Sustainable Approaches for the Biotechnological Development of Marine Microalgae-Derived Products
A special issue of Marine Drugs (ISSN 1660-3397). This special issue belongs to the section "Marine Biotechnology Related to Drug Discovery or Production".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 5
Special Issue Editors
Interests: microalgae; carotenoids; microalgal applications; photobioreactors; extraction techniques
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Interests: microalgae; drug discovery; gene mining; marine biotechnology; transcriptomics
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Dear Colleagues,
The oceans are a vast reservoir of chemical diversity, as evidenced by the countless bioactive compounds produced by the many marine organisms that inhabit them. Among these, microalgae have emerged as particularly promising sources of molecules with significant biological potential, including applications in the treatment of various diseases. Their abundance and renewability make them an attractive and sustainable resource for biotechnological exploration.
To fully exploit the potential of microalgae-derived bioactives, it is necessary to develop sustainable and environmentally friendly extraction and concentrating methods. This involves the use of green, low-toxicity solvents and alternative extraction techniques, such as supercritical CO2 extraction, which minimize environmental impact while maintaining the integrity and efficacy of the active ingredients. Additionally, the formulation of the final product derived from microalgal biomass must also follow sustainable strategies to ensure a minimal ecological footprint.
Therefore, in this Special Issue, we seek high-quality papers, including reviews and articles, focused on implementing and enhancing innovative and environmentally friendly extraction and concentrating methods, together with green strategies for the formulation of bioactive compounds from marine organisms.
Dr. Serena Lima
Dr. Chiara Lauritano
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- marine bioactive compounds
- microalgae
- green solvents
- sustainable extraction methods
- sustainable formulations
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