Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
11(9), P. 3959 - 3959
Published: April 27, 2021
Microalgae
have
become
an
attractive
natural
source
of
a
diverse
range
biomolecules,
including
enzymatic
and
non-enzymatic
antioxidants;
nevertheless,
economically
sustainable
production
such
compounds
from
microalgae
biomass
is
still
challenging.
The
main
hurdles
are:
(a)
increasing
yield;
(b)
achieving
optimal
cultivation
conditions;
(c)
energy-efficient
cost-effective
downstream
processing
(extraction
purification);
(d)
storage
post-processed
antioxidant
molecules.
This
review
provides
detailed
overview
antioxidants
in
the
cellular
metabolism
commercially
important
Dunaliella,
industrial
applications
enzymes,
strategies
to
enhanced
accumulation
cells,
opportunities
limitations
current
technologies
for
enzymes
as
alternative
common
microbial
sources.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
11(13), P. 1871 - 1871
Published: June 24, 2022
Algae
have
been
consumed
for
millennia
in
several
parts
of
the
world
as
food,
food
supplements,
and
additives,
due
to
their
unique
organoleptic
properties
nutritional
health
benefits.
are
sustainable
sources
proteins,
minerals,
fiber,
with
well-balanced
essential
amino
acids,
pigments,
fatty
among
other
relevant
metabolites
human
nutrition.
This
review
covers
historical
consumption
algae
Europe,
developments
current
European
market,
challenges
when
introducing
new
species
bottlenecks
production
technology,
consumer
acceptance,
legislation.
The
that
commercialized
Europe
were
investigated,
according
status
under
Union
(EU)
Novel
Food
legislation,
along
market
perspectives
terms
research
development
initiatives,
while
evaluating
interest
potential
market.
regular
more
than
150
was
identified,
which
only
20%
approved
EU
demonstrates
legislation
is
not
broad
enough
requires
an
urgent
update.
Finally,
growth
indicated
by
analysis
trends
research,
technological
advances,
initiatives
promote
commercialization
consumption.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
26(4), P. 943 - 943
Published: Feb. 10, 2021
Microalgae
are
known
as
a
rich
source
of
bioactive
compounds
which
exhibit
different
biological
activities.
Increased
demand
for
sustainable
biomass
production
important
components
with
various
potential
especially
therapeutic
applications
has
resulted
in
noticeable
interest
algae.
Utilisation
microalgae
multiple
scopes
been
growing
industries
ranging
from
harnessing
renewable
energy
to
exploitation
high-value
products.
The
focuses
this
review
on
and
the
use
value-added
obtained
current
application
pharmaceutical,
nutraceutical,
cosmeceutical,
agri-food
industries,
well
bioremediation.
Moreover,
work
discusses
advantage,
new
beneficial
strains,
applications,
limitations,
research
gaps
future
prospect
industry.
Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
21(1), P. 198 - 226
Published: Dec. 14, 2021
Abstract
The
global
food
processing
industries
represent
a
challenge
and
risk
to
the
environment
due
poor
handling
of
residues,
which
are
often
discarded
as
waste
without
being
used
in
further
sidestreams.
Although
some
part
this
biomass
is
utilized,
large
quantities
are,
however,
still
under‐
or
unutilized
despite
these
byproducts
rich
resource
valuable
compounds.
These
biowastes
contain
biopolymers
other
compounds
such
proteins,
polysaccharides,
lipids,
pigments,
micronutrients,
minerals
with
good
nutritional
values
active
biological
properties
applications
various
fields
including
development
sustainable
packaging.
This
review
offers
an
update
on
recent
advancement
recycling
upgrading
toward
production
packaging
materials,
could
be
edible,
(bio)degradable,
act
carriers
biobased
agents
antimicrobials,
antioxidants,
flavoring
additives,
health‐promoting
should
initiative
promote
well‐being
humans
achieve
sustainability
while
respecting
ecological
boundaries
our
planet.
Edible
films
coatings
formulations
based
extracted
from
offer
great
opportunities
decrease
devastating
overuse
plastic‐based
It
has
become
evident
that
transition
fuel‐based
circular
bio‐based
economy
potentially
beneficial.
Therefore,
exploitation
discards
within
context
zero‐waste
biorefinery
approach
would
improve
management
by
minimizing
its
generation,
reduce
pollution,
provide
value‐added
Most
importantly,
edible
materials
does
not
compete
resources,
it
also
helps
dependency
petroleum‐based
products.
Practical
Application
Almost
99%
current
plastics
petroleum‐based,
their
continuous
use
been
planet
plastic‐derived
components
have
detected
all
trophic
levels.
Besides,
increasing
amounts
by‐products
socioeconomic
environmental
challenge,
halving
loss
turning
into
products
necessary
economic
circularity.
new
systems
one
solutions
limit
persistent
plastics.
by‐products‐based
enhance
performance
compounds'
bioactivities.
Marine Drugs,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
19(10), P. 531 - 531
Published: Sept. 23, 2021
Acute
inflammation
is
a
key
component
of
the
immune
system's
response
to
pathogens,
toxic
agents,
or
tissue
injury,
involving
stimulation
defense
mechanisms
aimed
removing
pathogenic
factors
and
restoring
homeostasis.
However,
uncontrolled
acute
inflammatory
may
lead
chronic
inflammation,
which
involved
in
development
many
diseases,
including
cancer.
Nowadays,
need
find
new
potential
therapeutic
compounds
has
raised
worldwide
scientific
interest
study
marine
environment.
Specifically,
microalgae
are
considered
rich
sources
bioactive
molecules,
such
as
carotenoids,
natural
isoprenoid
pigments
with
important
beneficial
effects
for
health
due
their
biological
activities.
Carotenoids
essential
nutrients
mammals,
but
they
unable
synthesize
them;
instead,
dietary
intake
these
required.
classified
carotenes
(hydrocarbon
carotenoids),
α-
β-carotene,
xanthophylls
(oxygenate
derivatives)
zeaxanthin,
astaxanthin,
fucoxanthin,
lutein,
β-cryptoxanthin,
canthaxanthin.
This
review
summarizes
present
up-to-date
knowledge
anti-inflammatory
anticancer
activities
microalgal
carotenoids
both
vitro
vivo,
well
latest
status
human
studies
use
prevention
treatment
diseases
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(4), P. 1924 - 1924
Published: Feb. 12, 2022
Nowadays,
microalgae
and
cyanobacteria
have
become
a
promising
sustainable
source
of
useful
products,
thanks
to
their
richness
in
bioactive
metabolites
high
value
(antibiotics,
toxins,
pharmaceutically
active
compounds,
plant
growth
regulators,
others).
These
photoautotroph
microorganisms
generate
biomass
using
photosynthesis.
This
review,
which
distinguishes
Cyanobacteria,
often
called
blue-green
microalgae,
aims
present
classification
taxonomic
diversity
as
the
ecological
niches
occupied
by
them.
In
addition,
usages
open
ponds
photobioreactors
produce
various
Cyanobacteria
strains
high-value
compounds
from
these
are
summarized.
Finally,
numerous
commercial
applications
phytoplanktons
different
fields,
such
food,
dietary
supplements,
feed,
cosmetic,
biofuel
applications,
reviewed.
New Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Microalgae
are
a
diverse
group
of
photosynthetic
microorganisms
that
can
be
exploited
to
produce
sustainable
food
and
feed
products,
alleviate
environmental
pollution,
or
sequester
CO
Cosmetics,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
8(2), P. 52 - 52
Published: June 17, 2021
In
recent
years,
there
has
been
considerable
interest
in
using
microalgal
lipids
the
food,
chemical,
pharmaceutical,
and
cosmetic
industries.
Several
species
can
accumulate
appreciable
lipid
quantities
therefore
are
characterized
as
oleaginous.
formulations,
their
derivatives
one
of
main
ingredients.
Different
classes
great
moisturizing,
emollient,
softening
agents,
work
surfactants
emulsifiers,
give
consistence
to
products,
color
fragrance
carriers,
act
preservatives
maintain
products
integrity,
be
part
molecules
delivery
system.
past,
chemicals
have
widely
used
but
today’s
market
customers’
demands
oriented
towards
natural
products.
Microalgae
an
extraordinary
source
other
many
bioactive
molecules.
Scientists’
attention
microalgae
cultivation
for
industrial
application
is
increasing.
For
high
costs
associated,
commercialization
still
not
very
widespread.
The
possibility
use
biomass
various
purposes
could
make
more
economically
competitive.
Bioengineered,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12(1), P. 3787 - 3801
Published: Jan. 1, 2021
Hydrocolloids
are
a
class
of
food
additives
with
broad
applications
in
the
industry
to
develop
structure
ingredients.
can
be
synthetic,
plant-based,
or
animal-based.
Increasing
consumer
awareness
has
led
use
natural
ingredients
derived
from
sources,
making
algae-derived
hydrocolloids
more
appealing
nowadays.
Algae-derived
such
as
carrageenan,
agar,
and
alginate
widely
used
thickening,
gelling,
emulsifying
agents.
Carrageenans
sulfated
polysaccharides
diverse
structural
specificities.
The
safety
carrageenan
been
debated
recently
due
reported
pro-inflammatory
activities
probable
digestion
by
gut
microbiota
generate
oligosaccharides.
In
contrast,
both
agar
primarily
nontoxic,
generally
no
dispute
regarding
same
This
review
provides
an
overview
algae
industry,
additives,
hydrocolloids,
industries,
health-related
studies,
other
sectors,
along
future
perspectives.
Even
though
differences
opinion
exist
it
is
continued
will
until
suitable
alternatives
available.
summary,
algal
'label-friendly'
considered
safe
option
against
synthetic
additives.
