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METHOD OF PRODUCING A FATTY ESTER FROM MICROALGAE

Resumen de: WO2026008764A1

The invention relates to a method of producing an ester of a fatty acid and a C1-C4 alcohol, comprising successive steps of: cultivating cells of a microalga strain on a growth medium, harvesting the cultivated cells and concentrating them to obtain a wet cell pellet, suspending said wet cell pellet in an hydroalcoholic solution comprising said C1-C4 alcohol, incubating the cell 5 suspension thus formed so as to form said ester of a fatty acid and a C1-C4 alcohol by transesterification and/or esterification of lipids produced by the microalga cells catalyzed by endogenous enzymes of said cells, and recovering said ester of a fatty acid and a C1-C4 alcohol from said cell suspension. The growth medium can advantageously be a dark fermentation effluent.

METHOD OF SYNTHESIZING A BIOLOGICAL PRODUCT AND RELATED PIPE ARRANGEMENT FOR PERFORMING THE METHOD

Resumen de: WO2026008156A1

A method of synthesizing a biological product (1) is presented. The method comprises (S1) supplying process water (2) to a pipe arrangement (10) with a plurality of pipe sections (11ij), wherein the pipe sections (11) are cascaded in a descending order, (S2) providing microalgae (3) to the process water (2), (S3) retaining the microalgae-enhanced process water (2, 3) in and letting it run through the pipe sections (11) consecutively, wherein the process water (2, 3) first enters an elevated pipe section (1111) and then enters a lower pipe section (1112) driven by gravity, and (S4) exposing the process water (2) in the pipe sections (11ij) to an irradiation (4) such that the microalgae (3) are allowed to grow under the irradiation (4), wherein a part of the water (H2O) evaporates. Moreover, a related pipe arrangement is presented.

DIRECT AIR CARBON SEQUESTRATION SYSTEM AND METHOD USING COMPOUND ALGAE LIQUID COUPLED WITH MOISTURE SWING ADSORBENT

Resumen de: WO2026007284A1

Provided are a direct air carbon sequestration system and method using a compound algae liquid coupled with a moisture swing adsorbent, relating to the technical field of air capture. The system comprises a CO2 adsorption device (2), a microalgae carbon sequestration device (3), and a solution-microalgae separation device (4). Ultralow-concentration carbon dioxide (400 ppm) in the atmosphere is captured by means of moisture swing adsorbents (5), and the carbon dioxide can be adsorbed by means of a compound algae liquid; on the basis of different pH values of the algae liquid, the CO2 adsorption device (2) uses different adsorption-desorption operating modes, so that the recycling rate of the adsorbents is greater than 80%; the algae liquid can be recycled by means of photosynthesis, and two carbon sources of a carbon-rich algae liquid and a high-concentration carbon dioxide gas are continuously and stably supplied; and therefore, direct air carbon dioxide capture and sequestration are achieved with high efficiency and low costs.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SALMON AQUACULTURE FEED USING NUTRIENT-RICH MICROALGAE SCHIZOCHYTRIUM SP. BIOMASS

Resumen de: EP4674278A1

A feed composition comprising microalgae-derived biomass according to the present application uses microalgae having a high content of protein, fat, and minerals and free of factors that degrade feed quality, and thus can be effectively used as a fish feed composition.

METHOD OF PRODUCING A FATTY ESTER FROM MICROALGAE

Resumen de: EP4674972A1

The invention relates to a method of producing an ester of a fatty acid and a C₁-C₄ alcohol, comprising successive steps of: cultivating cells of a microalga strain on a growth medium, harvesting the cultivated cells and concentrating them to obtain a wet cell pellet, suspending said wet cell pellet in an hydroalcoholic solution comprising said C₁-C₄ alcohol, incubating the cell suspension thus formed so as to form said ester of a fatty acid and a C₁-C₄ alcohol by transesterification and/or esterification of lipids produced by the microalga cells catalyzed by endogenous enzymes of said cells, and recovering said ester of a fatty acid and a C₁-C₄ alcohol from said cell suspension. The growth medium can advantageously be a dark fermentation effluent.

Method for preparing a rich liquid food supplement based on microalgae

Resumen de: MA66491A1

The invention describes a method for developing a liquid food supplement rich in proteins and amino acids, polyphenols and phycocyanin from microalgae. The method includes, as a main step, the enzymatic decomposition of cell walls to release their contents into the extract, without degradation or change in its composition. The compounds released include free proteins and amino acids, phenolic compounds and phycocyanin contained in the phycobilisome. The liquid product obtained by said method preserves high antioxidant activity and the characteristics of a food supplement “Rich in proteins” and/or “Rich in free amino acids” and/or “Rich in phycocyanin” and/or “Rich in polyphenols » and/or “Rich in antioxidants”.

ENHANCED TRIACYLGLYCEROL PRODUCTIVITY AND EXTRACTABILITY IN AN ENGINEERED MICROALGA

Resumen de: US2025388850A1

The present invention relates to an engineered unicellular Stramenopile microalga comprising a loss of function of the homologous Seipin gene, an in vitro method of producing triacylglycerols (TAG), and uses thereof.

ALGAE CULTIVATION AND HARVESTING FROM CARRIERS

Resumen de: US2025388844A1

Microalgae are grown in a biofilm on carriers. The carriers may have surfaces with a small angle to the vertical, optionally forming a cone. A surface of the carrier may be flexible and optionally include a porous material. Algae are harvested from the carriers using a water jet, which may provide a substantially solid stream of water. A nozzle for producing the water jet may spin while being moved laterally over a carrier bed. The water jet may dislodge algae from a surface of the carriers in the form of large agglomerates or blobs. The dislodged algae may have a high concentration of solids or readily settle. The algae may be collected from a floor below the carriers, optionally with a moving collection device. A moving harvesting device may treat a portion of a carrier bed such that harvesting of the entire bed is distributed over time.

ANIMAL PROTEINS IN CYANOBACTERIA

Resumen de: WO2024170959A2

In some embodiments, the gene is integrated into the genome of the cyanobacteria. In some of these embodiments, the gene is integrated into an NS1 site of the cell. The sequence encoding an animal protein is optimized for expression in the cyanobacteria. In some embodiments, the animal protein is a muscle protein. In some of these embodiments, the muscle protein is a myosin subunit, myoglobin, or alpha-actin. In other embodiments, the animal protein is a subunit of a complex. In some of these embodiments, the complex is a myosin complex. The production of proteins by modified cells may be performed in multiple different cells, in some embodiments, the cyanobacteria cell is S. elongatus is PCC7942 or UTEX2973 or PCC7002, or Synechocystis sp. PCC6803. In some embodiments, multiple genes are incorporated into a cell. In some embodiments, each gene comprises a myosin complex subunit. The myosin complex subunits are MLC1, MLC2, and MYH2.

UV A method for screening microalgae with thin cell walls using UV and a new chlorella strain isolated using the same

Resumen de: KR20250176100A

본 발명은 UV를 이용한 세포벽이 얇은 미세조류 선별방법 및 이를 이용하여 분리한 새로운 클로렐라 균주에 관한 것이다. 본 발명을 이용하면 세포벽이 얇은 미세조류 균주를 효과적으로 선별할 수 있고, 상기 선별방법으로 분리된 클로렐라 소로키니아나 UTEX2744 (Chlorella Sorokiniana UTEX2744)는 야생형과 비교하였을 때 생장속도, 지질 함량, 전분 함량과 바이오매스 함량에서 유의한 차이가 없으면서도 세포벽이 얇아 더 많은 바이오 생산물을 얻을 수 있고 유전자 조작이 쉬운 우수한 생물자원으로 사용할 수 있다.

A METHOD OF PRODUCING SINGLE CELL PROTEIN FROM WHEY

Resumen de: WO2025256873A1

The present invention is generally concerned with the field of microbial fermentation of dairy or dairy alterative industry waste material and microbial protein production such as single cell protein (SCP). In particular the present invention is directed to microbial fermentation of dairy derived or dairy alternative derived whey for production of single cell proteins (SCP) or microbial biomass. More in particular, the present invention relates to a method of producing a single cell protein or biomass, comprising propagating a microbial culture in a large scale setting under suitable conditions and growth medium comprising dairy-derived whey to produce a single cell protein, where the microbial culture comprises microalgae, yeast and bacterial species (Figure 1). The present invention also relates to method of identifying a strain of microorganism, or mixture of strains of microorganisms, capable of efficiently using dairy-derived whey waste as a food source to produce biomass as a source of single cell protein. The present invention also relates to a propagated microbial culture or a composition and use of the culture in microbial fermentation. The present invention further provides a product or supplement comprising the composition of the present invention.

A PLANKTONIC STRAIN OF THE UNICELLULAR GREEN MICROALGAE CHLORELLA VULGARIS KD BCF, INTENDED FOR BIOMASS PRODUCTION

Resumen de: WO2025257611A1

The invention relates to biotechnology and represents a new planktonic strain of the unicellular green microalgae Chlorella vulgaris, intended for biomass production. The planktonic strain of the unicellular green microalgae Chlorella vulgaris KD BCF, deposited in CCAP under number 211/144, is intended for biomass production. It meets the requirements for industrial cultivation and can be used for a wide range of applications: as a food product, for the production of beverages, as a raw material for the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements, as animal feed, as an algolisant for biological rehabilitation of water bodies, and for wastewater treatment. 1 example.

PROCESS FOR OPTIMIZING THE PRODUCTION OF MICROALGAL LIPIDS IN A PLANT USED FOR THE SIMULTANEOUS TREATMENT OF LIQUID AND GAS EFFLUENTS FROM ANAEROBIC DIGESTION, AND RELATED PLANT

Resumen de: EP4663740A1

A process and a plant for the production of microalgal lipids with simultaneous treatment of the liquid and gaseous effluents of anaerobic digestion are described; the process includes the steps of: collecting the digestate and separating the liquid fraction from the dry fraction; mixing, within a loading step, the liquid fraction with water and with the reagents necessary to obtain a culture medium suitable for microalgal growth; continuously feeding the culture medium to the mixing step; simultaneously extracting the effluent from the mixing step to the discharge step; activating a recirculation between the mixing step and the absorption step, maintained in the absence of light; simultaneously extracting the effluent as treated biogas; separating the microalgal biomass from the effluent, for subsequent extraction of the lipids; collecting the digestate and separating the liquid fraction from the dry fraction, wherein this step must be implemented upstream of the process.

A method of producing single cell protein from whey

Resumen de: GB2641793A

A method of producing single cell protein SCP or biomass comprises culturing microbial inoculum in a growth medium comprising dairy-derived whey. The method may comprise (i) inoculating growth medium comprising dairy-derived whey with a microbial inoculum to form an inoculated microbial mixture, (ii) incubating the inoculated microbial mixture at a first incubation temperature to generate a propagated starter culture, (iii) adding the starter culture to a growth medium comprising dairy-derived whey to form a fermentation mixture and incubating the fermentation mixture, and (iv) treating the fermentation mixture to produce a SCP. The fermentation mixture may be incubated at a second incubation temperature for at least 24 hrs. At least one of the strains in the microbial inoculum may be a microalga, a yeast, a fungi or a bacteria. The propagated starter culture preferably comprises a mixture of at least two strains of microalgae, at least two strains of fungi, at least two strains of yeast, and at least two strains of bacteria. A product or supplement comprising the biomass, a propagated microbial culture and use of the culture in microbial fermentation, and a method of identifying microorganisms capable of efficiently producing biomass using dairy-derived whey are also claimed.

Treatment method of cattle wastewater by microalgae Coelastrella

Resumen de: KR20250174249A

본 발명은 미세조류 코엘라스트렐라 KNUA068(Coelastrella sp. KNUA068, KCTC15891BP)의 폐수에서의 배양가능성을 확인하였고, 폐수 영양소 제거 효과, 카로티노이드 함량 증대 효과, 바이오디젤 생산성에 대해 확인하여, 미세조류 코엘라스트렐라 KNUA068(KCTC15891BP)이 폐수 처리, 카로티노이드 및 바이오디젤 생산에 이용될 수 있음을 확인하였다.

CHLORELLA MICROALGAE

Resumen de: WO2024161108A1

Disclosed is a chlorophyll-deficient strain of Chlorella microalgae having a protein content of at least 50% w/w. Also disclosed is a method of producing a chlorophyll-deficient strain of Chlorella microalgae having a protein content of at least 50% w/w. Also disclosed is a composition comprising an algae biomass derived from the aforementioned chlorophyll-deficient strain of Chlorella microalgae or obtained by performing aforementioned method.

ALGAL BIOFILM HARVESTING METHOD CAPABLE OF REDUCING RELEASE OF PLANKTONIC MICROALGAE

Resumen de: US2025368946A1

An algal biofilm harvesting method capable of reducing release of planktonic microalgae includes the following steps: S1: constructing an algal biofilm treatment system; S2: calculating a cutting area; S3: harvesting microalgae biomass; and S4: cyclic harvesting. By constructing an algal biofilm treatment system, a surface of an algal biofilm can be regularly cut to harvest microalgae biomass, thereby keeping activity of the biofilm in a best state all the time. In addition, the harvested microalgae biomass can be used as a high-quality substrate for subsequent fermentation, which can achieve resource saving. Quality attainment of effluent from a sewage tank with planktonic microalgae as a suspended solid indicator can be achieved, the treated effluent can be prevented from deteriorating due to an increase of the planktonic microalgae, and a risk that the planktonic microalgae in the effluent of the algal biofilm affects a subsequent treatment process is reduced.

METHOD FOR CONVERTING CARBON SOURCE INTO ETHYLENE GLYCOL

Resumen de: US2025369023A1

A method for converting a carbon source into ethylene glycol includes: providing a plasmid, in which the plasmid includes gene sequences of SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID NO: 2, SEQ ID NO: 3, SEQ ID NO: 4, SEQ ID NO: 5, and SEQ ID NO: 6; implanting the plasmid into cyanobacteria through an electroporation treatment, so that modified cyanobacteria are obtained; and providing the carbon source to the modified cyanobacteria, so that the modified cyanobacteria convert the carbon source into the ethylene glycol.

Microalgae cultivation photoreactor using wavelength controller

Resumen de: KR20250167316A

본 발명은 상단에 개구를 포함하고 내부에 배양 수조의 설치 공간부를 갖는 메인바디, 상기 메인 바디 내에 소정 간격 이격되어 수용되는 배양 수조 및 상기 개구를 통해 배양 수조의 상부를 커버할 수 있는 수조 덮개를 포함하는 미세 조류 배양 장치로서, 메인 바디의 전원부로부터 전원을 공급받아, 미세 조류의 종류, 생육 상태 및 관심 있는 표적 물질에 맞추어 빛을 조사하도록 배치된 복수개의 LED 소자를 포함하는 LED 모듈을 구비하고, 상기 메인 바디의 중앙부에 위치하여 개폐 가능하도록 구성되며, 교체 가능한 형태의 LED 기판, 및 제어기를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 미세 조류 배양 장치를 제공한다. 상기 제어기는 상기 LED 소자의 광도를 조절하는 제1 조절기, 상기 LED 소자의 광 조사 시간을 조절하는 제2 조절기, 및 상기 LED 소자의 광 조사 순서를 조절하는 제3 조절기를 포함한다. 본 발명의 미세 조류 배양을 위한 배양 장치는 특정 파장의 조사 시간을 자동적으로 조절함으로써 특정 물질의 최대 함량을 유도한 특정 미세 조류를 최대 밀도로 배양한 후, 높은 농도의 원하는 물질을 추출할 수 있도록 할 수 있다.

n2 co2 Carbon-free energy supply system for carbon neutrality with renewable energy from microalgae culture due to n2 and co2 inhalation in the atmosphere

Resumen de: KR20250167386A

본 발명은 미세조류가 배양되는 배양부 외부의 펌프 라인의 이젝터 벤투리 내부의 스크류 발전 ; 상기 배양부 외 부에 위치하여 펌프가 설치되고, 이 젝터 벤 투리 내부의 설치된 제1파이프 라인; 및 상기 제1파이프 라인이 적 어도 하나의 접목부를 포함하며, 상기 접목부는 상기 배양 부 외부에 위치하는 이산화탄소공급부와 연결되는 제2 파이프 라인; 을 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 미세조류 배 양 시스템에 관한 것이다.

PROCESS FOR OBTAINING AN EXTRACT WITH A HIGH LUTEIN CONTENT FROM MICROALGAE, EXTRACT WITH A HIGH LUTEIN CONTENT, AND USE OF THE OBTAINED EXTRACT

Resumen de: WO2025241022A1

The present invention provides a process for obtaining an extract with a high lutein content from microalgae, comprising a microalgae cultivation process with high biomass and lutein production, as well as a process for extracting lutein and chlorophylls using green solvents. The microalgae belong to the genus Chlorella from Brazilian biodiversity, which produces metabolites comprising lutein and chlorophylls. The cultivation process for the microalgae of the genus Chlorella was optimized, and different carbon and nitrogen sources used in the culture medium were evaluated with respect to lutein production. The lutein extraction process employs solvents such as ethanol and glycerin, which are safe for cosmetic and nutraceutical applications. The obtained extract has a high lutein content and also contains chlorophylls and neoxanthin. Lutein assists in protecting the skin against photoinduced damage, and the extract with a high lutein content is suitable for use in cosmetic compositions, pharmaceutical compositions, and the food industry.

A METHOD FOR SUSTAINED HYDROQUINONE PRODUCTION

Resumen de: WO2025243318A1

The present disclosure provides a microbiological process for the production of hydroquinone from benzoquinone in a microalgal system. The method is particularly characterized by the extraction of the hydroquinone product at a specific points in the process followed by re- introduction of the benzoquinone substrate into the microalgal system. The said method of the 0 present disclosure allows sustained production of hydroquinone.

COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF USING SAME, AND KITS COMPRISING SAME

Resumen de: WO2025243087A2

The present disclosure relates to compositions, nutraceutical compositions, and dietary supplements that improve gut health, enhance energy, improve focus and energy, reduce cravings, improve stress management, improve overall health, promote healthy aging, replenish nutrients, support immune health, promote healthy skin, promote hair and nail growth, and enhance recovery after physical activity. The compositions comprise one or more of each of seaweeds, enzymes, and protein; two or more of each of adaptogens, botanicals, extracts, fibers, microalgae, micronutrients, minerals, vitamins, and whole fruit or vegetable powders; and three or more probiotics.

Paint comprising microbial cells and water-based paint vehicle

Resumen de: US2025354021A1

This invention is an artist paint comprising a colorant and a water-based paint vehicle. The colorant comprises whole microalgal or cyanobacterial cells, which are grown under controlled light conditions comprising changes in light intensity or color for specified periods of time to produce the desired colorant. The water-based paint vehicle comprises a humectant, photostabilizers and preservatives, a buffer, and rheology modifiers. The paint is made by growing and harvesting the cells as the colorant followed by mixing with the water-based paint vehicle to create a paint suspension. The resulting suspension is allowed to dehydrate to form a moist cake. The cake is mixed with the water-based paint vehicle using a paint brush to create a second paint suspension that is then painted onto a surface. The resulting paint can be controlled to provide a uniform or a gritty texture.

USE OF A MICROALGAE EXTRACT, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, FOR IMPROVING COGNITIVE ABILITIES

Nº publicación: US2025352593A1 20/11/2025

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MICROPHYT [FR]
MICROPHYT

Resumen de: US2025352593A1

The invention relates to the use of an extract of Phaeodactylum tricornutum alone or in combination with an extract chosen from a guarana (Paullinia cupana) extract, a ginseng (Panax ginseng) extract, a Ginkgo biloba extract, a Nelumbo nucifera extract, a Centella asiatica extract, a Piper nigrum extract, a Bacopa monnieri extract or any combination thereof and/or a compound chosen from arginine, creatine, caffeine, theanine, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B, theophylline, paraxanthine, theobromine, rosmarinic acid, ellagic acid, cinnamaldehyde or any combination thereof, for maintaining and/or increasing data processing speed and/or concentration in healthy mammals. The combination of the extract of P. tricornutum and one of these extracts or one of these compounds is also described. The invention also relates to a composition comprising the combination according to the invention.