Plasma Technology Turns Blue-Green Microalgae Into Bioactive Coatings, Revolutionizes Treatment of Chronic Wounds

Medicine & Technology Oct 11, 2023

Researchers have used plasma technology to transform microalgae into ultrathin coating that can be used for wound healing. Learn more about it in this article.

New Source of Organic Phosphorus Identified, Could Play Vital Role in Phytoplankton and Microalgae Growth

Dec 18, 2021

In a groundbreaking study a collaboration of scientists have discovered that organic phosphoros transported from land via bioaerosols fertilize marine ecosystems and help phytoplankton grow and photosynthesize.

Algae Learned To Eat Other Organisms, Surviving the Event That Killed the Dinosaurs

Nov 01, 2020

A new study suggests that prehistoric algae, marine plant life that lived alongside the dinosaurs, managed to survive the extinction event that killed the large reptiles - by learning how to eat other living beings.

Israeli Company Aims to Expand to Commercial Use of Microalgae

Aug 07, 2020

Microalgae has multiple health benefits as a dietary supplement but only a few species have been commercially available. An Israeli company aims to expand the production and use of microalgae.

Benefits of the 'Marine Super Crop' Spirulina

Aug 07, 2020

Spirulina has become a popular superfood alongside other microalgae used to make dietary supplements. The superfood is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and other nutritious properties.

Algae: Waste To Sustainable Biofuels

Apr 26, 2017

Algae, sourced from brackish water, is being eyed as the future source of biofuel.

Microalgae Producing Ecofriendly Biofuel, Perfect Alternative For Fossil Fuel

Mar 01, 2017

Scientists Found An Alternative Process To Produce Biofuel By Farming Microalgae. Nannochloropsis Oceanica can store more Triacylglycerols (TAGs) which can be used as biofuels.