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

Absstract of: 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.

A METHOD OF PRODUCING SINGLE CELL PROTEIN FROM WHEY

Absstract of: 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.

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

Absstract of: 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

Absstract of: 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

Absstract of: 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

Absstract of: 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

Absstract of: 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

Absstract of: 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

Absstract of: 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

Absstract of: 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.

A METHOD FOR SUSTAINED HYDROQUINONE PRODUCTION

Absstract of: 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

Absstract of: 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.

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

Absstract of: 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.

CLOSED PHOTOBIOREACTOR SYSTEM

Absstract of: WO2025239861A1

The present invention relates to the bioreactors, more specifically, to a closed photobioreactor system, characterized in that said closed photobioreactor system comprises at least one LED (1) that supplies the light energy required for the microalgal photosynthesis, a pipeline (4) that delivers to the system the carbon dioxide (CO2) containing air bubbles coming from a pump (2), a separator (3) that enables the harvest and the collection of the microalgae, and a solar panel or wind turbine that is intended to supply the electric power for the system.

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

Absstract of: 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.

Paint comprising microbial cells and water-based paint vehicle

Absstract of: 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.

AN AIR POLLUTION-REDUCING ALGAE PANEL MECHANISM INTEGRATED INTO A BUILDING FAÇADE

Absstract of: WO2025233717A1

An algae-based air pollution reduction mechanism integrated into a building façade comprises photobioreactor panels (20) containing microalgae to absorb carbon dioxide (CO2), produce biomass, and release oxygen (O2). An air suction mechanism (10) captures polluted air and directs it to a central laboratory (50), where CO2 is separated and supplied to the panels. A gray water collection system stores and mixes gray water with algal powder for the panels. A panel rotation mechanism (40) optimizes solar absorption, while a degassing unit extracts and releases O2. Sensors monitor pollution levels, activating the air suction mechanism (10) when pollutants exceed a threshold, facilitating CO2 conversion into biomass and O2 through the photobioreactor panels (20).

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PURIFYING WATER BODY BY MEANS OF COUPLED DENITRIFICATION WITH PLANTS, BACTERIA AND ALGAE

Absstract of: WO2025232122A1

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of water body denitrification and ecological restoration. Disclosed are a system and method for purifying a water body by means of coupled denitrification with plants, bacteria and algae. The system comprises a water intake pipe (1), a microalgae growth tank (2), an algae-bacteria solution tank (6), an influent plant tank (8), a main reaction tank and an effluent tank (14) which are sequentially connected, wherein the influent plant tank (8), the main reaction tank and the effluent tank (14) are each independently equipped with plants (9) containing denitrifying bacteria; the main reaction tank comprises a deoxygenation tank (10), a facultative anaerobic tank (11) and an anoxic tank (12) which are sequentially connected; and the main reaction tank is further provided with a bacteria solution return pipe (13), and the bacteria solution return pipe (13) is connected to an inlet of the algae-bacteria solution tank (6). In the system and method, a carbon source can be naturally and continuously supplied; and the system and method operate with stability and high reliability, and has strong resistance to shock loads.

SUSTAINABLE PHOTOBIOREACTOR

Absstract of: WO2025227221A1

Photobioreactors are described herein. The photobioreactors include a vessel for cultivating microalgae. The vessel defines an interior chamber comprising a culture containing medium. The vessel has at least one transparent wall to permit passage of light of a frequency necessary to promote growth of the microalgae in the culture containing medium. The vessel also includes a plurality of sensors, each sensor being configured to monitor at least one environmental condition within the photobioreactor, and at least one flow generator positioned within the vessel. The photobioreactor also includes a controller communicatively coupled to each of the plurality of sensors and the at least one flow generator. The controller is configured to: receive sensor data from each of the plurality of sensors, apply a mathematical model to the sensor data to determine when to adjust at least one environmental condition within the photobioreactor and adjust one or more components of the photobioreactor.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CAPTURING ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTANTS

Absstract of: WO2025227212A1

The invention relates to a structure and method for air purification and addresses a need in the field of sustainability, providing a sustainable alternative for improving air quality with emphasis on the capture of CO2 and carbon monoxide using aquatic organisms, microalgae, and cyanobacteria.

EXTRACELLULAR VESICLES FROM MICROALGAE, THEIR BIODISTRIBUTION UPON INTRANASAL ADMINISTRATION, AND USES THEREOF

Absstract of: US2025339483A1

Provided are compositions containing microalgae extracellular vesicles (MEVs) formulated for intranasal delivery, whereby, upon intranasal administration the MEVs traffic through specific routes following intranasal administration to specific regions in the brain via the olfactory nerve and throughout the lateral olfactory tract (LOT) to interconnected brain regions. The MEVs traffic via neuronal axonal transport. The MEVs have the ability to cross-over synapses including: (i) the synapses between the olfactory sensory neurons (OSN) and the mitral/tufted neurons; (ii) the synapses between the mitral/tufted neurons and the local neurons in the various brain regions colonized by the lateral olfactory tract (LOT); and (iii) the synapses between the neurons in the brain regions colonized by the LOT and neurons from the frontal cortex, the hippocampus, the thalamus, and the hypothalamus. The compositions contain extracellular vesicles from microalgae (MEVs) that are loaded with bioactive cargo for treating, detecting, diagnosing, or monitoring a disease, disorder, or condition of the brain or involving the brain, particularly providing neuronal delivery of the cargo. The compositions and methods have a variety of applications as therapeutics and diagnostics for treating, diagnosing, and monitoring a disease, disorder, or condition of the brain or involving the brain. The compositions can be used in methods and uses for treating cancers involving the brain, and can be used, for exa

COMPACT MANNER OF GROWING MICROALGAE SUITABLE FOR CARBON SEQUESTRATION AND CREATING A CIRCULAR ECONOMY

Absstract of: US2025340806A1

There are closed systems of growing microalgae but as they are not able to produce algal biomass economically they are very few and far between and are only used to grow microalgae for very expensive produce. These closed systems also require large space. The result of the lack of economic closed systems is why almost all algal biomass production currently uses raceway ponds. This invention integrates a new compact. very economic and highly productive closed system of growing microalgae including good parameter control with carbon sequestration from say a coal fired power plant or organic waste management in a way that makes the whole process financially attractive and cyclic and if desired it could be made carbon negative. The compact nature of this invention allows algal farms to be sited next to most sources of carbon dioxide.

USE OF MICROALGAE AND MICROALGAE DERIVED COMPONENTS IN CULTIVATED FOOD PRODUCTION

Absstract of: AU2023416213A1

Provided herein are methods for cultivated food production involving the use of microalgae. The methods include recycling spent cell media that are used to cultivate cells for cultivated food production as well as enriching culture medium used to cultivate the same cells. The microalgae are used to recycle the spent culture medium. The microalgae may be used to extract microalgae derived components to enrich the culture medium. The algae recycling and algae enriched growth media as provided herein may be used with any animal cell culture. In some variations, the microalgae or microalgae derived components may be used as a raw ingredient in the preparation of cell based seafood products. The methods provided herein may be used for the production of seafood products. The methods herein may provide at least one added advantage—the use of algae may add nutrients, flavors, and aromas typically desired in seafood.

Full-nutrient fresh algae gel for 3D printing and preparation method of full-nutrient fresh algae gel

Absstract of: CN120859151A

The invention provides a preparation method of full-nutrient fresh algae gel for 3D printing, which comprises the following steps: mixing and dissolving starch, a rheological property changing agent, nutritive salt required by microalgae growth and boiling water, adding microalgae cells, and uniformly stirring to form bio-ink for 3D printing. The full-nutrition fresh algae gel not only can support efficient culture of microalgae, but also can be directly used as a full-nutrition fresh algae gel functional food after being subjected to microalgae culture due to the full-food-grade raw materials of the full-nutrition fresh algae gel.

Ecological bait production method and equipment based on food chain

Nº publicación: CN120858911A 31/10/2025

Applicant:

MOUTAI UNIV
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Absstract of: CN120858911A

The invention discloses an ecological bait production method based on a food chain, which comprises the following steps: S1, mixing wine brewing enzyme liquid and culture tail water in proportion, and stirring to form a nutrient medium required by microalgae growth; s2, conveying the nutrient medium into a microalgae culture module, and regulating and controlling illumination and dissolved oxygen conditions; part of microalgae is conveyed to the plankton breeding unit to cultivate plankton to construct a live bait chain; s3, tail water generated by breeding flows back to the plankton breeding unit to serve as a nutrition supplement source of plankton, and closed-loop circulation is achieved.