Methods, Techniques and Tools for Microalgae-Based Process and Product Development
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2026 | Viewed by 29
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Dear Colleagues,
Microalgae are a group of autotrophic microorganisms that live in marine, freshwater, and soil ecosystems and produce organic substances in the process of photosynthesis. Algae have been intensively exploited for a century, initially using Chlorella sp. with the aim of producing more and better food for humans. Since then, many other microalgae species have been studied with applications in various areas, from cosmetics and pharmaceuticals to energy and bioremediation.
Many research groups have been created to carry out innovative applications, expand knowledge about the life of different species of microalgae that live in seas, rivers and lakes, and find exceptional molecules in microalgae cells. In the last decade, the search for more sustainable solutions for the challenges of our time has driven researchers to look for alternatives to less sustainable practices, in the hopes of achieving a more balanced life with nature. The conversion of chemical processes to biological ones aims to achieve resilience to climate changes and a higher level of sustainability. Therefore, the Editors of this Special Issue aim to find answers to the following question: What can microalgae do for the environment and for our health? Consequently, we seek to update readers about the latest research projects, methods, and commercial installation plants around microalgae species. Advancements in microalgae analytical methods pertaining to sustainability are welcome, helping to establish the modern way to “watch” algae in the laboratory. The integration of microalgae with other organisms to improve processes is also in the scope of this Special Issue.
Dr. Nuno Costa
Dr. Carla Amarelo Santos
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- microalgae-based bioprocesses
- microalgae-based products
- photosynthetic microorganisms
- bioremediation and environmental applications
- analytical methods for microalgae research
- microalgae–organism integration
- microalgae culture
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