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View article: Novel Process Configuration of Photobioreactor and Supercritical Water Oxidation for Energy Production from Microalgae
Novel Process Configuration of Photobioreactor and Supercritical Water Oxidation for Energy Production from Microalgae Open
This study presents the first comprehensive investigation of direct supercritical water oxidation (SCWO) of microalgae biomass integrated with photobioreactor oxygen recovery for sustainable energy production. Laboratory-scale experiments …
View article: Keggin Heteropolyacid Immobilized on Nanosilica as a Heterogeneous Catalyst for Sugar Dehydration in an Aqueous Medium
Keggin Heteropolyacid Immobilized on Nanosilica as a Heterogeneous Catalyst for Sugar Dehydration in an Aqueous Medium Open
The dehydration of fructose and glucose to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) in water solution was carried out in the presence of functionalized heteropolyanion-based heterogeneous catalysts. Two catalysts were prepared by immobilizing the Keg…
View article: Adaptive bioinspired Light Emitting Diode-Internet of Things (LED-IoT) assisted solar packed bed photocatalytic reactor system for naproxen removal from real wastewater matrices
Adaptive bioinspired Light Emitting Diode-Internet of Things (LED-IoT) assisted solar packed bed photocatalytic reactor system for naproxen removal from real wastewater matrices Open
View article: Enhancing lutein concentration in an indigenous microalgal strain through salinity, light intensity and nutrient concentrations and evaluation of its anticancer potential
Enhancing lutein concentration in an indigenous microalgal strain through salinity, light intensity and nutrient concentrations and evaluation of its anticancer potential Open
View article: Effects of Light Quality Adjustment in Microalgal Cultivation: Flashing Light and Wavelength Shifts in Photobioreactor Design
Effects of Light Quality Adjustment in Microalgal Cultivation: Flashing Light and Wavelength Shifts in Photobioreactor Design Open
The distribution of light within a microalgal culture and the choice of the best wavelengths are considered the most critical aspects in the scale-up of microalgal culture. Several studies have investigated these features, resulting in a s…
View article: Successful use of electrochemical nitrate sensor for bioremediation monitoring in microalgal cultures
Successful use of electrochemical nitrate sensor for bioremediation monitoring in microalgal cultures Open
View article: Production of Hydroxy Fatty Acids and 5-Hydroxy Methyl Furfural from Microalgal Biomass: An Integrated Biorefinery Perspective Involving Chemical and Enzymatic Conversion
Production of Hydroxy Fatty Acids and 5-Hydroxy Methyl Furfural from Microalgal Biomass: An Integrated Biorefinery Perspective Involving Chemical and Enzymatic Conversion Open
A novel biorefinery process utilizing microalgal biomass has been developed, focusing on the enzymatic biotransformation of microalgal fatty acids in hydroxy fatty acids (HFAs) and the chemical conversion of the cellular debris to 5-hydrox…
View article: CFD simulations of the transition between non-aerated and aerated conditions in uncovered unbaffled stirred tanks
CFD simulations of the transition between non-aerated and aerated conditions in uncovered unbaffled stirred tanks Open
View article: Valorization of olive mill waste fractions and production of furfural and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural by heterogeneous catalysis over Nb2O5, NbOPO4 and TiO2-PO4 catalysts
Valorization of olive mill waste fractions and production of furfural and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural by heterogeneous catalysis over Nb2O5, NbOPO4 and TiO2-PO4 catalysts Open
The production of furans from the valorization of olive mill biomass waste streams including olive mill wastewater (OMW), olive virgin pomace (OVP), dry pelletized pomace (DPP), and olive dry leaves (DL) was investigated using acidic Nb2O5…
View article: Microalgae in the Mediterranean area: A geographical survey outlining the diversity and technological potential
Microalgae in the Mediterranean area: A geographical survey outlining the diversity and technological potential Open
Microalgal diversity enables the possibility to employ them in technological applications, as widely shown by the modern literature. While there exists an extensive body of literature concerning the technological applications of microalgae…
View article: Systematic screening for the biocatalytic hydration of fatty acids from different oily substrates by Elizabethkingia meningoseptica oleate hydratase through a Design-of-experiments approach
Systematic screening for the biocatalytic hydration of fatty acids from different oily substrates by Elizabethkingia meningoseptica oleate hydratase through a Design-of-experiments approach Open
The edible plant oils production is associated with the release of different types of by-products. The latter represent cheap and available substrates to produce valuable compounds, such as flavours and fragrances, biologically active comp…
View article: Valorisation of microalga Chlorella sp. into furans in the presence of Nb2O5 catalysts
Valorisation of microalga Chlorella sp. into furans in the presence of Nb2O5 catalysts Open
View article: Utilization of native Chlorella strain in laboratory-scale raceway reactor for synthetic wastewater treatment: A study in batch and continuous modes with multi-substrate modeling
Utilization of native Chlorella strain in laboratory-scale raceway reactor for synthetic wastewater treatment: A study in batch and continuous modes with multi-substrate modeling Open
View article: Lutein Production and Extraction from Microalgae: Recent Insights and Bioactive Potential
Lutein Production and Extraction from Microalgae: Recent Insights and Bioactive Potential Open
Microalgae have been reported to be excellent producers of bioactive molecules. Lutein is a pigment reported to have various beneficial effects for humans, and especially for eye well-being. In the current review, we summarize various meth…
View article: Successful Use of Electrochemical Nitrate Sensor for Bioremediation Monitoring in Microalgal Cultures
Successful Use of Electrochemical Nitrate Sensor for Bioremediation Monitoring in Microalgal Cultures Open
View article: Environmental sustainability of microalgae-based production systems: Roadmap and challenges towards the industrial implementation
Environmental sustainability of microalgae-based production systems: Roadmap and challenges towards the industrial implementation Open
View article: Valorisation of Chlorella sp. biomass in 5-HMF through a two-step conversion in the presence of Nb2O5 and NbOPO4 and optimisation through reactive extraction
Valorisation of Chlorella sp. biomass in 5-HMF through a two-step conversion in the presence of Nb2O5 and NbOPO4 and optimisation through reactive extraction Open
View article: Modelling particle dissolution in stirred vessels
Modelling particle dissolution in stirred vessels Open
View article: Utilization of Native Chlorella Strain in Laboratory-Scale Raceway Reactor for Synthetic Wastewater Treatment: A Study in Batch and Continuous Modes with Multi-Substrate Modeling
Utilization of Native Chlorella Strain in Laboratory-Scale Raceway Reactor for Synthetic Wastewater Treatment: A Study in Batch and Continuous Modes with Multi-Substrate Modeling Open
View article: Valorisation of Chlorella Sp. Biomass in 5-Hmf Through a Two-Step Conversion in the Presence of Nb2o5 and Nbopo4 and Optimisation Through Reactive Extraction
Valorisation of Chlorella Sp. Biomass in 5-Hmf Through a Two-Step Conversion in the Presence of Nb2o5 and Nbopo4 and Optimisation Through Reactive Extraction Open
View article: Flashing lights affect the photophysiology and expression of carotenoid and lipid synthesis genes in Nannochloropsis gaditana
Flashing lights affect the photophysiology and expression of carotenoid and lipid synthesis genes in Nannochloropsis gaditana Open
View article: Inoculum of indigenous microalgae/activated sludge for optimal treatment of municipal wastewaters and biochemical composition of residual biomass for potential applications
Inoculum of indigenous microalgae/activated sludge for optimal treatment of municipal wastewaters and biochemical composition of residual biomass for potential applications Open
View article: Civil Wastewater Remediation Through Employment of Indigenous Microalgae and Sewage Sludge
Civil Wastewater Remediation Through Employment of Indigenous Microalgae and Sewage Sludge Open
Microalgae are photosynthetic microorganisms that can employ some inorganic pollutant compounds as nutrients, for example nitrates and phosphates. Traditional wastewater treatment comprises oxidation ponds in which the Activated Sludge per…
View article: Modelling Nannochloropsis gaditana Growth in Reactors with Different Geometries, Determination of Kinetic Parameters and Biochemical Analysis in Response to Light Intensity
Modelling Nannochloropsis gaditana Growth in Reactors with Different Geometries, Determination of Kinetic Parameters and Biochemical Analysis in Response to Light Intensity Open
Microalgae are unicellular and photosynthetic microorganisms which grow thanks to inorganic salts, CO2 and light, and find applications in several fields thanks to their variety. The industrial application of microalgae has not often been …
View article: Inoculum of Indigenous Microalgae/Activated Sludge for Optimal Treatment of Municipal Wastewaters and Biochemical Composition of Residual Biomass for Potential Applications
Inoculum of Indigenous Microalgae/Activated Sludge for Optimal Treatment of Municipal Wastewaters and Biochemical Composition of Residual Biomass for Potential Applications Open
View article: Cultivation and biochemical characterization of isolated Sicilian microalgal species in salt and temperature stress conditions
Cultivation and biochemical characterization of isolated Sicilian microalgal species in salt and temperature stress conditions Open
View article: Biological and chemical characterization of new isolated halophilic microorganisms from saltern ponds of Trapani, Sicily
Biological and chemical characterization of new isolated halophilic microorganisms from saltern ponds of Trapani, Sicily Open
View article: Flashing light emitting diodes (LEDs) induce proteins, polyunsaturated fatty acids and pigments in three microalgae
Flashing light emitting diodes (LEDs) induce proteins, polyunsaturated fatty acids and pigments in three microalgae Open
View article: Autochthonous microalgae grown in municipal wastewaters as a tool for effectively removing nitrogen and phosphorous
Autochthonous microalgae grown in municipal wastewaters as a tool for effectively removing nitrogen and phosphorous Open
View article: Combined effect of nutrient and flashing light frequency for a biochemical composition shift in <i>Nannochloropsis gaditana</i> grown in a quasi‐isoactinic reactor
Combined effect of nutrient and flashing light frequency for a biochemical composition shift in <i>Nannochloropsis gaditana</i> grown in a quasi‐isoactinic reactor Open
Artificial lighting may be an interesting opportunity for the cultivation of microalgae as an alternative to natural sunlight. In particular, light emitting diodes (LEDs) can be employed to tailor the lighting to the microalgal culture in …