Maximizing Haematococcus biorefineries: Ionic liquid-based astaxanthin recovery, biocosmetic formulation, solar cell applications, and biofertilizer valorization

Microalgae, particularly Haematococcus pluvialis, produce astaxanthin (AXT), a potent antioxidant with growing potential in the food, pharmaceutical, biocosmetic, and renewable energy sectors. This study proposes an integrated biorefinery model that employs advanced extraction processes, including b...

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Autores: Mussagy, Cassamo U., Caicedo-Paz, Angie V., Figueroa, Debora, Santander, Christian, González, Felipe, Tropea, Alessia, Mondello, Luigi, Spadaro, Donatella, Trocino, Stefano, Piazza, Rodolfo D. [UNESP], Marques, Rodrigo F.C. [UNESP], Godoy, Karina, Cornejo, Pablo
Tipo de documento: artigo
Estado:Versão publicada
Data de publicação:2025
País:Brasil
Recursos:Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)
Repositório:Repositório Institucional da UNESP
Idioma:inglês
OAI Identifier:oai:repositorio.unesp.br:11449/302305
Acesso em linha:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2025.132347
https://hdl.handle.net/11449/302305
Access Level:Acceso aberto
Palavra-chave:Bioprocessing integration
Haematococcus pluvialis
Microalgae
Neoteric solvents
Descrição
Resumo:Microalgae, particularly Haematococcus pluvialis, produce astaxanthin (AXT), a potent antioxidant with growing potential in the food, pharmaceutical, biocosmetic, and renewable energy sectors. This study proposes an integrated biorefinery model that employs advanced extraction processes, including bio-based ionic liquids, to efficiently recover AXT from H. pluvialis while minimizing environmental impact. The resulting platform strategically repurposes the post-extraction biomass as a biofertilizer, thus contributing to zero-waste objectives. By uniting biocosmetics, solar energy applications, and agriculture within a single framework, this model underscores the synergy between economic feasibility and ecological responsibility, highlighting the transformative role of microbial-derived AXT in sustainable, high-value product development.