Vimala Balasubramaniam1, Rathi Devi-Nair Gunasegavan1, Suraiami Mustar1, June Chelyn Lee2, Mohd Fairulnizal Mohd Noh1. 1. Nutrition, Metabolism & Cardiovascular Research Centre, Institute for Medical Research, NIH, Level 3, Block C7, No. 1, Jalan Setia Murni U13, Setia Alam, Shah Alam 40170, Malaysia. 2. Herbal Medicine Research Centre, Institute for Medical Research, NIH, Level 3, Block C7, No. 1, Jalan Setia Murni U13, Setia Alam, Shah Alam 40170, Malaysia.
Abstract
Microalgae are known as a rich source of bioactive compounds which exhibit different biological activities. Increased demand for sustainable biomass for production of important bioactive components with various potential especially therapeutic applications has resulted in noticeable interest in algae. Utilisation of microalgae in multiple scopes has been growing in various industries ranging from harnessing renewable energy to exploitation of high-value products. The focuses of this review are on production and the use of value-added components obtained from microalgae with current and potential application in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmeceutical, energy and agri-food industries, as well as for bioremediation. Moreover, this work discusses the advantage, potential new beneficial strains, applications, limitations, research gaps and future prospect of microalgae in industry.
Microalgae are known as a rich source of bioactive compounds which exhibit difn>an class="Chemical">ferent biological activities. Increased demand for sustainable biomass for production of important bioactive components with various potential especially therapeutic applications has resulted in noticeable interest in algae. Utilisation of microalgae in multiple scopes has been growing in various industries ranging from harnessing renewable energy to exploitation of high-value products. The focuses of this review are on production and the use of value-added components obtained from microalgae with current and potential application in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmeceutical, energy and agri-food industries, as well as for bioremediation. Moreover, this work discusses the advantage, potential new beneficial strains, applications, limitations, research gaps and future prospect of microalgae in industry.
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