Phycology, Volume 5, Issue 4

Massive strandings of holopelagic Sargassum cause major ecological and economic problems, but its conversion into bioproducts offers a sustainable alternative. This study assessed the potential of holopelagic Sargassum (S. fluitans and S. natans) col...

In July–August 2024, a severe dystrophic process occurred in the Orbetello lagoon (Italy). This study reports the following: (1) the macroalgal biomass and the sediment labile organic matter (LOM) between 2018 and 2024; (2) the water temperatur...

Many cyanobacteria synthesize cyanophycin, a nitrogen-rich amino acid polymer with metabolic engineering and biomanufacturing potential. In non-diazotrophic cyanobacteria, cyanophycin serves as a source of nitrogen under nitrogen stress conditions. H...

A growing body of evidence indicates that freshwater bodies, particularly eutrophic systems, are significant sources of the greenhouse gases (GHGs) carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O). Unlike marine environments, freshwater s...

Chlorella is a valuable object of biotechnology with high productivity of biomass and metabolites. The use of Chlorella for CO2 binding in autotrophic metabolism is also discussed. Various types of stress are used to increase the yield of valuable me...

Biohydrogen is considered to be one of the fuels of the future, so there is a justified need to find efficient and cost-effective technologies for its production. This study evaluated the efficiency of two biohydrogen production pathways, specificall...

Postharvest operations are cost intensive in microalgae production, and when electrocoagulation–electroflotation (EC/EF) with aluminum anodes is used, aluminum can remain associated with biomass and wash streams; hence, a selective postwash pro...

This study assesses the ecological conditions of the Colentina urban river system by investigating phytoplankton community traits, with a focus on resource use efficiency (RUE) as a functional indicator. Using phytoplankton biomass, taxonomic composi...

Water pollution is a growing concern for aquatic ecosystems worldwide, with threats like plastic waste, nutrient pollution, and oil spills harming biodiversity and impacting human health, fisheries, and local economies. Traditional methods of monitor...

The Yamuna River, among India’s most polluted waterways, is burdened by industrial, agricultural, and domestic discharges containing complex organic and inorganic contaminants. This study introduces a novel, integrated approach combining compre...