Many species of microalgae have been used as source of nutrient rich food, feed, and health
promoting compounds. Among the commercially important microalgae, Haematococcus …

Although biotechnologies for astaxanthin production from Haematococcus pluvialis have
been developed for decades and many production facilities have been established …

Astaxanthin is a carotenoid widely used in salmonid and crustacean aquaculture to provide
the pink color characteristic of that species. This application has been well documented for …

The reliable and efficient production of microalgae in large-scale commercial culture,
whether in open ponds or in closed photobioreactors, requires a good understanding of the …

Astaxanthin shows many biological activities. It has acquired a high economic potential and
its current market is dominated by its synthetic form. However, due to the increase of the …

The only major strategy now being seriously considered for biological mitigation of
atmospheric CO 2 relies entirely on terrestrial plants. Photosynthetic microbes were the …

Climate change mitigation, economic growth and stability, and the ongoing depletion of oil
reserves are all major drivers for the development of economically rational, renewable …

The last decade has seen a considerable increase in the use of silver nanoparticles
(AgNPs), which are found in many every-day consumer products including textiles, plastics …

Astaxanthin is a high-value carotenoid which is used as a pigmentation source in fish
aquaculture. Additionally, a beneficial role of astaxanthin as a food supplement for humans …

Sustainable biomass production is expected to be one of the major supporting pillars for
future energy supply, as well as for renewable material provision. Algal beds represent an …