Extraction of lipids from microalgae using classical and innovative approaches.

Area of Science:

• Marine biotechnology
• Nutritional science
• Biochemistry

Background:

• Microalgae are photosynthetic organisms rich in bioactive compounds like lipids, proteins, and polysaccharides.
• Marine lipids from microalgae, high in unsaturated fatty acids (UFAs), can substitute fish oil.
• These lipids contain docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), crucial for physiological functions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review various lipid extraction methods from microalgae.
• To discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different extraction techniques.
• To explore the applications and health benefits of microalgae lipids.

Main Methods:

• Review of classical and innovative lipid extraction approaches.
• Analysis of extraction efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and environmental impact.
• Evaluation of microalgae lipid composition and bioactivity.

Main Results:

• Microalgae lipids are a valuable source of UFAs, including DHA and EPA.
• Extraction methods vary in efficiency and suitability for different applications.
• Microalgae lipids demonstrate significant potential in food, medicine, and fuel industries.

Conclusions:

• Developing greener and more effective lipid extraction methods is crucial.
• Microalgae lipids hold substantial promise for enhancing human health and industrial applications.
• Further research can optimize extraction and expand the application scope of these valuable compounds.