About this Research Topic
Science can create solutions to bridge the gap between the growing market demand for nutritive and biologically active compounds and industrial-level implementation. The application of green solvents and technologies allows for efficient and rational utilization of microalgae, high selectivity, and attainment of products with tunable characteristics and high quality. Conducting research in the application of green processes for the recovery of bioactive components of microalgae provides a basis for further industrial scale-up. This Research Topic will provide insights into the present use and outlook on the application of sustainable and green extractions and solvents for processing microalgae and obtaining valuable products.
Researchers are invited to propose relevant research papers and reviews. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Extraction of bioactive compounds from microalgae using alternative green extractions and solvents
• Microalgae-based biorefineries
• Stabilization of microalgae bioactive components
• Application of microalgae bioactive components obtained using green solvent/technology
• Green processes for microalgae extraction: Deep eutectic solvents / Supercritical fluid extraction / Subcritical water extraction / Ultrasound-assisted extraction / Microwave-assisted extraction / Pressurized fluid extraction / Solvent free extraction / Pulsed electric field, etc.
Keywords: microalgae, bioactive compounds, green solvent, green extraction, biorefineries
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