Department, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Biotechnology Department, Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Univ Rennes, Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Rennes, CNRS, ISCR - UMR 6226, Rennes, France
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Bright as day and dark as night: light-dependant energy for lipid biosynthesis and production in microalgae. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2022; 38:70. [PMID: 35257233 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-022-03245-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Microalgae are photosynthetic organisms functioning as the green bio-factories for various pharmaceutical and biofuel products. To date, numerous attempts have been carried out to manipulate culture conditions to maximize the production of the desired metabolites. Because light is the energy source of microalgae for their growth and metabolites biosynthesis, it has been one of the most investigated variables emphasized on the deep understanding of how microalgae respond towards light changes as an external stimulus. This review discusses the effects of different light sources, light intensities, light wavelengths and length of photoperiod on various microalgae species, especially in terms of biomass and lipid productivity. Additionally, the relationship between photoregulation processes and lipid productivity of microalgae are also deliberated. The current available approaches of microalgae mass cultivation, including different types of open and closed systems are recapitulated with the intention to highlight the significant insights for the design of future photoreactors.
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Farooq W. Maximizing Energy Content and CO 2 Bio-fixation Efficiency of an Indigenous Isolated Microalga Parachlorella kessleri HY-6 Through Nutrient Optimization and Water Recycling During Cultivation. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 9:804608. [PMID: 35223814 PMCID: PMC8867024 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.804608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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An alternative source of energy and materials with low negative environmental impacts is essential for a sustainable future. Microalgae is a promising candidate in this aspect. The focus of this study is to optimize the supply of nitrogen and carbon dioxide during the cultivation of locally isolated strain Parachlorella kessleri HY-6. This study focuses on optimizing nitrogen and CO2 supply based on total biomass and biomass per unit amount of nitrogen and CO2. Total biomass increased from 1.23 to 2.30 g/L with an increase in nitrogen concentration from 15.8 to 47.4 mg/L. However, biomass per unit amount of nitrogen supplied was higher at low nitrogen content. Biomass and CO2 fixation rate increased at higher CO2 concentrations in bubbling air, but CO2 fixation efficiency decreased drastically. Finally, the energy content of biomass increased with increases in both nitrogen and CO2 supply. This work thoroughly analyzed the biomass composition via ultimate, proximate, and biochemical analysis. Water is recycled three times for cultivation at three different nitrogen levels. Microalgae biomass increased during the second recycling and then decreased drastically during the third. Activated carbon helped remove the organics after the third recycling to improve the water recyclability. This study highlights the importance of selecting appropriate variables for optimization by considering net energy investment in terms of nutrients (as nitrogen) and CO2 fixation efficiency and effective water recycling.
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- Wasif Farooq
- Chemical Engineering Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.,Integrated Research Centre for Membranes and Water Security (IRC-MWS ), King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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Gao K, Xue C, Yang M, Li L, Qian P, Gao Z, Gao Z, Deng X. Optimization of light intensity and photoperiod for growing Chlorella sorokiniana on cooking cocoon wastewater in a bubble-column bioreactor. ALGAL RES 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2021.102612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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Zheng S, Zou S, Feng T, Sun S, Guo X, He M, Wang C, Chen H, Wang Q. Low temperature combined with high inoculum density improves alpha-linolenic acid production and biochemical characteristics of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 348:126746. [PMID: 35065224 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.126746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Revised: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Chlamydomonas reinhardtii grows fast and is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids. To explore whether the alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) content can be further enhanced, the cultures were incubated under different culture temperatures, light intensities and inoculum densities. Results showed that temperature exhibited more great impact on ALA synthesis of C. reinhardtii than light intensity and inoculum size. The changes of light intensity and inoculum size displayed non-significant effects on ALA content. The optimal ALA proportion in cells was obtained under the condition of 10 °C, 50 μE/m2/s and 5% inoculum density, which reached ∼ 39%.The augmented initial inoculum density could markedly improve the biomass of C. reinhardtii under 10 °C. The maximum ALA productivity (16.42 mg/L/d) was gained under 10 °C coupled with 25% inoculum size, where higher intracellular sugar and protein yield were observed. These results suggest C. reinhardtii would be an alternative feedstock for the industrial production of ALA.
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- Shiyan Zheng
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresources and Environment, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang 222005, China; Jiangsu Institute of Marine Resources Development, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang 222005, China; Key Laboratory of Algal Biology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan 430072, China; Co-Innovation Center of Jiangsu Marine Bio-industry Technology, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang 222005, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresources and Environment, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang 222005, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresources and Environment, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang 222005, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresources and Environment, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang 222005, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresources and Environment, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang 222005, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Biology, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Biology, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; Co-Innovation Center of Jiangsu Marine Bio-industry Technology, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang 222005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Adaptation and Improvement, School of Life Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China; Key Laboratory of Algal Biology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan 430072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Adaptation and Improvement, School of Life Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China; Key Laboratory of Algal Biology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan 430072, China.
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Karimian A, Mahdavi MA, Gheshlaghi R. Algal cultivation strategies for enhancing production of Chlorella sorokiniana IG-W-96 biomass and bioproducts. ALGAL RES 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2022.102630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Biodiesel production from microalgae using lipase-based catalysts: Current challenges and prospects. ALGAL RES 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2021.102616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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