2025 September - 23 articles
Arthrospira platensis extract is incorporated into sunscreen formulations for its beneficial and UV-protective properties on cultured human cells. However, its effects have not yet been assessed on non-target organisms such as endosymbiotic microalga...
Microalgae are photosynthetic microorganisms that could be used as potential microbial cell factories by directly converting CO2 into valuable bioproducts and biofuels. This study aims to improve the production of biofuel from the isolated green alga...
There has been an increasing interest in studying species of the thecate dinophysoid dinoflagellates, especially the genera Dinophysis and Phalacroma, all around the world. Abundant net phytoplankton material collected from coasts of the western coas...
HCBs (Harmful Cyanobacterial Blooms) are increasing in freshwaters across the globe, particularly at lower latitudes. In Southern Europe, a decrease in annual precipitation and an increase in drought periods have enhanced the occurrence of HCBs, impa...
Our current knowledge of the cyanobacterial diversity in Egypt is still underestimated During our routine study on Egyptian cyanobacteria, two interesting and morphologically cryptic strains were isolated from streams of Bahr Yussef and Qarun Lake, o...
Rhodomelaceae is the largest red algae family, with 158 genera and more than 1000 described nominal species. In particular, Acanthophora (Rhodomelaceae) is a red alga with erect thalli that arises from stoloniferous branches or holdfast discs, with c...
Pelagic Sargassum impacts the Caribbean and West Africa since 2011, disrupting economies and bringing major environmental, social, and health concerns. Avenues explored to valorise this biomass include the production of liquid biofertilisers and bios...
Microalgae biotechnology is increasingly applied across diverse fields, from food and medicine to energy and environmental protection, with strain selection being crucial for both target product accumulation and scalability potential. In this study,...
Transparent Exopolymer Particles (TEP) play a key role in the marine carbon cycle, facilitating the aggregation and exportation of organic matter. TEP production is particularly relevant during Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs), where dinoflagellates like...
The application of marine algae-derived biostimulants offers a sustainable approach to improving plant performance in aromatic and medicinal crops. This study investigated the effects of four macroalgal extracts and two commercial biostimulant produc...
Urban wastewater is composed of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus, organic matter, heavy metals, pathogens, and micropollutants. If untreated, these contribute to eutrophication and environmental degradation. Microalgae-based bioremediation o...
Phytoplankton–mesozooplankton interactions play a central role in shaping Black Sea food web dynamics, yet their trophic coupling has been insufficiently investigated in policy-relevant frameworks. This systematic review of 86 peer-reviewed stu...
Anthropogenic warming of the world’s oceans is not just an environmental crisis, but may result in a significant threat to human health. The combination of a warming ocean and increased human activity in coastal waters sets the stage for increa...
This study explores the enhancement of fluoride adsorption using biochar derived from the brown macroalga Sargassum polycystum, which was treated with iron oxide (Fe3O4). The macroalgal biomass underwent pyrolysis at 400 °C, followed by Fe3O4 imp...
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is recognized as a multifactorial health disorder associated with various complications. This paper presents a bibliometric analysis of type 2 diabetes mellitus and natural active substances. Currently, the research fi...
This study evaluated the effects of different storage conditions, varying in light exposure, relative humidity (RH), and packaging materials, on the physicochemical stability of Lobosphaera sp. biomass, the retention of bioactive compounds, and the b...
Cyanobacteria (also called blue-green algae)-based dietary supplements are commonplace, but cyanobacteria-enhanced foods, such as spirulina crackers, are just appearing on New Zealand supermarket shelves. While much research has been devoted to consu...
The demand for sustainable animal production is increasing. Microalgae such as Chlorella and Spirulina show promise as sustainable and functional ingredients in animal (poultry) feed. However, little is known about consumer perceptions regarding the...
High ash content in algal biomass limits its suitability for biofuel production by reducing combustion efficiency and increasing fouling. This study presents a green deashing strategy using nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA) and deionized (DI) water to puri...
Salinity serves as a critical environmental factor influencing the physiological and morphological characteristics of Spirulina, a filamentous cyanobacterium used for food production and commercial purposes. This study examined a Spirulina strain&rsq...
Conservation units (CUs) play a fundamental role in maintaining and conserving biodiversity, and are important in preserving streams, reducing impacts from human activities and increasing water availability beyond the boundaries of the reserves. Howe...
The nutrient-rich composition of seaweeds and lichens makes them well-suited for agricultural applications. Their use as alternatives to synthetic fertilizers contributes to sustainable agricultural production, enabling farmers to adopt ecological pr...
Bangiales are photosynthetic organisms that grow in the intertidal zone, a region characterized by fluctuating environmental conditions. The order comprises genera exhibiting two different morphological variations, filamentous and foliose. It was rec...
