2026 March - 33 articles
The present study investigated the community composition and dynamics of freshwater biofouling on fiberglass inland waterway vessel (IWV) models coated with two commercial antifouling paints deployed in the Danube River (Serbia) for a total of five m...
Obesity is a chronic systemic disorder frequently associated with multiorgan complications of inflammatory and metabolic origin. This study aimed to evaluate the histoprotective effects of Sargassum muticum, an invasive brown seaweed harvested from t...
Urban water bodies serve as biodiversity hot spots in a human-influenced landscape. We studied the backwater “Alte Donau” (Vienna, Austria), which has been the subject of ongoing management and restoration efforts. We aimed to capture sho...
The emerging Arthrospira industry in Ordos utilizes alkaline resources, the discharge of aquaculture wastewater from which may potentially influence the surrounding aquatic environment. Water quality and phytoplankton communities were systematically...
Coastal ecosystems of the tropical Atlantic and the Mexican Caribbean have experienced recurrent massive influxes of pelagic brown macroalgae, Sargassum natans and Sargassum fluitans, generating severe environmental, social, and economic impacts. Whi...
Biochar-based catalysts have emerged as sustainable alternatives for biodiesel production, achieving high yields (up to 99%) from various feedstocks. This study aimed to utilize Spirulina-derived biochar as a bifunctional green catalyst for biodiesel...
The Albufera of Valencia is a shallow, hypertrophic Mediterranean coastal lagoon. Since the 1970s, the lagoon has undergone substantial ecological deterioration, marked by the decline of macrophyte beds and the predominance of phytoplankton. The obje...
Microalgae are emerging as a key biological platform for the production of important metabolites, environmental monitoring, and water treatment. However, despite their significant potential for a variety of industrial applications, several challenges...
The mitigation of toxic cyanobacterial blooms is a much-researched and ongoing challenge. Seasonal influences, microbial diversity, and the wide range of cyanotoxins known to be associated with cyanobacterial blooms add layers of complexity to these...
Macroalgae are essential components of marine ecosystems, supporting biodiversity, primary productivity, and the functioning of coastal habitats. In the northeast Atlantic Macaronesian archipelagos (Azores, Madeira, Selvagens, Canary Islands, Cabo Ve...
Efficient inorganic carbon supply is a common limitation in microalgal cultivation, particularly in waste-derived media such as anaerobic digestate. Carbonic anhydrase (CA) accelerates the interconversion of CO2 and bicarbonate and may therefore enha...
Light and antioxidant systems play a crucial role in the life activities of algal cells. This study investigates the algicidal efficacy of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) against the harmful algal bloom (HAB)-forming dinoflagellate Prorocentrum donghaiense...
This research assesses a triphasic extraction technique for the sequential retrieval of C-phycocyanin (C-PC) and polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) from a thermotolerant Potamosiphon sp. strain. A two-stage design-of-experiments methodology was employed (Mini...
Heterotrophic nanoflagellates (HNANs) are central components of the microbial loop, transferring carbon from bacteria to higher trophic levels and facilitating nutrient recycling. While many HNANs are free-swimming, some exhibit enhanced feeding effi...
Microalgae and cyanobacteria represent promising, sustainable resources for agricultural applications, particularly as biofertilisers, biostimulants, and biological plant protection agents. Their biomass can improve nutrient use efficiency, support p...
Microalgae have emerged as sustainable biofactories producing diverse bioactive compounds with significant applications in nutrition and cosmetics. Their high metabolic versatility makes them promising alternatives to conventional resources for addre...
Conventional wastewater treatment methods often rely on energy-intensive physical and chemical processes that are costly and may generate secondary pollution. These limitations have prompted the exploration of more sustainable alternatives. Among the...
The kelp genus Eisenia Areschoug is represented by two species in the Southeast Pacific: Eisenia cokeri, distributed in Peru and Chile, and E. gracilis, endemic to Peru. However, the taxonomic distinction between these species has long been questione...
The valorization of nutrient-rich institutional effluents represents a promising route for sustainable algal biotechnology. This study investigates the potential of canteen wastewater (CW) as an alternative culture medium for Spirulina platensis, int...
The convergence of food insecurity, water scarcity, and environmental degradation has intensified the global search for sustainable agricultural models. Integrated Microalgal–Aquaponic Systems (IAMS) have emerged as a novel multi-trophic platfo...
Understanding the molecular basis of heat tolerance in microalgae is crucial for developing resilient strains for industrial biotechnology. This study identified two desert Chlorella strains, XDA024 (thermotolerant) and XDA121 (heat-sensitive), throu...
Macroalgae are increasingly recognized as a valuable source of nutrients and bioactive compounds for animal nutrition, including for aquatic species. However, the complex structure of the macroalgal cell wall limits the accessibility of intracellular...
Microalgae can modify their metabolic pathways as a response to environmental stimuli such as light, temperature, salinity, and nutrient availability, which critically influence the synthesis of lipids and other biomolecules. While extensive studies...
Inflammation plays a central role in the pathogenesis of numerous diseases through the excessive production of nitric oxide (NO), prostaglandins, and pro-inflammatory cytokines. Although bromophenols from marine algae and various phenolic compounds e...
Microalgae are sustainable sources of bioactive compounds with broad hepato-protective potential. This review synthesizes evidence for five major classes—carotenoids such as astaxanthin and fucoxanthin, polysaccharides such as paramylon and fuc...
A strain of aeroterrestrial green microalgae Coelastrella rubescens IBSS-156, isolated from an epilithic lichen, has been previously shown to efficiently produce green biomass and accumulate significant amounts of secondary carotenoids. In this study...
Achillea fragrantissima is a medicinal herb valued for its essential oils and bioactive compounds. Microalgae, such as Spirulina platensis and Chlorella vulgaris, show considerable promise as natural biostimulants due to their high levels of protein,...
The use of biostimulants has emerged as a promising strategy for enhancing seed vigor, germination, and seedling growth. This is due to the composition of beneficial substances considered as biostimulants that modulate plant physiology and metabolism...
The mucilage phenomenon consists of the appearance of large gelatinous aggregates floating in the water column. In summer 2024, this event has reappeared in the Northern Adriatic Sea (NAS) on a large scale. This study provides an integrated character...
The industrial cultivation of microalgae for high-value products faces significant challenges, particularly in maintaining long-term, cost-effective operations. Semi-continuous cultivation presents a promising solution to this problem. In this study,...
Microalgae have garnered increasing attention as promising sources of diverse natural anti-inflammatory compounds, including carotenoids, phenolics, and unsaturated fatty acids. In this study, we aimed to examine the anti-inflammatory properties of t...
Incorporating microalgae into integrated biotechnologies facilitates rational resource management. Cultivation of microalgae in various types of wastewater offers a number of advantages: safe disposal of liquid waste, restoration of water resources,...
Microalgae are increasingly recognized as promising biostimulants for sustainable agriculture, yet their potential remains underexplored due to the complexity of biostimulant activity and the vast diversity of species. Efficient standardized screenin...
