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  • Microalgae possess robust cell walls, hindering genetic engineering and biomolecule delivery.

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  • To explore the efficacy of NNAs for microalgal cell wall penetration and material injection.
  • To adapt NNA technology for microalgal strain development.
  • To provide a comprehensive overview of NNA applications in microalgae.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of conically-shaped, metallic NNAs using template synthesis.
  • Application of NNAs to the model microalga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii.
  • Analysis of NNA penetration and material delivery through the microalgal cell wall.

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  • NNAs successfully penetrated the rigid cell wall barrier of microalgae.
  • Material injection into microalgal cells was achieved using NNAs.
  • Demonstrated the potential of NNAs for high-throughput applications in microalgae.

Conclusions:

  • NNAs offer a viable solution for overcoming the challenge of microalgal cell walls.
  • This technology opens new avenues for microalgal strain development and genetic engineering.
  • NNAs represent a promising tool for advancing microalgal biotechnology for sustainable production.