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A Simple and Rapid Protocol for Measuring Neutral Lipids in Algal Cells Using Fluorescence
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2014
A simple protocol to determine the neutral lipid content of algal cells using a Nile Red staining procedure is described. This time-saving technique offers an alternative to traditional gravimetric-based lipid quantification protocols. It has been designed for the specific application of monitoring bioprocess performance.
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Experimental Protocol for Biodiesel Production with Isolation of Alkenones as Coproducts from Commercial Isochrysis Algal Biomass
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2016
Detailed methods are presented for the production of biodiesel along with the co-isolation of alkenones as valuable coproducts from commercial Isochrysis microalgae.
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Comparison of Scale in a Photosynthetic Reactor System for Algal Remediation of Wastewater
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2017
An experimental methodology is presented to compare the performance of small (100 L) and large (1,000 L) scale reactors designed for algae remediation of landfill wastewater. System characteristics, including surface area to volume ratio, retention time, biomass density, and wastewater feed concentrations, can be adjusted based on application.
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Construction and Setup of a Bench-scale Algal Photosynthetic Bioreactor with Temperature, Light, and pH Monitoring for Kinetic Growth Tests
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2017
This paper describes the assembly process and operation of a bench-scale photosynthetic bioreactor that can be used, in conjunction with other methods, to estimate pertinent kinetic growth parameters. This system continuously monitors the pH, light, and temperature using sensors, a data acquisition and control unit, and open-source data acquisition software.
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Testing For Genetically Modified Foods
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2023
Source: Laboratories of Margaret Workman and Kimberly Frye - Depaul University Genetic modification of foods has been a controversial issue due to debated concerns over health and environmental safety. This experiment demonstrates technical understanding of how food DNA is genetically identified, allowing for educated decision making about the safety and potential dangers of using genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food supplies. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is used to amplify food DNA...
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Species selection and harvesting conditions determine how much usable biomass enters preparation and what later processing must accomplish. After collection, washing removes salts and debris, which affects the ingredient’s starting cleanliness and can influence palatability. These early steps therefore connect cultivation outcomes with the quality and suitability of the final food ingredient.
Moisture control is central because drying or cooking changes water content, texture, and potentially nutrient retention. The appropriate condition depends on the algal species and the intended food use, so preparation cannot be separated from the desired sensory result. Managing this stage also supports shelf life by producing a more stable ingredient for subsequent handling.
Milling and extraction create different ingredient formats and therefore serve different product goals. Milling can produce powders or flakes, whereas extraction can yield functional ingredients. The choice should follow the species, the intended use, and the properties sought in the food, while preserving attention to palatability, nutrient retention, and processing waste.
A practical workflow begins by matching the edible algal material and intended use to a preparation plan, then proceeds through harvesting, washing, moisture control by drying or cooking, and size or component processing by milling or extraction. The sequence is not rigid: species and product goals determine which steps are needed and how each condition is set.
It provides a link between algal cultivation, resource recovery, and food systems. Evaluating preparation means looking beyond edible output to how processing affects nutrient retention, shelf life, sensory quality, and processing waste. This perspective helps researchers judge whether aquatic biomass can be incorporated responsibly into food pathways rather than assessing cultivation in isolation.
Comparisons can reveal how processing choices alter shelf life, nutrient retention, texture, palatability, and the resulting form, such as powder, flake, or functional ingredient. They can also show where processing waste arises. These outcomes support selection of preparation conditions that fit a species and intended use while informing environmental evaluation of the food system.