{"id":1884,"date":"2024-07-22T10:19:39","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T10:19:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/impress-he.eu\/?p=1884"},"modified":"2024-11-13T13:08:31","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T13:08:31","slug":"neoalgae-identified-three-algae-for-wastewater-or-effluent-cleansing-2-3-phaeodactylum-tricornutum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/impress-he.eu\/nn\/2024\/07\/22\/neoalgae-identified-three-algae-for-wastewater-or-effluent-cleansing-2-3-phaeodactylum-tricornutum\/","title":{"rendered":"Algae on Wastewater Cleansing: Phaeodactylum Tricornutum"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Following our previous blog post titled \u201c<\/span>Neoalgae identified three algae for wastewater or effluent cleansing<\/a><\/span>\u201d<\/b> where Neoalgae identified three microalgae species\u2014<\/span>Isochrysis galbana<\/span><\/i>, <\/span>Tetraselmis chui<\/span><\/i>, and <\/span>Phaeodactylum tricornutum<\/span><\/i>\u2014ideal for wastewater or effluent cleansing. This post is a continuation of the survey that takes a closer look at the key cellular characteristics, habitats, cultivation conditions, and some potential applications for each type of algae.\u00a0 In this article, we are diving into a study published by Fidel Delgado, the CEO of Neoalgae, that highlights the potential of <\/span>Phaeodactylum Tricornutum <\/span><\/i>as a model for producing fucoxanthin, a compound known for its health benefits, especially in liver protection. This research finds itself aligned with the increasing consumer demand for natural products that promote health. It also showcases how scientific advancements can lead to more sustainable and environmentally friendly industrial practices.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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What does Phaeodactylum Tricornutum bring to the table<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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As a component of IMPRESS, Fidel Delgado and Noalgae members Mar\u00eda \u00c1lvarez Gil and V\u00edctor Casado, elaborated and published the study, “<\/span>Phaeodactylum Tricornutum as Fucoxanthin Biofactory Model and Hepatoprotective Effect of Encapsulated Spirulina and Fucoxanthin<\/span><\/i>,” It focused on the potential of <\/span>Phaeodactylum tricornutum<\/span><\/i> in producing <\/span>fucoxanthin<\/span><\/i>, a natural substance that has gained attention for its ability to protect the liver. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The study underscores how scientific progress can boost sustainable practices and meet the rising consumer demand for natural, health-promoting products, and the industrial-scale production of microalgae has increased in recent decades due to growing consumer demand for natural products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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This is reinforced by data analysed by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and SPINS, which reveals that the natural products segment within the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry is experiencing robust growth. From mid-2015 to mid-2019, natural product revenue increased by 25%, primarily due to rising unit sales rather than changes in price or product mix. This growth is supported by consumers’ desire for products that offer health benefits and are produced by socially and environmentally conscious companies (<\/span>BCG Global<\/b><\/a><\/span>).<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Why Phaeodactylum Tricornutum Matters<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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The study used a mix of artificial and natural seawater to cultivate <\/span>Phaeodactylum tricornutum<\/span><\/i> in specialized bioreactors. The resulting product, a powder containing pure fucoxanthin, was tested on liver cells and demonstrated significant protective effects against damage.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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(Image courtesy of Alessandra de Martino and Chris Bowler, Stazione Zoologica and Ecole Normale Sup\u00e9rieure.)<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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