Microalgae are photosynthetic microorganisms able to convert light energy and inorganic nutrients into high-value compounds such as fatty acids, polysaccharides, or carotenoids. Astaxanthin, a red carotenoid pigment, is a very attractive molecule due to its antioxidant properties, which are significantly stronger than those of other carotenoids and vitamins. It has numerous applications in various industries,
Microalgae are rich sources of protein, lipids, carbohydrates, and pigments. During the last decades, they emerged as a sustainable source of raw materials in the food, feed (aquaculture), nutraceuticals, medicinal and cosmetic industries. The high production cost associated with industrial microalgae manufacturing is a pressing concern that challenges their adoption as a viable source of
Microalgae are well known photosynthetic microbes used as cell factories for the production of relevant biotechnological compounds (e.g. pigments, unsaturated fatty acids) and environmental applications (e.g. wastewater treatment, lipids for biofuel). Despite these outstanding characteristics, industrial scale production of microalgae is still at an early stage of development. Moreover, the economically viable support of the
