Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Green Algae01:21

Green Algae

931
Green algae, also referred to as chlorophytes, are different from red algae in having the chloroplasts containing chlorophylls a and b, which give them their distinct green hue. However, they lack phycobiliproteins, preventing them from developing the red or blue-green pigmentation seen in red algae. In terms of photosynthetic pigment composition, green algae closely resemble plants and share a close evolutionary relationship with them. Taxonomically Green algae belong to Phylum Chlorophyta in...
931
Overview of Algae01:28

Overview of Algae

1.1K
The kingdom Archaeplastida encompasses red and green algae, along with land plants. Unlike other protists with chloroplasts that arose through secondary endosymbiosis, only red and green algae originated from primary endosymbiotic events. This diverse group of eukaryotic organisms contains chlorophyll and performs oxygenic photosynthesis.Algae exist in various forms, from large brown kelp in coastal waters to green scum in puddles and stains on rocks or soil. Some species are responsible for...
1.1K
Other Algae01:19

Other Algae

527
The group Stramenopiles include some phototrophic microorganisms. Members of this group possess flagella covered in numerous short, hairlike extensions, a feature that inspired the group's name, derived from the Latin words for "straw" and "hair." Some of the main categories of Stramenopiles include diatoms, golden algae, and brown algae.Diatoms are unicellular, photosynthetic eukaryotes, with over 200 known genera. They play a key role in the planktonic communities of both marine and...
527
Bioremediation00:46

Bioremediation

22.5K
Bioremediation is the use of prokaryotes, fungi, or plants to remove pollutants from the environment. This process has been used to remove harmful toxins in groundwater as a byproduct of agricultural run-off and also to clean up oil spills.
22.5K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Prevalence and patterns of comorbid mental disorders in a male forensic psychiatric sample: A network analysis.

Psychiatry research·2025
Same author

[Effects of a smoke-free policy on healthcare staff attitudes and aggression in psychiatry].

Tijdschrift voor psychiatrie·2024
Same author

An Overview of the Protein Binding of Cephalosporins in Human Body Fluids: A Systematic Review.

Frontiers in pharmacology·2022
Same author

[Are conspiracy theorists psychotic? A comparison between conspiracy theories and paranoid delusions].

Tijdschrift voor psychiatrie·2021
Same author

Impact of hydraulic retention time on community assembly and function of photogranules for wastewater treatment.

Water research·2020
Same author

Selective and energy efficient extraction of functional proteins from microalgae for food applications.

Bioresource technology·2018
Same journal

Smart biomaterials: From responsiveness to closed-loop sensing and feedback.

Trends in biotechnology·2026
Same journal

Bacterial spores as a modular platform for the production of amyloids for materials.

Trends in biotechnology·2026
Same journal

The oriGen case and Mexico's regulatory blind spots in genomic biobanking.

Trends in biotechnology·2026
Same journal

A caspase-3-activated protein expression system for apoptosis visualization and apoptosis-pyroptosis conversion to boost antitumor activity.

Trends in biotechnology·2026
Same journal

Over 4 months of ethylene production using solid-state photosynthetic cell factories.

Trends in biotechnology·2026
Same journal

Closing the nitrogen loop in groundwater with biohybrid technologies.

Trends in biotechnology·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 18, 2026

Cultivation of Green Microalgae in Bubble Column Photobioreactors and an Assay for Neutral Lipids
11:08

Cultivation of Green Microalgae in Bubble Column Photobioreactors and an Assay for Neutral Lipids

Published on: January 7, 2019

22.5K

Multi-Product Microalgae Biorefineries: From Concept Towards Reality.

G P 't Lam1, M H Vermuë1, M H M Eppink1

  • 1Bioprocess Engineering, AlgaePARC, Wageningen University, PO Box 16, 6700 AA Wageningen, The Netherlands.

Trends in Biotechnology
|November 15, 2017
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Microalgae biorefineries need cheaper, gentler technologies for harvesting, cell disruption, and extraction to make biomass production economically viable. Simplifying these processes is key to reducing high downstream processing costs.

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Scaling Microalgal Biotechnology for Enhanced Biomethane Production
07:34

Author Spotlight: Scaling Microalgal Biotechnology for Enhanced Biomethane Production

Published on: March 22, 2024

3.4K
Construction and Setup of a Bench-scale Algal Photosynthetic Bioreactor with Temperature, Light, and pH Monitoring for Kinetic Growth Tests
10:08

Construction and Setup of a Bench-scale Algal Photosynthetic Bioreactor with Temperature, Light, and pH Monitoring for Kinetic Growth Tests

Published on: June 14, 2017

17.4K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 18, 2026

Cultivation of Green Microalgae in Bubble Column Photobioreactors and an Assay for Neutral Lipids
11:08

Cultivation of Green Microalgae in Bubble Column Photobioreactors and an Assay for Neutral Lipids

Published on: January 7, 2019

22.5K
Author Spotlight: Scaling Microalgal Biotechnology for Enhanced Biomethane Production
07:34

Author Spotlight: Scaling Microalgal Biotechnology for Enhanced Biomethane Production

Published on: March 22, 2024

3.4K
Construction and Setup of a Bench-scale Algal Photosynthetic Bioreactor with Temperature, Light, and pH Monitoring for Kinetic Growth Tests
10:08

Construction and Setup of a Bench-scale Algal Photosynthetic Bioreactor with Temperature, Light, and pH Monitoring for Kinetic Growth Tests

Published on: June 14, 2017

17.4K

Area of Science:

  • Biotechnology
  • Renewable Energy
  • Biorefinery

Background:

  • Microalgae are a promising biobased feedstock for sustainable production.
  • Current industrial-scale microalgae production is limited by economic viability.
  • A multi-product biorefinery approach is needed to valorize all biomass components.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the high cost of downstream processing in microalgae biorefineries.
  • To investigate the need for simplified and mild technologies for biomass component extraction.
  • To improve the economic feasibility of large-scale microalgae cultivation.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of downstream processing costs in biotechnological bulk products and microalgae biorefineries.
  • Identification of key unit operations requiring technological advancement: harvesting, cell disruption, extraction, and fractionation.
  • Focus on developing mild and efficient technologies for accessing product fractions (proteins, carbohydrates, lipids).

Main Results:

  • Downstream processing accounts for 20-40% of bulk product costs but 50-60% for microalgae biorefineries.
  • High costs are attributed to the lack of appropriate and mild technologies for component extraction.
  • Simplified processes are essential for reducing overall production expenses.

Conclusions:

  • Economic viability of large-scale microalgae production hinges on efficient biomass component valorization.
  • Development of simplified, cost-effective technologies for harvesting, cell disruption, and extraction is critical.
  • Addressing downstream processing costs is paramount for advancing microalgae biorefinery concepts.