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Environmental Sciences
Sajjad Abbasi, Sahar Amiranipour, Javad Karimi, Sasan Mohsenzadeh, Andrew Turner
Summary: Microalgae, which play critical roles in the food web and biogeochemical cycling, are commercially exploited for the compounds they produce. This study investigated the effects of microplastic contamination on Spirulina, a widely distributed and commercially important cyanobacterium. The results showed that increasing concentrations of microplastics led to a decrease in growth rate and photosynthetic activity, as well as oxidative stress and production of proline. Microplastics were observed to adhere or aggregate around fragmented regions, potentially providing a mechanism for internalization.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Oranit Kraseasintra, Yingmanee Tragoolpua, Hataichanok Pandith, Ruttiros Khonkarn, Wasu Pathom-aree, Jeeraporn Pekkoh, Chayakorn Pumas
Summary: This study assessed the biological qualities of phycocyanin for use in natural hair dye products and found that it is non-toxic to human cells, has good dyeability potential, and exhibits physical stability.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
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Agricultural Engineering
Neha Srivastava, Manish Srivastava, Rajeev Singh, Asad Syed, Dan Bahadur Pal, Abdallah M. Elgorban, Deepika Kushwaha, P. K. Mishra, Vijai Kumar Gupta
Summary: This study demonstrates that Fe3O4 nanoparticles can enhance hydrogen production through co-fermentation of glucose and residual algal biomass. Under optimized conditions, the presence of Fe3O4 NPs significantly increased cumulative hydrogen production, suggesting a potential method for improving biohydrogen production efficiency.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaohua Jiang, Dabin Wang, Weiran Wu, Fengmin Li
Summary: This study investigated the inhibitory effects of two widely used antibiotics, Norfloxacin (NFX) and sulfadiazine (SDZ), on Arthrospira platensis. The results showed that A. platensis was more sensitive to NFX than SDZ. The findings provide important support for the application of A. platensis in reducing water pollution and recovering biomass resources.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Anjana Pandey, Pallavi Sinha, Ashutosh Pandey
Summary: In this study, the potential of Spirulina platensis hydrolysate as a substrate for biohydrogen production through sequential fermentative and photofermentative processes was evaluated. Response Surface Methodology was used to determine the optimal photofermentation conditions. The experiments showed that factors such as pH, dilution fold of fermentate, and Fe(II) sulfate concentration significantly affected hydrogen production, with promising results obtained under specific conditions in the second stage experiment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Ayesha Aslam, Ali Bahadar, Rabia Liaquat, Muhammad Muddasar
Summary: Clean fuels, especially hydrogen which produces water during combustion, are crucial in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This comprehensive study explores the use of biological processes to produce hydrogen from renewable resources such as biomass and solar energy. Factors such as microorganisms, substrates, additives, and operational parameters are discussed, as well as the influence of illumination systems. The findings provide valuable insights for optimizing biological hydrogen production and the efficient utilization of clean fuels.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Vasiliki Athanasiadou, Eleftheria E. Klontza, Petros Dimitriou-Christidis, Michalis Fountoulakis, Demetris F. Lekkas
Summary: Cultivating microalgae using wastewater, specifically cheese whey, can be a cost-effective and sustainable method of treating industrial wastewater and producing high-value biomass. This research investigates the factors influencing the growth of Arthrospira platensis biomass on whey rich solutions, with the aim of implementing circular economy practices and sustainable development principles. Experiment results show that a 10% concentration of cheese whey, under specific pH and lighting conditions, resulted in optimal biomass productivity and nutrient consumption. Arthrospira platensis cultures consistently demonstrate efficient growth performance in various conditions, making them a promising option for treating cheese whey wastewater and utilizing waste as a nutrient source.
SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY
(2023)
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Energy & Fuels
Jessica Teixeira da Silveira, Ana Priscila Centeno da Rosa, Jorge Alberto Vieira Costa
Summary: The study successfully increased the biomass and lipid production of Spirulina by supplementing phytohormones tZ and IAA, and extending the sampling frequency. This new strategy is significant for microalgal production and easy to implement in industries.
BIOENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Simon Rosenau, Marco Ciulu, Christian Reimer, Alexander Charles Mott, Jens Tetens, Daniel Moerlein
Summary: This study examines the effect of replacing fishmeal with spirulina in the diets of brook trout, rainbow trout, and brown trout. It finds that there are differences in the acceptance and conversion of spirulina among the different species, and that using spirulina as a feed leads to reduced growth and changes in product quality.
AQUACULTURE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Mateus Torres Nazari, Cesar Vinicius Toniciolli Rigueto, Alan Rempel, Luciane Maria Colla
Summary: This study successfully produced fungal biomass from Aspergillus niger as a bioflocculant for harvesting Spirulina cultures with high efficiencies. The eco-friendly fungal-assisted bioflocculation process enhances the sustainability of Spirulina biomass, particularly for applications such as biofuels.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mariana Diaconu, Gabriela Soreanu, Catalin Dumitrel Balan, Ingrid Ioana Buciscanu, Vasilica Maier, Igor Cretescu
Summary: Aquatic ecosystems polluted by heavy metals can affect microalgae growth. Microalgae exhibit metal tolerance and can accumulate a diversity of metal species. Spirulina platensis has biosorption ability for heavy metals like Zn, Cd, Pb, or Cr, making it useful for bioremediation. This study investigated the influence of heavy metal ions on S. platensis and its limitations in bioremediation.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ana P. Abreu, Rodrigo Martins, Joao Nunes
Summary: This paper explores the innovative applications of Chlorella sp. and Spirulina (Arthrospira) sp. in sustainable development, health, and industry. These include wastewater treatment, biofuel production, drug development, tissue engineering, and industrial production of biopolymers and renewable energy technologies.
BIOENGINEERING-BASEL
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Enrique Gonzalez Bautista, Celine Laroche
Summary: In recent years, studies have been developed to establish a sustainable biofuel production sector in order to address the scarcity of fossil fuels. This new sector must be efficient, economically profitable, and ethical. The production of bioethanol is mainly based on the fermentation of reserve sugars in microalgae and cyanobacteria, with Spirulina being one of the most cultivated cyanobacteria for bioethanol production.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Chaoyang Lu, Guangtao Wang, Quanguo Zhang, Xudong Yang, Jicai Yu, Tao Liu, Francesco Petracchini, Zhiping Zhang, Yong Sun, Danping Jiang, Xiaoyu Liang, Yameng Li, Yang Zhang, Tian Zhang, Huan Zhang
Summary: Biorefinery technology contributes to the realization of the Paris Agreement, China's carbon peak and carbon neutralization. This study investigated the gas, liquid, and kinetic characteristics of four biorefinery methods using corn stover as the raw material. The results provide insights into the efficient utilization of biomass resources and a comprehensive evaluation of biorefinery technology.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jingnan Zhang, Huiting Xue, Sirui Yan, Haibo Shi, Ling Du, Junfeng Zhang, Da Huo, Ruiping Hu, Hong Yuan, Chunli Ma
Summary: This study investigated the growth rate and taxonomic relationships of different Arthrospira strains from Inner Mongolia. Results showed similarities in genetic relationships among strains from Ordos alkaline lake and Hasu Sea in Hohhot. Phylogenetic analysis indicated the genetic closeness between certain strains.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Nicholas B. Bennette, John F. Eng, G. Charles Dismukes
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2011)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Graeme P. Gardner, Yong Bok Go, David M. Robinson, Paul F. Smith, Joke Hadermann, Artem Abakumov, Martha Greenblatt, G. Charles Dismukes
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2012)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Kelsey McNeely, Yu Xu, Gennady Ananyev, Nicholas Bennette, Donald A. Bryant, G. Charles Dismukes
APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2011)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Damian Carrieri, Gennady Ananyev, Oliver Lenz, Donald A. Bryant, G. Charles Dismukes
APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2011)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gerhard F. Swiegers, Douglas R. MacFarlane, David L. Officer, Amy Ballantyne, Danijel Boskovic, Jun Chen, G. Charles Dismukes, Graeme P. Gardner, Rosalie K. Hocking, Paul F. Smith, Leone Spiccia, Pawel Wagner, Gordon G. Wallace, Bjorn Winther-Jensen, Orawan Winther-Jensen
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2012)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nicholas J. Skizim, Gennady M. Ananyev, Anagha Krishnan, G. Charles Dismukes
JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY
(2012)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Gennady M. Ananyev, Nicholas J. Skizim, G. Charles Dismukes
JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2012)
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Chemistry, Physical
Robin Brimblecombe, Jun Chen, Pawel Wagner, Timothy Buchhorn, G. Charles Dismukes, Leone Spiccia, Gerhard F. Swiegers
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR CATALYSIS A-CHEMICAL
(2011)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Robin Brimblecombe, Annette Koo, G. Charles Dismukes, Gerhard F. Swiegers, Leone Spiccia
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2010)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nicholas S. McCool, David M. Robinson, John E. Sheats, G. Charles Dismukes
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2011)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tuan A. Nguyen, Jasmina Brescic, David J. Vinyard, Thenappan Chandrasekar, G. Charles Dismukes
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2012)
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Plant Sciences
Jonathan E. Meuser, Eric S. Boyd, Gennady Ananyev, Devin Karns, Randor Radakovits, U. M. Narayana Murthy, Maria L. Ghirardi, G. Charles Dismukes, John W. Peters, Matthew C. Posewitz
Meeting Abstract
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
G. Charles Dismukes, Gennady M. Ananyev, Derrick R. J. Kolling, Nicholas Cox, Martin Baumgarten, John Sheats, Ron J. Pace
ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2012)
Meeting Abstract
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Graeme C. Gardner, David M. Robinson, Clyde C. Cady, Yong-Bok C. Go, Peter Lobaccaro, Zach C. Maron, Ankush V. Biradar, Martha C. Greenblatt, G. Charles Dismukes, Tewodros C. Asefa
ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2011)
Meeting Abstract
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gerhard F. Swiegers, G. Charles Dismukes, Leone Spiccia, Robin Brimblecombe, Annette Koo, Jun Chen, Gordon G. Wallace
ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2010)