Algal biology and biofuel production

Integrative multi-omic and phenotypic analysis of open raceway pond production of Monoraphidium minutum 26B-AM reveals distinct stress signatures for scale-up and infection

The paper integrates multi-omic and phenotypic data from algal cultures in open raceway ponds to identify molecular signatures associated with scale-up and infection stressors.

Hydrodynamic cues enhance algal lipid production while sustaining biomass in motile species

This study shows that applying hydrodynamic cues early in the growth phase of motile algae increases lipid production by 300% without reducing biomass or photo-physiology.

Photobiological Hydrogen Production at Scale: Integrating Bioprocess Optimization and Techno-Economic Modeling

This paper demonstrates scalable hydrogen production using microalgae and provides techno-economic analysis showing potential cost reductions for industrial applications.

Enhancing Microalgal Growth through Integrated Computational Modeling and 3D Bioprinting

This study uses computational modeling and 3D bioprinting to design microalgal structures that enhance growth rates and photosynthetic efficiency compared to flat slabs.

Protease secreting Nannochloropsis limnetica can valorise invasive plants through circular water-use and accumulate neutral lipids

This paper shows Nannochloropsis limnetica can reuse protein-depleted wastewater from Gorse leaf protein concentrate production to accumulate neutral lipids and secrete proteases for protein digestion.

Synergistic effects of proteinaceous pheromone and nitrogen starvation on male gametogenesis in the anisogamous volvocine alga Eudorina

This study shows that proteinaceous pheromones from male Eudorina colonies induce SP formation, with nitrogen starvation enhancing but not requiring this effect.

Impact of Cell Size, Light Wavelengths, and Intensities on Growth, Oxygen Production, and Consumption Rates of Chromochloris zofingiensis and Haematococcus lacustris

This study investigates how light intensity and wavelength affect growth and oxygen exchange in two microalgae species, showing blue light benefits C. zofingiensis while red light benefits H. lacustris due to differences in cell size and surface area-to-volume ratio.

Sustainable biotransformation of microalgae via probiotic fermentation for enhanced functional, nutritional, and sensory properties

This paper describes a fermentation process using Lactiplantibacillus plantarum to improve the sensory and nutritional properties of microalgae biomass without harsh chemicals.

Generation of Chlorella vulgaris starch mutants and their biomass and lipid productivities under different culture media

This study generates starch mutants of Chlorella vulgaris and evaluates their lipid and biomass productivities under different culture conditions, finding that mixotrophic growth on glucose significantly increases lipid productivity.

Engineered isoprene production from Chlamydomonas reinhardtii using herbicide selection markers and CO2-fed cultivation optimization through multi-parallel photobioreactor headspace gas analysis

This paper engineers isoprene production in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii using herbicide resistance markers and CO2-fed cultivation optimization to generate biomass and isoprene from wastewater.

Mechanism of Nanomaterial-Induced Lipid Droplet Formation in Raphidocelis subcapitata is Mediated by Charge Properties

This study investigates how surface charge of carbon dots affects lipid droplet formation in Raphidocelis subcapitata, finding that positive charges increase lipid content while negative charges mimic nitrogen deprivation effects.

Bioprospecting Native Oleaginous Microalgae for Wastewater Nutrient Remediation and Lipid Production

This study identifies native microalgal consortia from wastewater that efficiently remove nutrients and accumulate lipids, showing potential for biofuel production and wastewater treatment.

An algal nutrient-replete, optimized medium for fast growth and high triacylglycerol accumulation

This paper designs a nutrient-replete medium for Chromochloris zofingiensis to support fast growth and high triacylglycerol accumulation by optimizing mineral concentrations based on cellular ionome data.

Laboratory evolution can improve algal cell yield and lipid production under mildly cold conditions

This study shows that laboratory evolution of Chlorella sorokiniana under cold and warm temperatures can increase cell yield and lipid production, with trade-offs between traits.

Multi-omics decipher the molecular mechanisms driving high-lipid production in an artificially-evolved Chlamydomonas mutant

The paper identifies mutations and multi-omic changes in a Chlamydomonas mutant (H5) that enhance lipid production without affecting growth.

Comparative Assessment of Chlorella vulgaris Cultivation in Synthetic, Oligotrophic and Industrial Wastewater for Sustainable Biomass Production

This study compares the growth of Chlorella vulgaris in synthetic, oligotrophic, and industrial wastewater, finding that synthetic medium supports highest growth while industrial wastewater offers cost-effective biomass production.

Heterologous expression of the cyanobacterial fructose-1,6-/sedoheptulose-1,7-bisphosphatase in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii causes increased cell size and biomass productivity in mixotrophic conditions

This paper overexpresses a cyanobacterial FBP/SBPase in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, leading to increased biomass productivity under mixotrophic conditions.

Identification and Overexpression of Endogenous Transcription Factors to Enhance Lipid Accumulation in the Commercially Relevant Species Chlamydomonas pacifica

The paper identifies and overexpresses key transcription factors in Chlamydomonas pacifica to enhance lipid accumulation for biodiesel production.

Low-salinity medium for large-scale biomass production of the marine purple photosynthetic bacterium Rhodovulum sulfidophilum

This study shows that reducing salinity to 1.2% allows cost-effective growth of Rhodovulum sulfidophilum without compromising biomass quality or increasing contamination risk, making it suitable for large-scale fertilizer production.

Elevated carbon dioxide stimulates highly efficient organic-carbon consumption and confectionary-waste valorization under mixotrophy in the unicellular alga Galdieria

This paper investigates how elevated CO2 enhances organic-carbon consumption and confectionery-waste valorization in Galdieria algae under mixotrophy.

Phototropin modulates biosynthetic gene clusters network mediated biomanufacturing of anti-inflammatory metabolites in green lineage simply by illumination

This paper demonstrates that illumination, specifically blue light, enhances astaxanthin production in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii through phototropin-modulated biosynthetic gene clusters without genetic modification.

New glucose-abstaining Chlorella algae doubles mammalian cell culture longevity, boosts performance and drops serum needs enabling scaled applications.

Sustainable production of plastic-degrading enzymes in Chlamydomonas pacifica

The paper demonstrates the production of a plastic-degrading enzyme, PHL7, in the extremophile alga Chlamydomonas pacifica in open raceway ponds.

Low-Cost Screening of Algae for Extreme Tolerance to pH, Temperature, Salinity, and Light

This study develops and validates low-cost, high-throughput screening methods for algae tolerance to extreme pH, temperature, salinity, and light using agar plates and liquid cultures.

A defined growth medium for trace metal limitation studies in Auxenochlorella sp. (UTEX 250-A) during mixotrophic growth with glucose.

The paper describes a defined growth medium for Auxenochlorella sp. (UTEX 250-A) under mixotrophic conditions with controlled trace metal levels.

Random UV Mutagenesis for the production of Chlorella vulgaris mutants with low chlorophyll content for the food industry

This paper uses random UV mutagenesis to create Chlorella vulgaris mutants with reduced chlorophyll and increased lutein, suitable for food industry applications.

Description of a novel extremophile green algae, Chlamydomonas pacifica, and its potential as a biotechnology host

This paper characterizes a new extremophile green algae, Chlamydomonas pacifica, highlighting its biotechnological potential for biofuel and biodegradable plastic production.

Physiological, transcriptomic and metabolomic responses of the marine diatom Phaeodactylum tricornutum to auxin

This study investigates the effects of auxin on the marine diatom Phaeodactylum tricornutum, showing it promotes growth by enhancing photosynthetic carbon sequestration and porphyrin synthesis gene expression.

Sustainable in situ extraction of microalgae-derived terpenoids using functionalized silica microparticles

This paper develops a solvent-free method using functionalized silica particles to extract terpenoids from microalgae, showing potential for large-scale applications due to safety and reusability advantages.

The complex interplay between microalgae and the microbiome in production raceways

The paper examines microbial dynamics in microalgae production raceways using metabarcoding to identify eukaryotic and prokaryotic communities associated with Desmodesmus armatus.