Algal biology and biofuel production

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Axenisation of oleaginous microalgal cultures via anoxic photosensitisation.

This study evaluates anoxic photosensitisation with Rose Bengal as an alternative to antibiotics for decontaminating oleaginous microalgal cultures, showing its effectiveness against multi-drug resistant bacteria.

Specific light-regime adaptations, terpenoid profiles and engineering potential in ecologically diverse Phaeodactylum tricornutum strains

This study compares three Phaeodactylum tricornutum strains under different light regimes to identify the most suitable strain for producing high-value terpenoids through metabolic engineering.

In situ, High-Resolution Quantification of CO2 Uptake Rates via Automated Off-Gas Analysis Illuminates Carbon Uptake Dynamics in Cyanobacterial Cultures

This paper develops a low-cost system for high-resolution CO2 uptake rate measurement in cyanobacterial cultures and shows that uptake rates increase linearly then decay to cessation.

Morphotype-Resolved Characterization of Microalgal Communities in a Nutrient Recovery Process with ARTiMiS Flow Imaging Microscopy

The paper uses flow imaging microscopy to monitor microalgal communities in a wastewater treatment plant, identifying morphotype dynamics and their relationship with nutrient recovery and system performance.

Engineering the novel extremophile alga Chlamydomonas pacifica for high lipid and high starch production as a path to developing commercially relevant strains

This paper genetically engineers the extremophile alga Chlamydomonas pacifica to produce high lipid and starch levels for biodiesel and thermoplastic polyurethane precursors, demonstrating scalability in pilot-scale cultivation.