By Henrik Geltner As one of the essential building blocks of life, nitrogen is often used to boost crop growth in agriculture. Common fertilizers therefore contain high nitrogen concentrations in the form of nitrate salts. The remaining drain waters from horticulture thereby still contain high levels of nitrate. Discarding such nitrate-rich drain waters into the
By Rosaria Tizzani Microalgae offer a sustainable alternative for producing high-value bioactive compounds, specifically antioxidant pigments. Lutein, a key carotenoid vital for diverse physiological functions, including light-mediated reactions, antioxidation, and ocular protection, provides significant clinical advantages. However, conventional extraction of lutein from marigold flowers poses challenges associated with resource-intensive cultivation, substantial land use, and complex
By Shyam Krishnan Kalliadan In the rapidly evolving landscape of biotechnology, the industrial production of microalgae stands out as a field ripe for innovation, particularly through the application of data-driven technologies. These advancements encompass data management, sophisticated analytical dashboards, predictive modeling, and the integration of machine learning and deep learning techniques. Each of these components
By Luis Porras Reyes 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 biofuels). Despite these outstanding properties, the industrial scale production of microalgae is still at an early stage of development compared to
By David Pereira Microalgae are an excellent source of valuable compounds for diverse industries, including food, aquaculture, and nutraceuticals. Traditionally, microalgae are cultivated in a planktonic state within photobioreactors (PBRs) and raceways. Recent advancements have led to the development of biofilm-based technologies, which utilize microalgae’s ability to form biofilms and grow on substrates. This technique
