Application of Nanomaterials in the Production of Biomolecules in Microalgae: A Review
Nanomaterials (NMs) are becoming more commonly used in microalgal biotechnology to empower the production of algal biomass and valuable metabolites, such as lipids, proteins, and exopolysaccharides. It provides an effective and promising supplement to the existing algal biotechnology. In this review...
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| author | Xiaolong Yuan Xiang Gao Chang Liu Wensheng Liang Huidan Xue Zhengke Li Haojie Jin |
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| description | Nanomaterials (NMs) are becoming more commonly used in microalgal biotechnology to empower the production of algal biomass and valuable metabolites, such as lipids, proteins, and exopolysaccharides. It provides an effective and promising supplement to the existing algal biotechnology. In this review, the potential for NMs to enhance microalgal growth by improving photosynthetic utilization efficiency and removing reactive oxygen species is first summarized. Then, their positive roles in accumulation, bioactivity modification, and extraction of valuable microalgal metabolites are presented. After the application of NMs in microalgae cultivation, the extracted metabolites, particularly exopolysaccharides, contain trace amounts of NM residues, and thus, the impact of these residues on the functional properties of the metabolites is also evaluated. Finally, the methods for removing NM residues from the extracted metabolites are summarized. This review provides insights into the application of nanotechnology for sustainable production of valuable metabolites in microalgae and will contribute useful information for ongoing and future practice. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2aa9d499d83a42b08352fc2cdabc48e72023-11-24T14:53:15ZengMDPI AGMarine Drugs1660-33972023-11-01211159410.3390/md21110594Application of Nanomaterials in the Production of Biomolecules in Microalgae: A ReviewXiaolong Yuan0Xiang Gao1Chang Liu2Wensheng Liang3Huidan Xue4Zhengke Li5Haojie Jin6School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi’an 710021, ChinaSchool of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi’an 710021, ChinaSchool of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi’an 710021, ChinaSchool of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi’an 710021, ChinaSchool of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi’an 710021, ChinaSchool of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi’an 710021, ChinaThe College of Forestry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, ChinaNanomaterials (NMs) are becoming more commonly used in microalgal biotechnology to empower the production of algal biomass and valuable metabolites, such as lipids, proteins, and exopolysaccharides. It provides an effective and promising supplement to the existing algal biotechnology. In this review, the potential for NMs to enhance microalgal growth by improving photosynthetic utilization efficiency and removing reactive oxygen species is first summarized. Then, their positive roles in accumulation, bioactivity modification, and extraction of valuable microalgal metabolites are presented. After the application of NMs in microalgae cultivation, the extracted metabolites, particularly exopolysaccharides, contain trace amounts of NM residues, and thus, the impact of these residues on the functional properties of the metabolites is also evaluated. Finally, the methods for removing NM residues from the extracted metabolites are summarized. This review provides insights into the application of nanotechnology for sustainable production of valuable metabolites in microalgae and will contribute useful information for ongoing and future practice.https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/21/11/594nanomaterialsmicroalgaemetabolitesexopolysaccharidesbioactivity |
| spellingShingle | Xiaolong Yuan Xiang Gao Chang Liu Wensheng Liang Huidan Xue Zhengke Li Haojie Jin Application of Nanomaterials in the Production of Biomolecules in Microalgae: A Review Marine Drugs nanomaterials microalgae metabolites exopolysaccharides bioactivity |
| title | Application of Nanomaterials in the Production of Biomolecules in Microalgae: A Review |
| title_full | Application of Nanomaterials in the Production of Biomolecules in Microalgae: A Review |
| title_fullStr | Application of Nanomaterials in the Production of Biomolecules in Microalgae: A Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Application of Nanomaterials in the Production of Biomolecules in Microalgae: A Review |
| title_short | Application of Nanomaterials in the Production of Biomolecules in Microalgae: A Review |
| title_sort | application of nanomaterials in the production of biomolecules in microalgae a review |
| topic | nanomaterials microalgae metabolites exopolysaccharides bioactivity |
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