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Merino F, Mendoza S, Carhuapoma-Garay J, Campoverde-Vigo L, Huamancondor-Paz YP, Choque-Quispe Y, Buleje Campos D, Choque-Quispe D, Rodriguez-Cardenas L, Saldaña-Rojas GB, Loayza-Aguilar RE, Olivos-Ramirez GE. Potential use of sludge from El Ferrol Bay (Chimbote, Peru) for the production of lipids in the culture of Scenedesmus acutus (Meyen, 1829). Sci Rep 2024; 14:6968. [PMID: 38521782 PMCID: PMC10960819 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-52919-2] [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: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024] Open
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Despite the extensive development of microalgae biotechnology, it still requires new methodologies to lower production costs, especially in the field of biofuel production. Therefore, innovative methods that facilitate operations and enable cost-effective production are important in driving this industry. In this study, we propose a new low-cost and easy-to-use procedure, addressed to the generation of a culture medium for Scenedesmus acutus. The medium was obtained by thermal reduction of a sludge sample from El Ferrol Bay (Chimbote, Peru), whereby we obtained an aqueous medium. Our results indicated that the aqueous medium incorporates all necessary nutrients for microalgae production; allowing a maximum biomass of 0.75 ± 0.07 g/L with 60% of the medium; while high lipids production (59.42 ± 6.16%) was achieved with 20%. Besides, we quantified, in the experimental medium and at the end of the cultures, the levels of inorganic nutrients such as ammonium, nitrites, nitrates, and phosphates; in addition to COD and TOC, which were significantly reduced ( p < 0.05) after 7 days of culture, mainly in the treatment with 20%. These results suggest tremendous potential for sludge reuse, which also entails a cost reduction in microalgae biomass production, with additional positive impacts on large-scale application over highly polluted environments.
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- Fernando Merino
- Escuela de Biología en Acuicultura, Universidad Nacional del Santa, Av. Universitaria S/N, Nuevo Chimbote, 02712, Peru
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- Escuela de Biología en Acuicultura, Universidad Nacional del Santa, Av. Universitaria S/N, Nuevo Chimbote, 02712, Peru
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- Escuela de Biología en Acuicultura, Universidad Nacional del Santa, Av. Universitaria S/N, Nuevo Chimbote, 02712, Peru
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- Escuela de Biología en Acuicultura, Universidad Nacional del Santa, Av. Universitaria S/N, Nuevo Chimbote, 02712, Peru
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- Escuela de Biología en Acuicultura, Universidad Nacional del Santa, Av. Universitaria S/N, Nuevo Chimbote, 02712, Peru
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- Environmental Engineering Department, Research group for the development of advanced materials for water and food treatment, Advanced Materials Research Laboratory for Water and Food Treatment, Universidad Nacional José María Arguedas, Andahuaylas, 03701, Peru
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- Agroindustrial Engineering Department, Advanced Materials Research Laboratory for Water and Food Treatment, Universidad Nacional José María Arguedas, Andahuaylas, 03701, Peru
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- Agroindustrial Engineering Department, Research group for the development of advanced materials for water and food treatment, Advanced Materials Research Laboratory for Water and Food Treatment, Universidad Nacional José María Arguedas, Andahuaylas, 03701, Peru
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- Advanced Materials Research Laboratory for Water and Food Treatment, Universidad Nacional José María Arguedas, Andahuaylas, 03701, Peru
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- Escuela de Biología en Acuicultura, Universidad Nacional del Santa, Av. Universitaria S/N, Nuevo Chimbote, 02712, Peru
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- Escuela de Biología en Acuicultura, Universidad Nacional del Santa, Av. Universitaria S/N, Nuevo Chimbote, 02712, Peru
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- Escuela de Biología en Acuicultura, Universidad Nacional del Santa, Av. Universitaria S/N, Nuevo Chimbote, 02712, Peru.
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Khazi MI, Liaqat F, Gu W, Mohamed B, Zhu D, Li J. Astaxanthin production from the microalga Haematococcus lacustris with a dual substrate mixotrophy strategy. Biotechnol J 2023; 18:e2300095. [PMID: 37377135 DOI: 10.1002/biot.202300095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2023] [Revised: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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This study investigates the development of dual-substrate mixotrophy strategy to cultivate the microalga Haematococcus lacustris for astaxanthin production. The influence of different concentrations of acetate and pyruvate on biomass productivity was first assessed individually, and then both substrates were used together to improve biomass growth in the green phase and astaxanthin accumulation in red the phase. The results showed that dual-substrates mixotrophy significantly increased the biomass productivity during green growth phase up to 2-fold compared to phototrophic controls. Furthermore, supplementation of dual-substrate to the red phase increased astaxanthin accumulation by 10% in the dual-substrate group compared to single-substrate acetate and no substrate. This dual-substrate mixotrophy approach shows promise for cultivating Haematococcus for commercial production of biological astaxanthin in indoor closed systems.
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- Mahammed Ilyas Khazi
- College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, College of Agricultural Sciences, Panzhihua University, Panzhihua, China
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- College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, College of Agricultural Sciences, Panzhihua University, Panzhihua, China
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- Key Laboratory of Experimental Marine Biology, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Agricultural Engineering, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Biofuels Institute, School of Emergency Management, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, College of Agricultural Sciences, Panzhihua University, Panzhihua, China
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Potential and Restrictions of Food-Waste Valorization through Fermentation Processes. FERMENTATION-BASEL 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/fermentation9030274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/15/2023]
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Food losses (FL) and waste (FW) occur throughout the food supply chain. These residues are disposed of on landfills producing environmental issues due to pollutants released into the air, water, and soil. Several research efforts have focused on upgrading FL and FW in a portfolio of added-value products and energy vectors. Among the most relevant research advances, biotechnological upgrading of these residues via fermentation has been demonstrated to be a potential valorization alternative. Despite the multiple investigations performed on the conversion of FL and FW, a lack of comprehensive and systematic literature reviews evaluating the potential of fermentative processes to upgrade different food residues has been identified. Therefore, this article reviews the use of FL and FW in fermentative processes considering the composition, operating conditions, platforms, fermentation product application, and restrictions. This review provides the framework of food residue fermentation based on reported applications, experimental, and theoretical data. Moreover, this review provides future research ideas based on the analyzed information. Thus, potential applications and restrictions of the FL and FW used for fermentative processes are highlighted. In the end, food residues fermentation must be considered a mandatory step toward waste minimization, a circular economy, and the development of more sustainable production and consumption patterns.
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Application of Green Technology to Extract Clean and Safe Bioactive Compounds from Tetradesmus obliquus Biomass Grown in Poultry Wastewater. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28052397. [PMID: 36903642 PMCID: PMC10005368 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28052397] [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: 12/24/2022] [Revised: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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Microalgae are capable of assimilating nutrients from wastewater (WW), producing clean water and biomass rich in bioactive compounds that need to be recovered from inside the microalgal cell. This work investigated subcritical water (SW) extraction to collect high-value compounds from the microalga Tetradesmus obliquus after treating poultry WW. The treatment efficiency was evaluated in terms of total Kjeldahl nitrogen (TKN), phosphate, chemical oxygen demand (COD) and metals. T. obliquus was able to remove 77% TKN, 50% phosphate, 84% COD, and metals (48-89%) within legislation values. SW extraction was performed at 170 °C and 30 bar for 10 min. SW allowed the extraction of total phenols (1.073 mg GAE/mL extract) and total flavonoids (0.111 mg CAT/mL extract) with high antioxidant activity (IC50 value, 7.18 µg/mL). The microalga was shown to be a source of organic compounds of commercial value (e.g., squalene). Finally, the SW conditions allowed the removal of pathogens and metals in the extracts and residues to values in accordance with legislation, assuring their safety for feed or agriculture applications.
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Kora E, Patrinou V, Antonopoulou G, Ntaikou I, Terkelekopoulou AG, Lyberatos G. Dark fermentation of expired fruit juices for biohydrogen production followed by treatment and biotechnological exploitation of effluents towards bioplastics and microbial lipids. Biochem Eng J 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bej.2023.108901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/22/2023]
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Qin L, Feng P, Al-Haimi AANM, Wang Z, Zhu S. Investigating the effects of surfactants on Chlorella pyrenoidosa in the hydrolysis acidification liquor by integrated physiochemical and transcriptome analyses. ALGAL RES 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2023.103009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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Rizzo G, Baroni L, Lombardo M. Promising Sources of Plant-Derived Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids: A Narrative Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:ijerph20031683. [PMID: 36767052 PMCID: PMC9914036 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20031683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2022] [Revised: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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(1) Background: Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are known for their ability to protect against numerous metabolic disorders. The consumption of oily fish is the main source of PUFAs in human nutrition and is commonly used for supplement production. However, seafood is an overexploited source that cannot be guaranteed to cover the global demands. Furthermore, it is not consumed by everyone for ecological, economic, ethical, geographical and taste reasons. The growing demand for natural dietary sources of PUFAs suggests that current nutritional sources are insufficient to meet global needs, and less and less will be. Therefore, it is crucial to find sustainable sources that are acceptable to all, meeting the world population's needs. (2) Scope: This review aims to evaluate the recent evidence about alternative plant sources of essential fatty acids, focusing on long-chain omega-3 (n-3) PUFAs. (3) Method: A structured search was performed on the PubMed search engine to select available human data from interventional studies using omega-3 fatty acids of non-animal origin. (4) Results: Several promising sources have emerged from the literature, such as algae, microorganisms, plants rich in stearidonic acid and GM plants. However, the costs, acceptance and adequate formulation deserve further investigation.
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- Gianluca Rizzo
- Independent Researcher, Via Venezuela 66, 98121 Messina, Italy
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- Scientific Society for Vegetarian Nutrition, 30171 Venice, Italy
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- Department of Human Sciences and Promotion of the Quality of Life, San Raffaele Open University, 00166 Rome, Italy
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Lacroux J, Atteia A, Brugière S, Couté Y, Vallon O, Steyer JP, van Lis R. Proteomics unveil a central role for peroxisomes in butyrate assimilation of the heterotrophic Chlorophyte alga Polytomella sp. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:1029828. [PMID: 36353459 PMCID: PMC9637915 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.1029828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 09/08/2023] Open
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Volatile fatty acids found in effluents of the dark fermentation of biowastes can be used for mixotrophic growth of microalgae, improving productivity and reducing the cost of the feedstock. Microalgae can use the acetate in the effluents very well, but butyrate is poorly assimilated and can inhibit growth above 1 gC.L-1. The non-photosynthetic chlorophyte alga Polytomella sp. SAG 198.80 was found to be able to assimilate butyrate fast. To decipher the metabolic pathways implicated in butyrate assimilation, quantitative proteomics study was developed comparing Polytomella sp. cells grown on acetate and butyrate at 1 gC.L-1. After statistical analysis, a total of 1772 proteins were retained, of which 119 proteins were found to be overaccumulated on butyrate vs. only 46 on acetate, indicating that butyrate assimilation necessitates additional metabolic steps. The data show that butyrate assimilation occurs in the peroxisome via the β-oxidation pathway to produce acetyl-CoA and further tri/dicarboxylic acids in the glyoxylate cycle. Concomitantly, reactive oxygen species defense enzymes as well as the branched amino acid degradation pathway were strongly induced. Although no clear dedicated butyrate transport mechanism could be inferred, several membrane transporters induced on butyrate are identified as potential condidates. Metabolic responses correspond globally to the increased needs for central cofactors NAD, ATP and CoA, especially in the peroxisome and the cytosol.
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- MARBEC, Univ Montpellier, CNRS, Ifremer, IRD, Sète, France
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- Univ Grenoble Alpes, CEA, INSERM, UMR BioSanté U1292, CNRS, CEA, Grenoble, France
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- Univ Grenoble Alpes, CEA, INSERM, UMR BioSanté U1292, CNRS, CEA, Grenoble, France
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- Institut de Biologie Physico-Chimique, UMR7141 CNRS-Sorbonne Université, Paris, France
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Calijuri ML, Silva TA, Magalhães IB, Pereira ASADP, Marangon BB, Assis LRD, Lorentz JF. Bioproducts from microalgae biomass: Technology, sustainability, challenges and opportunities. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 305:135508. [PMID: 35777544 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Revised: 06/22/2022] [Accepted: 06/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Microalgae are a potential feedstock for several bioproducts, mainly from its primary and secondary metabolites. Lipids can be converted in high-value polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) such as omega-3, carbohydrates are potential biohydrogen (bioH2) sources, proteins can be converted into biopolymers (such as bioplastics) and pigments can achieve high concentrations of valuable carotenoids. This work comprehends the current practices for the production of such products from microalgae biomass, with insights on technical performance, environmental and economical sustainability. For each bioproduct, discussion includes insights on bioprocesses, productivity, commercialization, environmental impacts and major challenges. Opportunities for future research, such as wastewater cultivation, arise as environmentally attractive alternatives for sustainable production with high potential for resource recovery and valorization. Still, microalgae biotechnology stands out as an attractive topic for it research and market potential.
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- Maria Lúcia Calijuri
- Federal University of Viçosa (Universidade Federal de Viçosa/UFV), Department of Civil Engineering, Advanced Environmental Research Group - NPA, Av. Peter Henry Rolfs, S/n, Campus Universitário, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, 36570-900, Brazil.
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- Federal University of Viçosa (Universidade Federal de Viçosa/UFV), Department of Civil Engineering, Advanced Environmental Research Group - NPA, Av. Peter Henry Rolfs, S/n, Campus Universitário, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, 36570-900, Brazil
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- Federal University of Viçosa (Universidade Federal de Viçosa/UFV), Department of Civil Engineering, Advanced Environmental Research Group - NPA, Av. Peter Henry Rolfs, S/n, Campus Universitário, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, 36570-900, Brazil.
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- Federal University of Viçosa (Universidade Federal de Viçosa/UFV), Department of Civil Engineering, Advanced Environmental Research Group - NPA, Av. Peter Henry Rolfs, S/n, Campus Universitário, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, 36570-900, Brazil
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- Federal University of Viçosa (Universidade Federal de Viçosa/UFV), Department of Civil Engineering, Advanced Environmental Research Group - NPA, Av. Peter Henry Rolfs, S/n, Campus Universitário, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, 36570-900, Brazil
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- Federal University of Viçosa (Universidade Federal de Viçosa/UFV), Department of Civil Engineering, Advanced Environmental Research Group - NPA, Av. Peter Henry Rolfs, S/n, Campus Universitário, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, 36570-900, Brazil
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- Federal University of Viçosa (Universidade Federal de Viçosa/UFV), Department of Civil Engineering, Advanced Environmental Research Group - NPA, Av. Peter Henry Rolfs, S/n, Campus Universitário, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, 36570-900, Brazil
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Dahiya S, Venkata Mohan S. Synergy of selective buffering, intermittent pH control and bioreactor configuration on acidogenic volatile fatty acid production from food waste. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 302:134755. [PMID: 35490753 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134755] [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: 01/09/2022] [Revised: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 04/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The production of volatile fatty acids (VFAs) and biohydrogen (bio-H2) from food waste (FW) by acidogenic process is one of the promising strategies. The present study was performed to evaluate the role of initial (phase I) and intermittent pH (phase II) control strategies utilising combination of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) as buffering/neutralizing agents on VFAs and bio-H2 production from FW. The study was carried out in two bioreactor configurations (biofilm (UAFBB) and a suspended mode bioreactor (UASB)). Intermittent pH adjustment (phase II) increased hydrolysis and FW acidification compared to the initially adjusted pH (phase I), but had a detrimental influence on bio-H2 generation in both the studied bioreactor configurations. Combining NaOH and Na2CO3 resulted in higher buffering capacity and VFA production. The studied parameters in UAFBB aided in higher VFA (14.05 g/L; 48 h of cycle operation) and bio-H2 (56%; 12 h of cycle operation) production during phase II and phase I operation, respectively. Overall, the results showed a synergy between the examined parameters, resulting in increased VFA production from FW.
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- Shikha Dahiya
- Bioengineering and Environmental Science Lab, Department of Energy and Environmental Engineering, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), Hyderabad, 500 007, India; Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
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- Bioengineering and Environmental Science Lab, Department of Energy and Environmental Engineering, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), Hyderabad, 500 007, India; Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India.
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Optimizing the production of docosahexaenoic fatty acid by Crypthecodinium cohnii and reduction in process cost by using a dark fermentation effluent. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL ADVANCES 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ceja.2022.100345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Production of Docosahexaenoic Acid and Odd-Chain Fatty Acids by Microalgae Schizochytrium limacinum Grown on Waste-Derived Volatile Fatty Acids. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/app12083976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Heterotrophic microalgae are recognized as a source of bioactive compounds. However, there are still some drawbacks for their use at an industrial scale associated with the high cost of glucose, the main carbon source in heterotrophic cultures. In recent years, significant efforts have been made to investigate more sustainable carbon sources to produce biomass. In this study, the capacity of Schizochytrium limacinum to grow on waste-derived volatile fatty acids and the effect that their use produces on biomass and fatty acids profiles were investigated. Acetic, propionic, butyric, valeric and caproic acid were evaluated independently, as well as in a synthetic mixture (VFA). The use of acetic and butyric resulted in a good biomass productivity, while the use of valeric and propionic acid resulted in higher content of odd-chain fatty acids (OCFA), increasingly investigated due to their potential benefits for human health. The use of industrial waste-derived VFA as a potential carbon source was validated through the utilization of biowaste derived effluents from a volatile fatty acid platform. The biomass produced was of 18.5 g/L, 54.0% lipids, 46.3% docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and 25.0% OCFA, concluding that waste derived VFA can produce DHA and OCFA in a suitable ratio of DHA/OCFA with potential industrial applications.
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Varghese VK, Poddar BJ, Shah MP, Purohit HJ, Khardenavis AA. A comprehensive review on current status and future perspectives of microbial volatile fatty acids production as platform chemicals. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 815:152500. [PMID: 34968606 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.152500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2021] [Revised: 11/26/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Volatile fatty acids (VFA), the secondary metabolite of microbial fermentation, are used in a wide range of industries for production of commercially valuable chemicals. In this review, the fermentative production of VFAs by both pure as well mixed microbial cultures is highlighted along with the strategies for enhancing the VFA production through innovations in existing approaches. Role of conventionally applied tools for the optimization of operational parameters such as pH, temperature, retention time, organic loading rate, and headspace pressure has been discussed. Furthermore, a comparative assessment of above strategies on VFA production has been done with alternate developments such as co-fermentation, substrate pre-treatment, and in situ removal from fermented broth. The review also highlights the applications of different bioreactor geometries in the optimum production of VFAs and how metagenomic tools could provide a detailed insight into the microbial communities and their functional attributes that could be subjected to metabolic engineering for the efficient production of VFAs.
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- Vijay K Varghese
- Environmental Biotechnology and Genomics Division (EBGD), CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Nagpur 440020, India
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- Environmental Biotechnology and Genomics Division (EBGD), CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Nagpur 440020, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Industrial Waste Water Research Lab, Division of Applied and Environmental Microbiology Lab, Enviro Technology Ltd., Ankleshwar 393002, India
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- Environmental Biotechnology and Genomics Division (EBGD), CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Nagpur 440020, India
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- Environmental Biotechnology and Genomics Division (EBGD), CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Nagpur 440020, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India.
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Chong CC, Cheng YW, Ishak S, Lam MK, Lim JW, Tan IS, Show PL, Lee KT. Anaerobic digestate as a low-cost nutrient source for sustainable microalgae cultivation: A way forward through waste valorization approach. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 803:150070. [PMID: 34525689 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.150070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2021] [Revised: 08/14/2021] [Accepted: 08/28/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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To suffice the escalating global energy demand, microalgae are deemed as high potential surrogate feedstocks for liquid fuels. The major encumbrance for the commercialization of microalgae cultivation is due to the high costs of nutrients such as carbon, phosphorous, and nitrogen. Meanwhile, the organic-rich anaerobic digestate which is difficult to be purified by conventional techniques is appropriate to be used as a low-cost nutrient source for the economic viability and sustainability of microalgae production. This option is also beneficial in terms of reutilize the organic fraction of solid waste instead of discarded as zero-value waste. Anaerobic digestate is the side product of biogas production during anaerobic digestion process, where optimum nutrients are needed to satisfy the physiological needs to grow microalgae. Besides, the turbidity, competing biological contaminants, ammonia and metal toxicity of the digestate are also potentially contributing to the inhibition of microalgae growth. Thus, this review is aimed to explicate the feasibility of utilizing the anaerobic digestate to cultivate microalgae by evaluating their potential challenges and solutions. The proposed potential solutions (digestate dilution and pre-treatment, microalgae strain selection, extra organics addition, nitrification and desulfurization) corresponding to the state-of-the-art challenges are applicable as future directions of the research.
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- Chi Cheng Chong
- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering and Computing, Manipal International University, 71800 Putra Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering and Computing, Manipal International University, 71800 Putra Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia; HICoE-Centre for Biofuel and Biochemical Research (CBBR), Institute for Self-sustainable Building, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia; HICoE-Centre for Biofuel and Biochemical Research (CBBR), Institute for Self-sustainable Building, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia.
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- HICoE-Centre for Biofuel and Biochemical Research (CBBR), Institute for Self-sustainable Building, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia; Department of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Curtin University, Sarawak Campus CDT 250, 98009 Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Jalan Broga, Semenyih 43500, Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Engineering Campus, Seri Ampangan, 14300 Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Samadhiya K, Sangtani R, Nogueira R, Bala K. Insightful Advancement and Opportunities for Microbial Bioplastic Production. Front Microbiol 2022; 12:674864. [PMID: 35058887 PMCID: PMC8763809 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.674864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Impetuous urbanization and population growth are driving increased demand for plastics to formulate impeccable industrial and biomedical commodities. The everlasting nature and excruciating waste management of petroleum-based plastics have catered to numerous challenges for the environment. However, just implementing various end-of-life management techniques for assimilation and recycling plastics is not a comprehensive remedy; instead, the extensive reliance on finite resources needs to be reduced for sustainable production and plastic product utilization. Microorganisms, such as bacteria and algae, are explored substantially for their bioplastic production repertoire, thus replacing fossil-based plastics sooner or later. Nevertheless, the utilization of pure microbial cultures has led to various operational and economical complications, opening the ventures for the usage of mixed microbial cultures (MMCs) consisting of bacteria and algae for sustainable production of bioplastic. The current review is primarily focuses on elaborating the bioplastic production capabilities of different bacterial and algal strains, followed by discussing the quintessence of MMCs. The present state-of-the-art of bioplastic, different types of bacterial bioplastic, microalgal biocomposites, operational factors influencing the quality and quantity of bioplastic precursors, embracing the potential of bacteria-algae consortia, and the current global status quo of bioplastic production has been summarized extensively.
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- Kanchan Samadhiya
- Department of Biosciences and Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Indore, India
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- Department of Biosciences and Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Indore, India
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- Institute for Sanitary Engineering and Waste Management, Leibniz Universitaet Hannover, Hanover, Germany
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- Department of Biosciences and Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Indore, India
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Capa-Robles W, García-Mendoza E, Paniagua-Michel JDJ. Enhanced β-carotene and Biomass Production by Induced Mixotrophy in Dunaliella salina across a Combined Strategy of Glycerol, Salinity, and Light. Metabolites 2021; 11:metabo11120866. [PMID: 34940624 PMCID: PMC8708783 DOI: 10.3390/metabo11120866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Revised: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Current mixotrophic culture systems for Dunaliella salina have technical limitations to achieve high growth and productivity. The purpose of this study was to optimize the mixotrophic conditions imposed by glycerol, light, and salinity that lead to the highest biomass and β-carotene yields in D. salina. The combination of 12.5 mM glycerol, 3.0 M salinity, and 50 μmol photons m−2 s−1 light intensity enabled significant assimilation of glycerol by D. salina and consequently enhanced growth (2.1 × 106 cell mL−1) and β-carotene accumulation (4.43 pg cell−1). The saline and light shock induced the assimilation of glycerol by this microalga. At last stage of growth, the increase in light intensity (300 μmol photons m−2 s−1) caused the β-carotene to reach values higher than 30 pg cell−1 and tripled the β-carotene values obtained from photoautotrophic cultures using the same light intensity. Increasing the salt concentration from 1.5 to 3.0 M NaCl (non-isosmotic salinity) produced higher growth and microalgal β-carotene than the isosmotic salinity 3.0 M NaCl. The mixotrophic strategy developed in this work is evidenced in the metabolic capability of D. salina to use both photosynthesis and organic carbon, viz., glycerol that leads to higher biomass and β-carotene productivity than that of an either phototrophic or heterotrophic process alone. The findings provide insights into the key role of exogenous glycerol with a strategic combination of salinity and light, which evidenced unknown roles of this polyol other than that in osmoregulation, mainly on the growth, pigment accumulation, and carotenogenesis of D. salina.
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- Willian Capa-Robles
- Department of Marine Biotechnology, Centro de Investigación Científica y de Educación Superior de Ensenada (CICESE), 22860 Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico;
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- Department of Biological Oceanography, Centro de Investigación Científica y de Educación Superior de Ensenada (CICESE), 22860 Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico;
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- Department of Marine Biotechnology, Centro de Investigación Científica y de Educación Superior de Ensenada (CICESE), 22860 Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +52-646-1745050
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Slezak R, Grzelak J, Krzystek L, Ledakowicz S. Influence of initial pH on the production of volatile fatty acids and hydrogen during dark fermentation of kitchen waste. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2021; 42:4269-4278. [PMID: 32255721 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2020.1753818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2019] [Accepted: 04/02/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The purpose of this work was to determine the effect of initial pH on the production of volatile fatty acids (VFA) and hydrogen (H2) in the dark fermentation processes of kitchen waste. The study was conducted in batch bioreactors of working volume 1 L for different initial pH in the range from 5.5 to 9.0. The dark fermentation processes were carried out for 4 days at 37°C. Initial organic load of the kitchen waste in all bioreactors amounted to 25.5 gVS/L. Buffering of pH during the fermentation process was carried out with the use of ammonia contained mainly in digested sludge. The optimal conditions for the production of VFA and H2 were achieved at the initial pH of 8. Production of VFA and H2 in these conditions was, respectively, 13.9 g/L and 72.4 mL/gVS. The main produced components of VFA were acetic and butyric acids. The production of ethanol and lactic acid was at very low levels due to the high ratio of the volatile fatty acids to total organic content of 0.86. With the optimal initial pH of 8 the yield of CO2 production was 0.30 gC/gC. High initial pH value (above 8) extended the lag phase duration in the course of H2 production. The dominant groups of micro-organisms at the most favourable initial pH of 8 for the production of VFA and H2 were Bacteroidetes, Firmicutes, Spirochaetes and Waste Water of Evry 1 (WWE1) at the phylum level.
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- Radosław Slezak
- Faculty of Process and Environmental Engineering, Department of Bioprocess Engineering, Lodz University of Technology, Lodz, Poland
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- Faculty of Process and Environmental Engineering, Department of Bioprocess Engineering, Lodz University of Technology, Lodz, Poland
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- Faculty of Process and Environmental Engineering, Department of Bioprocess Engineering, Lodz University of Technology, Lodz, Poland
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- Faculty of Process and Environmental Engineering, Department of Bioprocess Engineering, Lodz University of Technology, Lodz, Poland
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Production of Omega-3 Fatty Acids from the Microalga Crypthecodinium cohnii by Utilizing Both Pentose and Hexose Sugars from Agricultural Residues. FERMENTATION-BASEL 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/fermentation7040219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The core objective of this work was to take advantage of the unexploited wheat straw biomass, currently considered as a broadly available waste stream from the Greek agricultural sector, towards the integrated valorization of sugar streams for the microbial production of polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids (PUFAs). The OxiOrganosolv pretreatment process was applied using acetone and ethanol as organic solvents without any additional catalyst. The results proved that both cellulose-rich solid pulp and hemicellulosic oligosaccharides-rich aqueous liquid fraction after pretreatment can be efficiently hydrolyzed enzymatically, thus resulting in high yields of fermentable monosaccharides. The latter were supplied as carbon sources to the heterotrophic microalga Crypthecodinium cohnii for the production of PUFAs, more specifically docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). The solid fractions consisted mainly of hexose sugars and led to higher DHA productivity than their pentose-rich liquid counterparts, which can be attributed to the different carbon source and C/N ratio in the two streams. The best performance was obtained with the solid pulp pretreated with ethanol at 160 °C for 120 min and an O2 pressure of 16 bar. The total fatty acids content reached 70.3 wt% of dried cell biomass, of which 32.2% was DHA. The total DHA produced was 7.1 mg per g of untreated wheat straw biomass.
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Gao Y, Guo L, Liao Q, Zhang Z, Zhao Y, Gao M, Jin C, She Z, Wang G. Mariculture wastewater treatment with Bacterial-Algal Coupling System (BACS): Effect of light intensity on microalgal biomass production and nutrient removal. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2021; 201:111578. [PMID: 34228951 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2021.111578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2021] [Revised: 05/03/2021] [Accepted: 06/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Mariculture wastewater generated from the mariculture industry has increased public concern due to its impact on the sustainability of aquatic environments and aquaculture practices. Herein, the Bacterial-Algal Coupling System was applied for mariculture wastewater treatment. Microalgae growth in heterotrophy and mixotrophy (2000-8000 lux) was first compared. The best microalgal growth and nutrient removal were obtained at 5000 lux, where biomass productivity of microalgae was 0.465 g L-1 d-1, and 98.1% of chemical oxygen demand, 70.7% of ammonia-nitrogen, and 90.0% of total phosphorus were removed. To further understand the nutrient removal through microalgae cultivation, the enzyme activities involved in the Calvin cycle and the Tricarboxylic Acid cycle at different light intensities were determined. Under mixotrophic cultivation, there was a coordination between photosynthesis and heterotrophic metabolism in the agal cell, which resulted in a high algal biomass production and removal efficiency of nutrients. This study provided a novel insight into the bioremediation of mariculture wastewater and microalgae cultivation.
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- Yedong Gao
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, China; Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental and Ecology, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, Kgs. Lyngby, DK-2800, Denmark
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, China
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- Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, 266071, China
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Hassan GK, Jones RJ, Massanet-Nicolau J, Dinsdale R, Abo-Aly MM, El-Gohary FA, Guwy A. Increasing 2 -Bio- (H 2 and CH 4) production from food waste by combining two-stage anaerobic digestion and electrodialysis for continuous volatile fatty acids removal. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2021; 129:20-25. [PMID: 34020372 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2021.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2021] [Revised: 04/25/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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A novel approach of using two stage anaerobic digestion coupled with electrodialysis technology has been investigated. This approach was used to improving bio hydrogen and methane yields from food waste while simultaneously producing a green chemical feedstock. The first digester was used for hydrogen production and the second digester was used for methane production. The first digester was combined with continuous separation of volatile fatty acids using electrodialysis. The concentrations of carbohydrates, proteins and fats in the prepared food waste were 22.7%, 5.7% and 5.2% respectively. Continuous removal of volatile fatty acids during fermentation in the hydrogen digester not only increased hydrogen yields but also increased the production rate of volatile fatty acids. As a result of continuous VFA separation, hydrogen yields increased from 17.3 mL H2/g VS fermenter to 33.68 mL H2/g VS fermenter. Methane yields also increased from 28.94 mL CH4/g VS fermenter to 43.94 mL CH4/g VS fermenter. This represents a total increase in bio-energy yields of 77.1%. COD reduced by 73% after using two stage anaerobic digestion, however, this reduction increased to 86.7% after using electrodialysis technology for separation of volatile fatty acids. Electrodialysis technology coupled with anaerobic digestion improved substrate utilization, increased bioenergy yields and looks to be promising for treating complex wastes such as food waste.
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- Gamal K Hassan
- Sustainable Environment Research Centre, Faculty of Computing Engineering and Science, University of South Wales, Pontypridd CF37 1DL, United Kingdom; Water Pollution Research Department, National Research Centre, 33 Bohouth St., P.O. Box 12622, Dokki, Giza, Egypt.
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- Sustainable Environment Research Centre, Faculty of Computing Engineering and Science, University of South Wales, Pontypridd CF37 1DL, United Kingdom
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- Sustainable Environment Research Centre, Faculty of Computing Engineering and Science, University of South Wales, Pontypridd CF37 1DL, United Kingdom
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- Sustainable Environment Research Centre, Faculty of Computing Engineering and Science, University of South Wales, Pontypridd CF37 1DL, United Kingdom
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Water Pollution Research Department, National Research Centre, 33 Bohouth St., P.O. Box 12622, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Sustainable Environment Research Centre, Faculty of Computing Engineering and Science, University of South Wales, Pontypridd CF37 1DL, United Kingdom
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Charria-Girón E, Amazo V, De Angulo D, Hidalgo E, Villegas-Torres MF, Baganz F, Caicedo Ortega NH. Strategy for Managing Industrial Anaerobic Sludge through the Heterotrophic Cultivation of Chlorella sorokiniana: Effect of Iron Addition on Biomass and Lipid Production. Bioengineering (Basel) 2021; 8:bioengineering8060082. [PMID: 34200526 PMCID: PMC8228024 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering8060082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Revised: 05/31/2021] [Accepted: 06/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Microalgae provides an alternative for the valorization of industrial by-products, in which the nutritional content varies substantially and directly affects microalgae system performance. Herein, the heterotrophic cultivation of Chlorella sorokiniana was systematically studied, allowing us to detect a nutritional deficiency other than the carbon source through assessing the oxygen transfer rate for glucose or acetate fermentation. Consequently, a mathematical model of the iron co-limiting effect on heterotrophic microalgae was developed by exploring its ability to regulate the specific growth rate and yield. For instance, higher values of the specific growth rate (0.17 h-1) compared with those reported for the heterotrophic culture of Chlorella were obtained due to iron supplementation. Therefore, anaerobic sludge from an industrial wastewater treatment plant (a baker's yeast company) was pretreated to obtain an extract as a media supplement for C. sorokiniana. According to the proposed model, the sludge extract allowed us to supplement iron values close to the growth activation concentration (KFe ~12 mg L-1). Therefore, a fed-batch strategy was evaluated on nitrogen-deprived cultures supplemented with the sludge extract to promote biomass formation and fatty acid synthesis. Our findings reveal that nitrogen and iron in sludge extract can supplement heterotrophic cultures of Chlorella and provide an alternative for the valorization of industrial anaerobic sludge.
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- Esteban Charria-Girón
- Departamento de Ingeniería Bioquímica, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Icesi, Calle 18 No. 122–135, Cali 760031, Colombia; (E.C.-G.); (V.A.); (D.D.A.); (E.H.)
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Bioquímica, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Icesi, Calle 18 No. 122–135, Cali 760031, Colombia; (E.C.-G.); (V.A.); (D.D.A.); (E.H.)
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Bioquímica, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Icesi, Calle 18 No. 122–135, Cali 760031, Colombia; (E.C.-G.); (V.A.); (D.D.A.); (E.H.)
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Bioquímica, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Icesi, Calle 18 No. 122–135, Cali 760031, Colombia; (E.C.-G.); (V.A.); (D.D.A.); (E.H.)
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- Departamento de Ciencias Químicas, Facultad de Ciencias Naturales, Universidad Icesi, Calle 18 No. 122–135, Cali 760031, Colombia;
- Centro BioInc, Universidad Icesi, Calle 18 No. 122–135, Cali 760031, Colombia
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, University College London, Gordon Street, London WC1H 0AH, UK;
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Bioquímica, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Icesi, Calle 18 No. 122–135, Cali 760031, Colombia; (E.C.-G.); (V.A.); (D.D.A.); (E.H.)
- Centro BioInc, Universidad Icesi, Calle 18 No. 122–135, Cali 760031, Colombia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +57-318-754-8041
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Chalima A, de Castro LF, Burgstaller L, Sampaio P, Carolas AL, Gildemyn S, Velghe F, Ferreira BS, Pais C, Neureiter M, Dietrich T, Topakas E. Waste-derived volatile fatty acids as carbon source for added-value fermentation approaches. FEMS Microbiol Lett 2021; 368:6283741. [PMID: 34036336 DOI: 10.1093/femsle/fnab054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The establishment of a sustainable circular bioeconomy requires the effective material recycling from biomass and biowaste beyond composting/fertilizer or anaerobic digestion/bioenergy. Recently, volatile fatty acids attracted much attention due to their potential application as carbon source for the microbial production of high added-value products. Their low-cost production from different types of wastes through dark fermentation is a key aspect, which will potentially lead to the sustainable production of fuels, materials or chemicals, while diminishing the waste volume. This article reviews the utilization of a volatile fatty acid platform for the microbial production of polyhydroxyalkanoates, single cell oil and omega-3 fatty acids, giving emphasis on the fermentation challenges for the efficient implementation of the bioprocess and how they were addressed. These challenges were addressed through a research project funded by the European Commission under the Horizon 2020 programme entitled 'VOLATILE-Biowaste derived volatile fatty acid platform for biopolymers, bioactive compounds and chemical building blocks'.
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- Angelina Chalima
- Industrial Biotechnology and Biocatalysis Group, Biotechnology Laboratory, School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 9 Iroon Polytechniou Str., Zografou Campus, 15780 Athens, Greece
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- TECNALIA, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Parque Tecnológico de Álava, Leonardo Da Vinci 1, 01510 Miñano, Álava, Spain
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- Institute of Environmental Biotechnology, Department of Agrobiotechnology, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Konrad-Lorenz-Str. 20, 3430 Tulln, Austria
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- Centre of Molecular and Environmental Biology (CBMA), Department of Biology, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal.,Institute of Science and Innovation for Bio-Sustainability (IB-S), University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal
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- Biotrend SA - Biocant Park, Núcleo 04, Lote 2, 3060-197 Cantanhede, Portugal
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- Centre of Molecular and Environmental Biology (CBMA), Department of Biology, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal.,Institute of Science and Innovation for Bio-Sustainability (IB-S), University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal
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- Institute of Environmental Biotechnology, Department of Agrobiotechnology, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Konrad-Lorenz-Str. 20, 3430 Tulln, Austria
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- TECNALIA, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Parque Tecnológico de Álava, Leonardo Da Vinci 1, 01510 Miñano, Álava, Spain
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- Industrial Biotechnology and Biocatalysis Group, Biotechnology Laboratory, School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 9 Iroon Polytechniou Str., Zografou Campus, 15780 Athens, Greece
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Mehta AK, Chakraborty S. Multiscale integration of mixotrophic microalgal cultivation, lipid synthesis, rapid biomass harvesting, and nutrient recycling in pilot-scale photobioreactors. ALGAL RES 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2020.102146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Patel A, Mahboubi A, Horváth IS, Taherzadeh MJ, Rova U, Christakopoulos P, Matsakas L. Volatile Fatty Acids (VFAs) Generated by Anaerobic Digestion Serve as Feedstock for Freshwater and Marine Oleaginous Microorganisms to Produce Biodiesel and Added-Value Compounds. Front Microbiol 2021; 12:614612. [PMID: 33584617 PMCID: PMC7876238 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.614612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2020] [Accepted: 01/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Given an increasing focus on environmental sustainability, microbial oils have been suggested as an alternative to petroleum-based products. However, microbial oil production relies on the use of costly sugar-based feedstocks. Substrate limitation, elevated costs, and risk of contamination have sparked the search for alternatives to sugar-based platforms. Volatile fatty acids are generated during anaerobic digestion of organic waste and are considered a promising substrate for microbial oil production. In the present study, two freshwater and one marine microalga along with two thraustochytrids were evaluated for their potential to produce lipids when cultivated on volatile fatty acids generated from food waste via anaerobic digestion using a membrane bioreactor. Freshwater microalgae Auxenochlorella protothecoides and Chlorella sorokiniana synthesized lipids rich in palmitic acid (C16:0), stearic acid (C18:0), oleic acid (C18:1), and linoleic acid (C18:2). This composition corresponds to that of soybean and jatropha oils, which are used as biodiesel feedstock. Production of added-value polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) mainly omega-3 fatty acids was examined in three different marine strains: Aurantiochytrium sp. T66, Schizochytrium limacinum SR21, and Crypthecodinium cohnii. Only Aurantiochytrium sp. T66 seemed promising, generating 43.19% docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and 13.56% docosapentaenoic acid (DPA) in total lipids. In summary, we show that A. protothecoides, C. sorokiniana, and Aurantiochytrium sp. T66 can be used for microbial oil production from food waste material.
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- Alok Patel
- Biochemical Process Engineering, Division of Chemical Engineering, Department of Civil, Environmental, and Natural Resources Engineering, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, Sweden
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- Swedish Centre for Resource Recovery, University of Borås, Borås, Sweden
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- Biochemical Process Engineering, Division of Chemical Engineering, Department of Civil, Environmental, and Natural Resources Engineering, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, Sweden
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- Biochemical Process Engineering, Division of Chemical Engineering, Department of Civil, Environmental, and Natural Resources Engineering, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, Sweden
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- Biochemical Process Engineering, Division of Chemical Engineering, Department of Civil, Environmental, and Natural Resources Engineering, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, Sweden
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Szacherska K, Oleskowicz-Popiel P, Ciesielski S, Mozejko-Ciesielska J. Volatile Fatty Acids as Carbon Sources for Polyhydroxyalkanoates Production. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13030321. [PMID: 33498279 PMCID: PMC7863920 DOI: 10.3390/polym13030321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2020] [Revised: 01/13/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Waste of industrial origin produced from synthetic materials are a serious threat to the natural environment. The ending resources of fossil raw materials and increasingly restrictive legal standards for the management of plastic waste have led to research on the use of biopolymers, which, due to their properties, may be an ecological alternative to currently used petrochemical polymers. Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) have gained much attention in recent years as the next generation of environmentally friendly materials. Currently, a lot of research is being done to reduce the costs of the biological process of PHA synthesis, which is the main factor limiting the production of PHAs on the industrial scale. The volatile fatty acids (VFAs) produced by anaerobic digestion from organic industrial and food waste, and various types of wastewater could be suitable carbon sources for PHA production. Thus, reusing the organic waste, while reducing the future fossil fuel, originated from plastic waste. PHA production from VFAs seem to be a good approach since VFAs composition determines the constituents of PHAs polymer and is of great influence on its properties. In order to reduce the overall costs of PHA production to a more reasonable level, it will be necessary to design a bioprocess that maximizes VFAs production, which will be beneficial for the PHA synthesis. Additionally, a very important factor that affects the profitable production of PHAs from VFAs is the selection of a microbial producer that will effectively synthesize the desired bioproduct. PHA production from VFAs has gained significant interest since VFAs composition determines the constituents of PHA polymer. Thus far, the conversion of VFAs into PHAs using pure bacterial cultures has received little attention, and the majority of studies have used mixed microbial communities for this purpose. This review discusses the current state of knowledge on PHAs synthesized by microorganisms cultured on VFAs.
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- Karolina Szacherska
- Department of Microbiology and Mycology, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland;
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- Water Supply and Bioeconomy Division, Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Energy, Poznan University of Technology, 60-965 Poznan, Poland;
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- Department of Environmental Biotechnology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland;
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- Department of Microbiology and Mycology, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland;
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You X, Zhang Z, Guo L, Liao Q, Wang Y, Zhao Y, Jin C, Gao M, She Z, Wang G. Integrating acidogenic fermentation and microalgae cultivation of bacterial-algal coupling system for mariculture wastewater treatment. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2021; 320:124335. [PMID: 33157451 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2020.124335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Revised: 10/24/2020] [Accepted: 10/24/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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In this study, Bacterial-Algal Coupling System, a method integrated acidogenic fermentation (AF) and microalgae cultivation, was applied to the mariculture wastewater (MW) treatment. The MW was acidogenic fermented at different initial pH (4.0-10.0), and different dilution rate (5%-20%) of AF effluent was used for Chlorella vulgaris cultivation. The results showed that the maximum biomass production (5.6 g/L) of microalgae was obtained with 10% AF effluent. Ammonium, phosphate and volatile fatty acids could be metabolized by microalgae. More specifically, acetic acid and propionic acid were utilized prior to butyric acid and valeric acid. To better understand the synergy of heterotrophic metabolism and photosynthesis, the activities of Rubisco and citrate synthase were revealed to provide additional insight for nutrients recovery from MW by mixotrophic cultivation of microalgae.
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- Xuting You
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, Kgs Lyngby, DK-2800, Denmark
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China; Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental and Ecology, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, United States
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
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- Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China
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Arisht SN, Abdul PM, Jasni J, Mohd Yasin NH, Lin SK, Wu SY, Takriff MS, Jahim JM. Dose-response analysis of toxic effect from palm oil mill effluent (POME) by-products on biohydrogen producing bacteria - A preliminary study on microbial density and determination of EC 50. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2020; 203:110991. [PMID: 32888602 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.110991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2020] [Revised: 06/19/2020] [Accepted: 07/05/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The stimulant and toxicity effects of reported organic (acetic acid, propionic acid, butyric acid, formic acid, oil & grease) and inorganic (copper) by-products presented in palm oil mill effluent on anaerobic bacterial population were examined in this paper. The toxicity test had shown that acetic, propionic and butyric acids tend to stimulate the bacterial density level (survival rate more than 50%), while formic acid, copper, oil and grease were shown to have suppressed the density level (survival rate less than 50%). The highest biomass recorded was 1.66 mg/L for the concentration of acetic acid at 216 mg/L and lowest biomass concentration, 0.90 mg/L for copper at 1.40 mg/L. Biohydrogen-producing bacteria have a favourable growth rate around pH 5.5. The comparison of half maximal effective concentration (EC50) values between two test duration on the effects of organic and inorganic by-products postulate that bacteria had a higher tolerance towards volatile fatty acids. While acetic, butyric and propionic acids had exhibited higher tolerance EC50 values for bacteria, but the opposite trend was observed for formic acid, copper and oil & grease.
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- Shalini Narayanan Arisht
- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia; Research Centre for Sustainable Process Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, UKM, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Feng Chia University, Taichung, 40724, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Feng Chia University, Taichung, 40724, Taiwan; Green Energy Development Center, Feng Chia University, Taichung, 40724, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia; Research Centre for Sustainable Process Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, UKM, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia; Research Centre for Sustainable Process Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, UKM, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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Haske-Cornelius O, Vu T, Schmiedhofer C, Vielnascher R, Dielacher M, Sachs V, Grasmug M, Kromus S, Guebitz G. Cultivation of heterotrophic algae on enzymatically hydrolyzed municipal food waste. ALGAL RES 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2020.101993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Venkateswar Reddy M, Kumar G, Mohanakrishna G, Shobana S, Al-Raoush RI. Review on the production of medium and small chain fatty acids through waste valorization and CO 2 fixation. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2020; 309:123400. [PMID: 32371319 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2020.123400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2020] [Revised: 04/15/2020] [Accepted: 04/16/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The developing approaches in the recovery of resources from biowastes for the production of renewable value-added products and fuels, using microbial cultures as bio-catalyst have now became promising aspect. In the path of anaerobic digestion, the microorganisms are assisting transformation of a complex organic feedstock/waste to biomass and biogas. This potentiality consequently leads to the production of intermediate precursors of renewable value-added products. Particularly, a set of anaerobic pathways in the fermentation process, yields small-chain fatty acids (SCFA), and medium-chain fatty acids (MCFA) via chain elongation pathways from waste valorization and CO2 fixation. This review focuses on the production of SCFA and MCFA from CO2, synthetic substrates and waste materials. Moreover, the review introduces the metabolic engineering of Escherichia coli and Saccharomyces cerevisiae for SCFAs/MCFAs production. Furtherly, it concludes that future critical research might target progress of this promising approach as a valorization of complex organic wastes.
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- M Venkateswar Reddy
- Institut für Molekulare Mikrobiologie und Biotechnologie, Westfälische Wilhelms Universität, Corrensstr. 3, 48149 Münster, Germany
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, College of Engineering, Qatar University, P O Box 2713, Doha, Qatar.
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- Department of Chemistry & Research Centre, Mohamed Sathak Engineering College, Kilakarai, 623 806 Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, College of Engineering, Qatar University, P O Box 2713, Doha, Qatar
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Karnaouri A, Chalima A, Kalogiannis KG, Varamogianni-Mamatsi D, Lappas A, Topakas E. Utilization of lignocellulosic biomass towards the production of omega-3 fatty acids by the heterotrophic marine microalga Crypthecodinium cohnii. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2020; 303:122899. [PMID: 32028216 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2020.122899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2019] [Revised: 01/23/2020] [Accepted: 01/24/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Omega-3 fatty acids have become a commodity of high nutritional and commercial value; intensive fishing and its environmental and social cost has led researchers to seeking alternative more sustainable ways of producing them. Heterotrophic microalgae such as Crypthecodinium cohnii, a marine dinoflagellate, have the ability to utilize various substrates and accumulate high amounts of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). In this work, a mild oxidative organosolv pretreatment of beechwood pulps was employed that allowed up to 95% of lignin removal in a single stage, thus yielding a cellulose-rich solid fraction. The enzymatic hydrolysates were evaluated for their ability to support the growth and lipid accumulation of C. cohnii in batch and fed-batch cultures; the results verified the successful microalgae growth, while DHA reached up to 43.5% of the cell's total lipids. The proposed bioprocess demonstrated the utilization of non-edible biomass towards high added value food supplements in a sustainable and efficient manner.
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- Anthi Karnaouri
- Industrial Biotechnology & Biocatalysis Group, School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 9 Iroon Polytechniou Str, Zografou Campus, 15780 Athens, Greece
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- Industrial Biotechnology & Biocatalysis Group, School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 9 Iroon Polytechniou Str, Zografou Campus, 15780 Athens, Greece
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- Chemical Process and Energy Resources Institute (CPERI), CERTH, 6th Km Harilaou‑Thermi Road, Thermi, 57001, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Industrial Biotechnology & Biocatalysis Group, School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 9 Iroon Polytechniou Str, Zografou Campus, 15780 Athens, Greece
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- Chemical Process and Energy Resources Institute (CPERI), CERTH, 6th Km Harilaou‑Thermi Road, Thermi, 57001, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Industrial Biotechnology & Biocatalysis Group, School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 9 Iroon Polytechniou Str, Zografou Campus, 15780 Athens, Greece; Biochemical and Chemical Process Engineering, Division of Sustainable Process Engineering, Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering, Luleå University of Technology, SE-97187 Luleå, Sweden.
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Blasco L, Kahala M, Tampio E, Vainio M, Ervasti S, Rasi S. Effect of Inoculum Pretreatment on the Composition of Microbial Communities in Anaerobic Digesters Producing Volatile Fatty Acids. Microorganisms 2020; 8:microorganisms8040581. [PMID: 32316448 PMCID: PMC7232380 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms8040581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2020] [Revised: 04/09/2020] [Accepted: 04/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Volatile fatty acids (VFAs) are intermediates in the methane formation pathway of anaerobic digestion and can be produced through the fermentation of organic wastes. VFAs have become an anticipated resource- and cost-effective way to replace fossil resources with higher added value and more versatile fuels and chemicals. However, there are still challenges in the production of targeted compounds from diverse and complex biomasses, such as urban biowastes. In this study, the aim was to modulate the microbial communities through inoculum treatment to enhance the production of green chemicals. Thermal and freeze-thaw treatments were applied to the anaerobic digester inoculum to inhibit the growth of methanogens and to enhance the performance of acidogenic and acetogenic bacteria. VFA fermentation after different inoculum treatments was studied in batch scale using urban biowaste as the substrate and the process performance was assessed with chemical and microbial analyses. Inoculum treatments, especially thermal treatment, were shown to increase VFA yields, which were also correlating with the dynamics of the microbial communities and retention times of the test. There was a strong correlation between VFA production and the relative abundances of the microbial orders Clostridiales (families Ruminococcaceae, Lachnospiraceae and Clostridiaceae), and Lactobacillales. A syntrophic relationship of these taxa with members of the Methanobacteriales order was also presumed.
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Venkata Mohan S, Hemalatha M, Chakraborty D, Chatterjee S, Ranadheer P, Kona R. Algal biorefinery models with self-sustainable closed loop approach: Trends and prospective for blue-bioeconomy. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2020; 295:122128. [PMID: 31563289 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2019.122128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2019] [Revised: 09/04/2019] [Accepted: 09/05/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Microalgae due to its metabolic versatility have received a focal attention in the biorefinery and bioeconomy context. Microalgae products have broad and promising application potential in the domain of renewable fuels/energy, nutraceutical, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Biorefining of microalgal biomass in a circular loop with an aim to maximize resource recovery is being considered as one of the sustainable option that will have both economical and environmental viability. The expansive scope of microalgae cultivation with self-sustainability approach was discussed in this communication in the framework of blue-bioeconomy. Microalgae based primary products, cultivation strategies, valorization of microalgae biomass for secondary products and integrated biorefinery models for the production of multi-based products were discussed. The need and prospect of self-sustainable models in closed loop format was also elaborated.
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- S Venkata Mohan
- Bioengineering and Environmental Sciences Lab, Department of Energy and Environmental Engineering, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), Hyderabad, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT) Campus, Hyderabad, India.
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- Bioengineering and Environmental Sciences Lab, Department of Energy and Environmental Engineering, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), Hyderabad, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT) Campus, Hyderabad, India
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- Bioengineering and Environmental Sciences Lab, Department of Energy and Environmental Engineering, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), Hyderabad, India
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- Bioengineering and Environmental Sciences Lab, Department of Energy and Environmental Engineering, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), Hyderabad, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT) Campus, Hyderabad, India
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- Bioengineering and Environmental Sciences Lab, Department of Energy and Environmental Engineering, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), Hyderabad, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT) Campus, Hyderabad, India
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- Bioengineering and Environmental Sciences Lab, Department of Energy and Environmental Engineering, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), Hyderabad, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT) Campus, Hyderabad, India
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Gauthier L, Tison-Rosebery J, Morin S, Mazzella N. Metabolome response to anthropogenic contamination on microalgae: a review. Metabolomics 2019; 16:8. [PMID: 31863210 DOI: 10.1007/s11306-019-1628-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2019] [Accepted: 12/08/2019] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Microalgae play a key role in ecosystems and are widely used in ecological status assessment. Research focusing on such organisms is then well developed and essential. Anyway, approaches for a better comprehension of their metabolome's response towards anthropogenic stressors are only emerging. AIM OF REVIEW This review presents the biochemical responses of various microalgae species towards several contaminants including metals and chemicals as pesticides or industrial compounds. We aim to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of analytical approaches deciphering anthropogenic contaminants impact on microalgae metabolome dynamics, in order to bring out relevant biochemical markers that could be used for risk assessment. KEY SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS OF REVIEW Studies to date on ecotoxicological metabolomics on microalgae are highly heterogeneous in both analytical techniques and resulting metabolite identification. There is a real need for studies using complementary approaches to determine biomarkers usable for ecological risk assessment.
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- Léa Gauthier
- IRSTEA, UR EABX, 50 Avenue de Verdun, 33612, Cestas Cedex, France.
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- IRSTEA, UR EABX, 50 Avenue de Verdun, 33612, Cestas Cedex, France
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- IRSTEA, UR EABX, 50 Avenue de Verdun, 33612, Cestas Cedex, France
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Gupta S, Pawar SB, Pandey RA. Current practices and challenges in using microalgae for treatment of nutrient rich wastewater from agro-based industries. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2019; 687:1107-1126. [PMID: 31412448 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.06.115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2019] [Revised: 06/06/2019] [Accepted: 06/07/2019] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Considerable research activities are underway involving microalgae species in order to treat industrial wastewater to address the waste-to-bioenergy economy. Several studies of wastewater treatment using microalgae have been primarily focused on removal of key nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus. Although the use of wastewater would provide nutrients and water for microalgae growth, the whole process is even more complex than the conventional microalgae cultivation on freshwater media. The former one adds several gridlocks to the system. These gridlocks are surplus organic and inorganic nutrients concentration, pH of wastewater, wastewater color, total dissolved solids (TDS), microbial contaminants, the scale of photobioreactor, batch versus continuous system, harvesting of microalgae biomass etc. The present review discusses, analyses, and summarizes key aspects involved in the treatment of wastewaters from distillery, food/snacks product processing, and dairy processing industry using microalgae along with sustainable production of its biomass. This review further evaluates the bottlenecks for individual steps involved in the process such as pretreatment of wastewater for contaminants removal, concentration tolerance/dilutions, harvesting of microalgae biomass, and outdoor scale-up. The review also describes various strategies to optimize algal biomass and lipid productivities for various wastewater and photobioreactor type. Moreover, the review emphasizes the potential of co-cultivation of microorganism such as yeast and bacteria along with microalgae in the treatment of industrial wastewater.
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- Suvidha Gupta
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India; Environmental Biotechnology and Genomics Division (EBGD), CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Nagpur, India
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- Environmental Biotechnology and Genomics Division (EBGD), CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Nagpur, India.
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- CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Nagpur, India
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Kumar G, Ponnusamy VK, Bhosale RR, Shobana S, Yoon JJ, Bhatia SK, Rajesh Banu J, Kim SH. A review on the conversion of volatile fatty acids to polyhydroxyalkanoates using dark fermentative effluents from hydrogen production. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2019; 287:121427. [PMID: 31104939 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2019.121427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2019] [Revised: 05/03/2019] [Accepted: 05/04/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The production of bio/microbial-based polymers, polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) from volatile fatty acids (VFAs) of dark fermentative effluents in the bio-H2 reactor is being paid attention, owing to their commercial demand, applications and as carbon as well as energy storage source. Since, they are the cheap precursors for such valuable renewable biopolymers which all possess the properties; those are analogous to the petro-derived plastics. Several studies were stated, related to the consumption of both individual and mixed VFAs for the potential PHAs production. Their biodegradability nature makes them extremely desirable alternative to fossil-derived synthetic polymers. In this regard, this review summarizes the use of bio-based PHAs production via both microbial and biochemical pathways using dark fermentative bio-H2 production from waste streams as feedstock. Furthermore, this review deals the characteristics, synthesis and production of the bio-based PHAs along with their co-polymers and applications to give an outlook on future research.
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- Gopalakrishnan Kumar
- Institute of Chemistry, Bioscience and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Stavanger, Box 8600 Forus, 4036 Stavanger, Norway; School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medicinal and Applied Chemistry, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City 807, Taiwan; Research Center for Environmental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City 807, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Qatar University, P.O Box 2713, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Chemistry and Research Centre, Aditanar College of Arts and Science, Virapandianpatnam, Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Intelligent Sustainable Materials R&BD Group, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH), Cheonan, Chungnam 31056, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Engineering, College of Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Anna University Regional Campus, Tirunelveli, India
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.
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Mixotrophy in Synechocystis sp. for the treatment of wastewater with high nutrient content: effect of CO2 and light. Bioprocess Biosyst Eng 2019; 42:1661-1669. [DOI: 10.1007/s00449-019-02162-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2019] [Accepted: 06/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Lee K, Lee YJ, Chang HN, Jeong KJ. Engineering Trichosporon oleaginosus for enhanced production of lipid from volatile fatty acids as carbon source. KOREAN J CHEM ENG 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s11814-018-0229-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Impact of thiamine metabolites and spent medium from Chlorella sorokiniana on metabolism in the green algae Auxenochlorella prototheciodes. ALGAL RES 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2018.05.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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