Temperature is one of the most important environmental conditions affecting physiological processes in ectothermic organisms like ants. Yet, we often lack information on how certain physiological traits covary with temperature across time. Here, we test predictions on how one trait - lipid content...

Following a recent proposal of normalizing the experimentally derived biomagnification factor (BMF) to a 5% lipid content in fish, we explore the normalization of the BMF of lipophilic chemicals in fish. We illustrate with theoretical models and experimental data that the BMF of lipophilic...

Chemical and physical mutagens like sodium azide, H₂O₂ and UV light have a significant role in the metabolism of living organisms. Effect of these mutagens was recorded during the present work on lipid content of Oscillatoria sp. and Ulothrix sp. The algal species were subjected to the mutagens by...

Microalgae have emerged as one of the most promising alternative sources of biofuels due to their high lipid accumulation ability. High lipid content is of pivotal importance for biodiesel production. In order to obtain high lipid content, modifications of culture conditions and development of an...

Microalgae is one the promising source of energy for the production of biofuel and other value-added products to replace the existing conventional fossil fuels. However, low lipid content and poor cell harvesting are the key challenges. Based on the growth conditions the lipid productivity will be...

The aim of this work was to describe and compare the main fatty acids and biodiesel indices of some green and brown macroalgae (seaweeds) collected from the Persian Gulf, as an alternative raw material for renewable biodiesel production. The macroalgae showed low lipid content (< 10% DW) but marine macroalgae with total lipid content > 5%...

Algae lipids can be used to produce biofuels and are considered a potential source of energy to supplant fossil fuel. Cultivation practices of algae grown in large ponds can be tailored to maximize lipid content. Laboratory methods of measuring lipid content are time-consuming and labor-intensive,...

Applying microalgae is a valuable strategy for CO₂ removal, wastewater treatment, and biofuel production leading to valuable biomass production. However, the major challenge of biodiesel production by microalgae is achieving high lipid content while maintaining high biomass productivity. To do so,...

Algae offer solution to simultaneously treat wastewater and produce biofuel in India

Nannochloropsis, due to its high lipid content, small size and growth rate, can be exploited for the production of biofuel and other value-added products. This study analyzed synergistic responses of high irradiance and nitrogen deprivation on Nannochloropsis cells to enhance biomass and lipid...