Update on the application of magnetic fields to microalgal cultures

Several studies have shown that any magnetic field (MF) applied to microalgae modifies its cultivation conditions and may favor biomolecule production since it interacts with the microorganisms and affect their growth. As a result, there are changes in concentrations and compositions of biomass and...

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Published in:World journal of microbiology & biotechnology 2022-11, Vol.38 (11), p.211-211, Article 211
Main Authors: Santos, Lucielen Oliveira, Silva, Pedro Garcia Pereira, Machado, Bruno Roswag, Sala, Luisa, Deamici, Kricelle Mosquera
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Algae
Applied Microbiology
Aquatic microorganisms
Biochemistry
Biofuels
Biomass
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Biomolecules
Biorefineries
Biotechnology
Carbohydrates
Cultivation
Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology
Life Sciences
Lipids
Magnetic Fields
Metabolism
Metabolites
Microalgae
Microalgae - metabolism
Microbiology
Microorganisms
Physiological effects
Physiology
Pigments
Review
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Summary:Several studies have shown that any magnetic field (MF) applied to microalgae modifies its cultivation conditions and may favor biomolecule production since it interacts with the microorganisms and affect their growth. As a result, there are changes in concentrations and compositions of biomass and biomolecules. This review aims at updating MF applications to microalga cultures that were reported by studies conducted in the last 5 years. It shows the main studies that reached positive results of carbohydrate, lipid, protein and pigment production. Effects of MFs may be positive, negative or null, depending on some factors, such as intensity, exposure time, physiological state of cells and application devices. Therefore, this review details cultivation conditions used for reaching high concentration of biomolecules, explains the action of MFs on microalgae and describes their applicability to the biorefinery concept.
ISSN:0959-3993
1573-0972
DOI:10.1007/s11274-022-03398-y