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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
A. Tizvir, M. H. Shojaeefard, A. Zahedi, G. R. Molaeimanesh
Summary: This study investigated the performance and emission characteristics of biodiesel produced from Dunaliella tertiolecta microalgae for the first time. Results showed that B10 and B20 biofuels emitted less pollutants than diesel fuel but produced more O-2 and CO2, and using B20 fuel led to a decrease in engine output power and an increase in BSFC.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Uttam K. Roy, Birthe V. Nielsen, John J. Milledge
Summary: This study explored the impact of light, temperature, and nitrogen level on antioxidants and enzyme activities in microalgae, providing recommendations for optimal cultivation conditions. By applying a factorial design, it was shown that tuning microalgae cultivation conditions can lead to increased antioxidant content and enzyme activities.
MARINE BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Roghayeh Jafarpour, Saeid Vahdat, Fatemeh Asadi, Hakime Karimi Dardashti, Barbod Zarei, Abolfazl Dadkhah
Summary: The purpose of this study is to determine the optimal ratio of nitrogen to phosphorus on the growth rate of Dunaliella tertiolecta and investigate the growth rate and biomass production of these microalgae in a mixed culture. The results indicated that the weight ratio of nitrogen to phosphorus at 45:1 and threefold the standard culture medium concentration is the optimum ratio for the growth of D. tertiolecta, as it either had higher biomass production or dominated the growth of other species at this ratio.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Kevin A. Martinez, Assunta Saide, Gloria Crespo, Jesus Martin, Giovanna Romano, Fernando Reyes, Chiara Lauritano, Adrianna Ianora
Summary: This study evaluated the antiproliferative activity of Dunaliella tertiolecta against human cancer cells and identified a compound with antiproliferative activity. These findings are important for understanding the anticancer potential and industrial applications of D. tertiolecta.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ivna Vrana, Saranda Bakija Alempijevic, Nives Novosel, Nadica Ivosevic DeNardis, Dusan Zigon, Nives Ogrinc, Blazenka Gasparovic
Summary: Marine microalgae adapt to low salinity stress by remodeling their membrane lipids, resulting in changes in unsaturation and relative content of their polar lipids.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Nagwa El Agawany, Mona Kaamoush, Ahmed El-Zeiny, Mahmoud Ahmed
Summary: The study found that low concentrations of the three heavy metals have a stimulatory effect on protein content of marine unicellular green alga Dunaliella tertiolecta, but increasing levels of heavy metals lead to inhibitory effect on protein synthesis. It is recommended to encourage site selection of optimal marine environments suitable for the proliferation of marine algae rich in protein content.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2021)
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Energy & Fuels
Akash Patel, Bharat Gami, Pankaj Patel, Beena Patel
Summary: Microalgae have attracted worldwide attention as a potential biofuel feedstock, but economic feasibility is a limiting factor for commercialization. This study found that using natural seawater and unproductive land for large-scale production can significantly reduce operational costs and improve economic benefits. Efficient resource utilization, multiple products and co-products with market linkages, and appropriate policy support are key factors for the commercial viability of microalgae biodiesel production.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2023)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Jv-Liang Dai, De-Xing Song, Hao-Hong Chen, Ming-Hua Liang, Jian-Guo Jiang
Summary: In this study, the effects of piperonyl butoxide on the growth, pigment content, lipid accumulation, and content of carotenoids in Dunaliella tertiolecta were investigated. The results showed that piperonyl butoxide significantly decreased biomass, chlorophyll content, and total carotenoid content, but increased lipid accumulation. The addition of piperonyl butoxide combined with specific light intensity further increased lipid accumulation and single cell lipid content. The study provides valuable insights into chemical inducers for enhancing biodiesel production in microalgae to solve the problem of diesel shortage.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mohammad Soleimani Khorramdashti, Mohammad Samipoor Giri, Nasrollah Majidian
Summary: This study investigated the extraction of oil from Dunaliella tertiolecta microalga using supercritical CO2 solution to produce biofuels. The results showed that the biomass production of Dunaliella Tertiolecta microalga and the consumption rate of CO2 were positively correlated. The biofuel produced had a diverse fatty acid content and high quality. Increasing the pressure during the extraction process had a positive effect, and the optimal temperature for extraction was 40 degrees Celsius.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Simona Schiavo, Maria Oliviero, Salvatore Chiavarini, Stefano Dumontet, Sonia Manzo
Summary: This study investigated the adverse effects of leachates from different virgin polymers (PP, PE, PS) on marine microalgae, revealing that PP and PS leachates inhibited algae growth at low concentrations, while PE exhibited a hormesis phenomenon. PP showed marked genotoxic effects. Overall, the impact of plastics on algae followed the sequence PP>PS>PE.
JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH-PART A-CURRENT ISSUES
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Gleison de Souza Celente, Tiele Medianeira Rizzetti, Rosana de Cassia de Souza Schneider, Patricia J. Harvey, Yixing Sui
Summary: This study evaluates the effect of different carbon sources on the growth and protein profile of Dunaliella tertiolecta CCAP 19/30. The results indicate that D. tertiolecta cannot grow mixotrophically using organic carbon, while NaHCO3 is a more suitable carbon source for its growth.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Meiman Peng, Liqin Wang, Lang Guo, Jinyi Guo, Liping Zheng, Fuwei Yang, Zhuang Ma, Xing Zhao
Summary: The study showed that modifying stone waterproof coatings with titanium dioxide and silicon dioxide nanoparticles can produce nanocomposite superhydrophobic coatings with excellent water repellence, durability, and protection properties.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Linda Keil, Norbert Mehlmer, Philipp Cavelius, Daniel Garbe, Martina Haack, Manfred Ritz, Dania Awad, Thomas Brueck
Summary: This study conducted a comprehensive systems biology study on the metabolic response of D. tertiolecta to salt stress, providing insights into the short- and long-term adaptation mechanisms. The results revealed that proteins linked to the Ca2+ signaling pathway and ion channels were significantly increased in the rapid salt adaptation response, while phosphofructokinase was required for long-term adaptation. Additionally, salt stress induced upregulation of Calvin-Benson cycle-related proteins.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohammad Hassanpour, Seyed Ali Hosseini Tafreshi, Masoud Salavati-Niasari, Masood Hamadanian
Summary: The study revealed that nanoparticles have a significant impact on the growth parameters of Dunaliella salina, with the effects being dependent on the nanoparticle concentration. Lower concentrations of nanoparticles (15 and 30 mg/L) promoted cell numbers, specific growth, biomass, and pigments, while a higher concentration (60 mg/L) led to elevated levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), indicating a destructive effect on algal cells.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
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Agricultural Engineering
Gleison de Souza Celente, Tiele Medianeira Rizzetti, Yixing Sui, Rosana de Cassia de Souza Schneider
Summary: Using microalgal technology for high-value compound production has gained attention, but effective methods on an industrial scale are lacking. This study found that China is the major contributor to D. salina research, with a focus on carotenoid production, and genetic engineering is seen as the future direction.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiji Li, Simona Schiavo, Gabriella Rametta, Maria Lucia Miglietta, Vera La Ferrara, Changwen Wu, Sonia Manzo
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2017)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Filiberto Ricciardella, Sten Vollebregt, Tiziana Polichetti, Mario Miscuglio, Brigida Alfano, Maria L. Miglietta, Ettore Massera, Girolamo Di Francia, Pasqualina M. Sarro
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Environmental Sciences
Maria Oliviero, Simona Schiavo, Gabriella Rametta, Maria Lucia Miglietta, Sonia Manzo
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2017)
Article
Ecology
Jiji Li, Simona Schiavo, Dong Xiangli, Gabriella Rametta, Maria Lucia Miglietta, Maria Oliviero, Wu Changwen, Sonia Manzo
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Physics, Applied
Valentina Gargiulo, Brigida Alfano, Roberto Di Capua, Michela Alfe, Mykhailo Vorokhta, Tiziana Polichetti, Ettore Massera, Maria Lucia Miglietta, Chiara Schiattarella, Girolamo Di Francia
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS
(2018)
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Environmental Sciences
Maghdad Pirsaheb, Nammam Ali Azadi, Maria Lucia Miglietta, Mohammad Hossein Sayadi, Jana Blahova, Mokhtar Fathi, Borhan Mansouri
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Brigida Alfano, Luigi Barretta, Antonio Del Giudice, Saverio De Vito, Girolamo Di Francia, Elena Esposito, Fabrizio Formisano, Ettore Massera, Maria Lucia Miglietta, Tiziana Polichetti
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Chemistry, Analytical
Elise Saoutieff, Tiziana Polichetti, Laurent Jouanet, Adrien Faucon, Audrey Vidal, Alexandre Pereira, Sebastien Boisseau, Thomas Ernst, Maria Lucia Miglietta, Brigida Alfano, Ettore Massera, Saverio De Vito, Do Hanh Ngan Bui, Philippe Benech, Tan-Phu Vuong, Carmen Moldovan, Yann Danlee, Thomas Walewyns, Sylvain Petre, Denis Flandre, Armands Ancans, Modris Greitans, Adrian M. Ionescu
Summary: The low-power sensing platform proposed by the Convergence project is a wireless, low-power and multifunctional wearable system designed to meet the strict demands of lifestyle and healthcare applications, capable of monitoring personal health indicators and environmental chemical composition, with a particular focus on pollutant sensing capabilities.
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Energy & Fuels
Lucia V. Mercaldo, Eugenia Bobeico, Antonella De Maria, Marco Della Noce, Manuela Ferrara, Vera La Ferrara, Laura Lancellotti, Gabriella Rametta, Gennaro V. Sannino, Iurie Usatii, Paola Delli Veneri
Summary: Perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells have potential for high efficiency and low cost photovoltaics, and can improve infrared light management and resilience to shunts through optimized design. By fabricating solar cells with specific structures on n-type silicon wafers, it is possible to achieve a combined V-OC for both materials.
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Energy & Fuels
Ilaria Matacena, Laura Lancellotti, Santolo Daliento, Brigida Alfano, Antonella De Maria, Vera La Ferrara, Lucia V. Mercaldo, Maria Lucia Miglietta, Tiziana Polichetti, Gabriella Rametta, Gennaro V. Sannino, Paola Delli Veneri, Pierluigi Guerriero
Summary: Characterizing the ETL/perovskite interface is crucial for the overall performance of perovskite solar cells. This article investigates the effects of different concentrations of graphene nanoplatelets and SnO2 on degradation over time. PSCs behavior is monitored and analyzed through dark current-voltage curves and impedance spectroscopy, providing a deeper understanding of degradation.
IEEE JOURNAL OF PHOTOVOLTAICS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Vera La Ferrara, Antonella De Maria, Gabriella Rametta, Paola Delli Veneri
Summary: The study reveals that exposing triple cation perovskite solar cells to moderate humid air can significantly enhance photovoltaic parameters and further increase power conversion efficiency after storage. Additionally, by evaluating the charge carrier recombination mechanism, researchers propose a possible storage cycle method to improve the performance of solar cells.
MATERIALS ADVANCES
(2021)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Aerospace
S. De Vito, M. Salvato, E. Massera, F. Formisano, M. L. Miglietta, E. Esposito, G. Di Francia
2018 5TH IEEE INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON METROLOGY FOR AEROSPACE (METROAEROSPACE)
(2018)