Microalgae and Their Bioactive Molecules: From Basic Research to Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Microalgae are a diverse group of autotrophic organisms that have the ability to grow rapidly, efficiently use light energy and fix atmospheric CO₂. It is a rich source of a number of bioactive molecules, such as proteins, lipids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, carbohydrates, vitamins and pigments with relevant commercial importance in health products, food and feed additives, cosmetics, energy sources, and so on. However, with the exception of some microalgal compounds that are already produced at a commercial level, the majority of the microalgal bioactive molecules are either not established in the market or still not commercialized. There is a future wider scope for production of sustainable environmentally microalgal high-value biomolecules.

This Topical Collection aims to collect papers dealing with the bioactive molecules from microalgae and their potential applications, a particular focus on new achievements in the field will be appreciated.

Dr. Xiaoling Miao
Collection Editor

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