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

Overview of Algae01:28

Overview of Algae

109
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...
109
Green Algae01:21

Green Algae

84
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...
84
Microbial Fermentation01:23

Microbial Fermentation

156
Fermentation is a crucial anaerobic metabolic process that enables microbes to derive energy from sugar without relying on oxygen or an electron transport chain. This process is fundamental to various biological and industrial applications and is classified based on the metabolic products generated.Role of Pyruvate in FermentationPyruvate and its derivatives serve as key electron acceptors in fermentative pathways. The oxidation of NADH to regenerate NAD+ is essential for the continuation of...
156
Other Algae01:19

Other Algae

60
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...
60

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by
Same author

Making waves: Multicriteria strategies are key to reimagine the future of sewage sludge processing in Europe.

Water research·2026
Same author

Intermittent electro-anaerobic digestion: A flexible alternative solution for renewable energy storage.

Biotechnology advances·2026
Same author

Substrate biochemical composition does not impact hydrogen consumption rate but metabolite production during batch in-situ biomethanation process.

New biotechnology·2026
Same author

Corrigendum to "Modeling thermophilic syntrophic VFA oxidation using thermodynamic principles: Insights from enrichment cultures" [Bioresour. Technol. 449 (2026) 134365].

Bioresource technology·2026
Same author

Modeling thermophilic syntrophic VFA oxidation using thermodynamic principles: Insights from enrichment cultures.

Bioresource technology·2026
Same author

Coupling computational fluid dynamics and kinetic models using a compartmental model applied to a full-scale agricultural digester.

Journal of environmental management·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Aug 15, 2025

Coupling Carbon Capture from a Power Plant with Semi-automated Open Raceway Ponds for Microalgae Cultivation
08:17

Coupling Carbon Capture from a Power Plant with Semi-automated Open Raceway Ponds for Microalgae Cultivation

Published on: August 14, 2020

5.2K

Dark fermentation and microalgae cultivation coupled systems: Outlook and challenges.

Julien Lacroux1, Mercedes Llamas2, Kevin Dauptain1

  • 1LBE, Univ Montpellier, INRAE, 102 avenue des Etangs, F-11100 Narbonne, France.

The Science of the Total Environment
|January 1, 2023
PubMed
Summary

Utilizing organic waste for biohydrogen production is key for a sustainable economy. Integrating microalgae cultivation with dark fermentation effluents enhances bioproduct generation and supports a circular economy.

Keywords:
BiorefineryDark fermentationHydrogenMicroalgal growthVolatile fatty acidsWaste valorization

More Related Videos

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

21.2K
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

2.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Aug 15, 2025

Coupling Carbon Capture from a Power Plant with Semi-automated Open Raceway Ponds for Microalgae Cultivation
08:17

Coupling Carbon Capture from a Power Plant with Semi-automated Open Raceway Ponds for Microalgae Cultivation

Published on: August 14, 2020

5.2K
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

21.2K
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

2.6K

Area of Science:

  • Biotechnology
  • Renewable Energy
  • Environmental Science

Background:

  • The transition to a bio-based economy necessitates renewable bioenergy and bio-sourced chemicals.
  • Organic waste valorization for biohydrogen production via dark fermentation is crucial but requires economic enhancement.
  • Residual streams from dark fermentation (DFE) present an underutilized resource.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advances in microalgal cultivation using dark fermentation effluents (DFE).
  • To explore the integration of dark fermentation for biohydrogen (BioH2) production with microalgae cultivation for enhanced carbon recovery and bioproduct generation.
  • To discuss challenges and solutions for integrating these two bioprocesses within a biorefinery framework.

Main Methods:

  • Review of scientific literature on microalgal cultivation on DFE.
  • Analysis of metabolic pathways in dark fermentation (BioH2) and factors influencing DFE composition.
  • Examination of microalgal traits and strategies for process integration.

Main Results:

  • DFE can serve as a cost-effective carbon source for microalgae cultivation, enabling the generation of valuable bioproducts.
  • Microalgae biomass, after product extraction, can be recycled as feedstock for further BioH2 production.
  • This integrated approach supports a circular bioeconomy model.

Conclusions:

  • Cultivating microalgae on DFE is a promising strategy for maximizing carbon recovery and generating diverse bioproducts.
  • The integration of dark fermentation and microalgae cultivation offers a pathway towards a sustainable circular economy.
  • Further research is needed to optimize microalgal cultivation on DFE and overcome integration challenges.