A novel strategy to simultaneously enhance bioaccessible lipids and antioxidants in hetero/mixotrophic Chlorella vulgaris as functional ingredient

Autor: Greta Canelli, Sabrina Tevere, Luc Jaquenod, Fabiola Dionisi, Zhen Rohfritsch, Christoph J. Bolten, Lukas Neutsch, Alexander Mathys
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Bioresource Technology, 347
ISSN: 0960-8524
1873-2976
Popis: Microalgae are a promising source of polyunsaturated fatty acids as well as bioactive antioxidant compounds such as carotenoids, phenolics and tocopherols. However, the accumulation of these biomolecules is often promoted by conflicting growth conditions. In this study, a phased bioprocessing strategy was developed to simultaneously enhance the lipid and antioxidant amounts by tailoring nitrogen content in the cultivation medium and applying light stress. This approach increased the overall contents of total fatty acids, carotenoids, phenolics, and α-tocopherol in Chlorella vulgaris by 2.2-, 2.2-, 1.5-, and 2.1-fold, respectively. Additionally, the bioaccessibility of the lipids and bioactives from the obtained biomasses improved after pulsed electric field (5 μs, 20 kV cm−1, 31.8 kJ kg−1sus) treatment (up to +12%) and high-pressure homogenization (100 MPa, 5-6 passes) (+41-76%). This work represents a step towards the generation of more efficient algae biorefineries, thus expanding the alternative resources available for essential nutrients.
Bioresource Technology, 347
ISSN:1873-2976
ISSN:0960-8524
Databáze: OpenAIRE
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