Algal biology and biofuel production

Agricultural digestate ultrafiltrate outperforms synthetic media for microalgal biomass production while enabling biostimulant generation

This study shows that livestock digestate ultrafiltrate supports higher microalgal biomass production than synthetic media and generates biostimulant biomass.

The anoxic switch: Strain variation in H2 exchange during repeated illumination after dark anoxia

The paper measures H2 exchange in green microalgae after dark anoxia and finds that first illumination produces higher H2 rates than subsequent ones, with strain-specific variation.

A Proof-of-Concept Study on Attached Spirulina Cultivation Under Microgravity and Partial Gravity Aboard the ISS

This study evaluates Spirulina cultivation under different gravity conditions on the ISS, showing feasible growth without detachment or medium issues.

Coupling microalgal bioremediation of recirculating aquaculture effluents with photobiological hydrogen production

This study integrates microalgal bioremediation of aquaculture effluents with hydrogen production using Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, achieving nutrient removal, bioenergy generation, and high-quality biomass.

A DEVICE THAT COMBINES LIGHT ATTENUATION AND SCATTERING FOR THE MEASUREMENTS OF OPTICALLY DENSE ALGAL CULTURES IN CELL CULTURE FLASKS.

This paper introduces a 3D-printable device that measures optically dense algal cultures using light attenuation and scattering, eliminating the need for dilution and sample handling.

A climate-resilient microalga, Desmodesmus ecotolerans sp. nov., for biophotovoltaic applications

This paper identifies a new microalga, Desmodesmus ecotolerans, that shows superior growth and bioelectrochemical performance under low-light and variable temperature conditions for biophotovoltaic applications.

Temperature-driven dynamics of Chlorella sorokiniana and its microbiome

This study examines how temperature affects Chlorella sorokiniana and its microbiome, finding that microbial shifts and reduced microalgal biomass occur at higher temperatures, with potential implications for microalgal production systems.

Characterizing Industrial Pond Ecology Timeline in DISCOVR Cultivation Trials for Early Detection of Pond Crashes

This study develops PondSentry, a time-series anomaly detection method, to predict algal pond crashes three days in advance using ecological data from Arizona cultivation trials.

Using CarboTrace 480 to detect protoplastation in pigment deficient mutant of Chlorella sorokiniana

This study uses Carbotrace 480 to detect protoplasts in a pigment-deficient mutant of Chlorella sorokiniana, identifying Snailase as the most effective enzyme for cell wall degradation.

Photoprotection comes at a cost: non-photochemical quenching shapes growthproductivity trade-offs in Haematococcus lacustris

This study shows that enhanced non-photochemical quenching (NPQ) in Haematococcus lacustris improves high-light tolerance under carbon limitation but reduces growth and astaxanthin productivity under high CO2 conditions.

A mechanistic framework for photon-to-carbon efficiency: coupling photosynthetic energy supply and light respiration in microalgae

The paper develops a mechanistic framework to link photon absorption, energetic coupling, and light respiration in microalgae to improve photon-to-carbon efficiency.

Over four months of ethylene production: Unlocking the potential of solid-state photosynthetic cell factories

This study demonstrates solid-state photosynthetic cell factories can produce ethylene for over four months, outperforming suspension cultures in yield and sustainability.

Expanding The Algal Hydrogen Toolbox: A Non-GMO Platform Reveals Multiple Physiological Routes To Sustained Hydrogen Production Across Microalgae

The paper presents a non-GMO platform using UV mutagenesis and screening to identify hydrogen-producing mutants in microalgae, revealing multiple physiological pathways for sustained hydrogen production.

Characterization of acetate catabolism in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii reveals distinct roles for ACS1 and ACK2 in regulating cell growth and carbon storage

This study characterizes the roles of ACS1 and ACK2 in acetate catabolism of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, showing ACS1 promotes growth while ACK2 affects carbon allocation and biomass.

Aggressive nitrogen assimilation during exponential growth in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii

This study investigates nitrogen use strategies in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii by comparing growth and N assimilation under different nitrogen sources.

Systematic evaluation of Cyanidioschyzon merolae across photobioreactor systems: Linking reactor design to biomass production and biochemical composition

This study evaluates Cyanidioschyzon merolae growth and biomass composition across different photobioreactor systems, finding that reactor design significantly impacts productivity and biochemical output.

Microalgal Co-Cultivation meets Media Recycling: A Circular Pathway to Serum and Amino-Acid Reduction in Cultivated Meat

This paper presents a circular strategy using microalgal co-cultivation and media recycling to reduce costs in cultivated meat production by replacing serum and amino acids with algal lysate.

Immobilization in nanocellulose matrix reallocates cyanobacterial proteome resources from growth to bioproduction

This study shows that immobilizing cyanobacteria in a nanocellulose matrix shifts their proteome from growth to sucrose synthesis by downregulating ribosomal proteins and upregulating carbon concentrating machinery and stress responses.

Cultivation and physiological characterization of a desert-derived Halospirulina isolate

This paper isolates and characterizes Halospirulina saudiensis from the desert, reports its genome, and shows its potential for producing ketocarotenoids and phycocyanin under saline conditions.

Evaluation of orange pulping residues as an alternative growth medium for Thraustochytrium sp.

This study compares lipid production in Thraustochytrium sp. using orange pulp residue-based media versus conventional media, finding higher biomass but lower lipid content in the residue-based treatments.

Multi-omics studies reveal how ambient temperature changes govern cellular responses of Chlamydomonas

This study shows how ambient temperature changes affect cellular responses in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, revealing extensive transcriptomic and proteomic changes linked to growth, cilia behavior, and bacterial interactions.

Enhancing microalgal productivity through bioactive substances, light, and CO2

This study evaluates how bioactive substances, light, and CO2 affect microalgal growth, finding significant enhancements in biomass and carbon fixation for specific species and conditions.

Efficient long-term cryopreservation of Arthrospira platensis NIES-39 and adaptation for the Space Algae-2 spaceflight experiment

This paper develops an efficient cryopreservation method for Arthrospora platensis NIES-39 and adapts it for a spaceflight experiment, showing viability is maintained for one year at -80°C.

From Light to Acetate: How Trophic Conditions Shape Growth and Cell Cycle Progression in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii

This study examines how trophic conditions affect growth and cell cycle progression in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii through transcriptomic analysis under autotrophic, mixotrophic, and heterotrophic regimes.

Carbon Capture Modeling and Simulation Platform: A Coupled Microalgal Bioreactor-Yeast Fermentation Approach for Bioethanol

The paper develops a simulation platform for carbon capture using microalgae and yeast to convert CO2 to bioethanol, showing process efficiencies up to 93.78% of theoretical maximum.

Metabolic reprogramming and stress mitigation of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii using protective metal-phenolic networks

This paper shows that encapsulating Chlamydomonas reinhardtii cells with metal-phenolic networks improves stress survival and alters metabolism, increasing starch and lipid accumulation under specific conditions.

Protection of algae grown for biofuel using a consortium of environmentally harvested bacteria

This paper shows that co-culturing environmentally harvested bacteria with green algae significantly increases crop protection against fungal infection without reducing productivity.

Hunting for extremophiles: a systematic screening of freshwater microalgae for tolerance to high pH and high alkalinity cultivation

The paper screens 49 freshwater microalgae strains for growth under high pH and alkalinity conditions, identifying new alkaline-tolerant strains and showing that some non-extremophilic algae can thrive in extreme environments.

Growing microalga Neochloris oleoabundans in rocking and floating plastic bag photobioreactors

This study compares biomass accumulation in three types of photobioreactors for growing Neochloris oleoabundans, finding that rocking bags yield significantly higher biomass than floating or stationary bags.

Investigating Overflow Metabolism in Heterotrophic Cultures of the Green Alga Chromochloris zofingiensis

This study investigates overflow metabolism in Chromochloris zofingiensis under different nutrient and light conditions using metabolic flux analysis and transcriptomics.