Cultivation and safety aspects of Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina) grown with struvite recovered from anaerobic digestion plant as phosphorus source

Μάρκου, Γιώργος; Arapoglou, Dimitris; Eliopoulos, Christos; Balafoutis, Athanasios T.; Taddeo, Raffaele; Panara, Anthi; Thomaidis, Nikolaos S.

doi:10.1016/j.algal.2019.101716

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“…Same electrostatic charging mechanism has been used with the microalgae Spirulina platensis for the sustained release of drugs , . This microalga has a biochemical composition of around 60–65% protein, 10–15% carbohydrates, 5–10% lipids, and 10–15% phycocyanin, so it has great potential in the pharmaceutical and medical industries …”

Section: Microalgaementioning

confidence: 99%

“…51,175,177,178 Same electrostatic charging mechanism has been used with the microalgae Spirulina platensis for the sustained release of drugs 52,179 and 10−15% phycocyanin, so it has great potential in the pharmaceutical and medical industries. 107 In recent years, Spirulina species have been investigated for biomedical applications in scaffold preparation due to its ability to heal and repair damaged tissues, as well as its biocompatibility. These species are the microalgae with the highest percentages of protein content (60−70% dry weight) and have been used to reduce inflammation and allergies.…”

Section: Biomedical Properties Of Microalgae Biomassmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…All the microalgae have been characterized as a promising source of biomass. , Biomass from microalgae is a considerable protein source and has good amino acid, polypeptide, lipid, sterol, isoprenoid, carotenoid, fatty acid, amide, amine, and ketone body profiles. − However, few strains have been studied in detail and have achieved commercial-scale production. For several species of microalgae, there are challenges of access, identification, strain isolation, and extraction, as well as recreating a culture medium that can provide a sustainable source of supply. ,, Spirulina, Chlorella, Haematococcus, Dunaliella, botryococcus, Phaeodactylum, Porphyridium, Chaetoceros, Crypthecodinium, Isochrysis, Nannochloris, Nitzschia, Schizochytrium, Tetraselmis , and Skeletonema are among the most commercially important microalgal species …”

Section: Microalgaementioning

confidence: 99%

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Microalgae Applications to Bone Repairing Processes: A Review

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Research on regeneration and accelerated recovery processes of bone tissue has driven a growing interest in the scientific community. Implementing natural materials to reduce rejections due to biocompatibility issues is an important trend. Biofunctionalization processes have been proposed to promote osseointegration in implant materials, and those substances able to generate an adequate environment for cell proliferation are the object of several studies. Because of their high protein content and their anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antimicrobial, and healing properties, microalgae represent a natural source of bioactive compounds, and are proposed as candidates for tissue regeneration applications. In this paper microalgae are reviewed as a source of biofunctionalized materials focused on orthopedic applications.

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Section: Microalgaementioning

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Section: Biomedical Properties Of Microalgae Biomassmentioning

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“…These positive impacts are, for example, particularly relevant in agriculture, where the reuse of agro-waste [123] or waste from other sectors and activities [124] may improve the narrow margins of profit of the sector and bring alternatives for waste management [125]. Agricultural fertilizers appear to be an interesting alternative for several natural and anthropogenic wastes [126], having several applications [127] around the world [128], as well as the production of feed supplements [129] or in the construction industry [130], including end-of-life vehicle waste [131]. Circular economy activities in small and medium enterprises are interrelated and form a hierarchical structure where waste reduction is a priority [132], as well as product design [133].…”

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Circular Economy and Economic Development in the European Union: A Review and Bibliometric Analysis

Martinho

Mourão

2020

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Increased changes in the climate and ecosystems call for a sustainable economic development, where economic growth should be compatible with the environment goals. In order to do this, it is urgent to find new ways of life and new production systems that make our ecological footprint compatible with global sustainability. The concept of the circular economy has brought relevant contributions to this problem. The central objective of the study presented here is to highlight the main insights presented through scientific literature about the concept of the circular economy within the European Union. In practice, the intention is to show what has already been done about this topic and what can/should be implemented in the future. To achieve these objectives, 144 articles were considered from the Web of Science (Core Collection) for the topics “circular economy” and “European Union”. These documents were, firstly, analysed through a proper literature review and later explored through bibliometric analysis, considering bibliographic data and the VOSviewer software. As the main findings have revealed, the increased importance of this concept within the European Union is recognized. However, this paper also identifies several challenges in the literature, namely the concentration of the identified publications in certain countries, organizations, and authors.

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“…It is rich in proteins, essential amino acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, pigments, vitamins, and phenolics [ 36 , 50 , 51 ]. Arthrospira platensis has protein content ranging from 55 to 70% of its dry weight (dw), which is greater than that of egg (approximately 10% of its weight [ 52 ] and 17.0% in the yolk [ 53 ]) and meat (17–20% [ 54 ]) [ 36 , 55 ]. Proteins in milk and egg have a high digestibility rate of about 97% [ 56 ].…”

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Challenges in Functional Food Products with the Incorporation of Some Microalgae

Çelekli,

Özbal,

Bozkurt

2024

Foods

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Much attention has been given to the use of microalgae to produce functional foods that have valuable bioactive chemicals, including essential amino acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamins, carotenoids, fiber, and minerals. Microalgal biomasses are increasingly being used to improve the nutritional values of foods because of their unique nutrient compositions that are beneficial to human health. Their protein content and amino acid composition are the most important components. The microalgal biomass used in the therapeutic supplement industry is dominated by bio-compounds like astaxanthin, β-carotene, polyunsaturated fatty acids like eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, and polysaccharides such as β-glucan. The popularity of microalgal supplements is growing because of the health benefits of their bioactive substances. Moreover, some microalgae, such as Dunaliella, Arthrospira (Spirulina), Chlorella, and Haematococcus, are commonly used microalgal species in functional food production. The incorporation of microalgal biomass leads not only to enhanced nutritional value but also to improved sensory quality of food products without altering their cooking or textural characteristics. Microalgae, because of their eco-friendly potential, have emerged as one of the most promising and novel sources of new functional foods. This study reviews some recent and relevant works, as well as the current challenges for future research, using different methods of chemical modification in foods with the addition of a few commercial algae to allow their use in nutritional and sensory areas. It can be concluded that the production of functional foods through the use of microalgae in foods has become an important issue.

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Cultivation and safety aspects of Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina) grown with struvite recovered from anaerobic digestion plant as phosphorus source

Cited by 17 publications

References 41 publications

Microalgae Applications to Bone Repairing Processes: A Review

Microalgae Applications to Bone Repairing Processes: A Review

Circular Economy and Economic Development in the European Union: A Review and Bibliometric Analysis

Challenges in Functional Food Products with the Incorporation of Some Microalgae

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