Absstract of: US2022249355A1

The present invention concerns a cosmetic care method for the skin comprising the steps of applying, to the skin, a cosmetic composition comprising photoactive extracts of at least one microalgae, and exposing the area to which the composition has been applied to light. The invention also comprises a device for cosmetic care according to the method, and a kit comprising a cosmetic composition comprising photoactive extracts of at least one microalgae and a lighting device according to the invention. The invention finally comprises the use of the device according to the invention for an anti-aging and/or anti-wrinkle treatment and/or a treatment promoting the healing of the skin area.

Absstract of: GB2603709A

The present disclosure provides an organic selenium enriched edible marine microalga Nannochloropsis oceanica CASA CC201 with essential micronutrient Selenium, comprising organic selenium, along with omega 3 fatty acid and mono unsaturated fatty acid (MUFA). The present disclosure also provides a process for the organic selenium enrichment of edible marine microalga and a composition comprising the organic selenium enriched edible marine microalga Nannochloropsis oceanica. Moreover, the present disclosure also discloses a composition comprising the sustained bioprocess for organic selenium enriched edible marine microalga Nannochloropsis oceanica selenium enriched edible marine microalga, and wherein the composition is in the form of food, health, and feed supplements.

Absstract of: WO2022164137A1

The present invention relates to an air purification device using microalgae. The air purification device using microalgae, according to the present invention, comprises: an air inlet through which air is supplied; a diffuser which is connected to the air inlet and diffuses introduced air; a reservoir which is connected to the diffuser and purifies the introduced air; and an air outlet which is connected to the reservoir and discharges the purified air to the outside of the device, wherein the reservoir includes a plurality of spiral reactors in which microalgae are provided and an LED device, thereby being capable of processing carbon dioxide at a high density and producing oxygen with high efficiency.

Absstract of: WO2022162019A1

The present invention relates to a process for producing a cosmetic, a pharmaceutical or a nutraceutical composition, the process comprising cultivating Thoracosphaera heimii microalgae cells, recovering and drying the Thoracosphaera heimii calcispheres and mixing them with at least one cosmetically, pharmaceutically or nutraceutically acceptable ingredient. The invention further relates to the use of Thoracosphaera heimii microalgae as a cosmetically, pharmaceutically or nutraceutically acceptable ingredient. Lastly the invention relates to a cosmetic, pharmaceutical or nutraceutical composition comprising spherical Thoracosphaera heimii calcispheres of less than 15 μm average diameter and of sphere wall thickness of less than 1 μm, in association with at least one cosmetically, pharmaceutically or nutraceutically acceptable ingredient.

Absstract of: US2022243236A1

The present invention provides methods and compositions for producing cannabinoids in photosynthetic microorganisms, e.g., cyanobacteria.

Absstract of: WO2022162428A1

The present invention relates to a modified ptxD nucleotide sequence and related uses as a genetic stabilizer and growth selector for the genetic transformation of the chloroplast genome of microalgae and methods for enhance the expression of recombinant proteins of interest in large-scale algal cultivation.

Absstract of: US2022241351A1

A probiotic formulation is provided including one or more bacteria, bacterial strains or bacterial species of the genus Veillonella, genus Faecalibacterium, genus Phascolarctobacteria, genus Oscillospira, genus Ruminococcus, genus Bacteroides, genus Blautia, family Christensenellaceae, genus Dialister, or phylum cyanobacteria.

Absstract of: GB2603227A

Disclosed is a system 100 for cultivating and harvesting a cyanobacterial biomass. The system comprises at least one vessel 102, 104 that, when in operation, grows the cyanobacterial biomass in a nutrient growth media under regulated growth conditions and a base unit 112 configured to receive the at least one vessel. The system also comprises at least one light source (506, figure 5a) arranged on a side of the at least one vessel, at least one heating element (306, figure 3) and a cultivation air pump that, when in operation, supplies light, heat and air to the at least one vessel. Notably, the cultivation air pump supplied air via a one-way air valve (310) to the base of the at least one vessel. The system also comprises at least one photodiode (508) arranged opposite the at least one light source that when in operation, measures a cyanobacterial biomass (502) concentration in the at least one vessel. Disclosed also is a method for cultivating and harvesting a cyanobacterial biomass. Furthermore, disclosed is an application interface and a composition comprising a cyanobacterial biomass.

Absstract of: EP4036227A1

Disclosed is a mutant strain having the ability to produce polyhydroxybutyrate. The novel strain has a significantly high growth rate and an improved ability to produce PHB compared to existing PHB-producing cyanobacterial strains. Therefore, the novel strain is suitable for use in the production of PHB and the development of various products using PHB. In addition, the novel strain is useful as a photosynthetic strain for developing a PHB production process using industrial flue gas due to its ability to produce PHB from only CO2 without any additional organic carbon source. Also disclosed is a method for producing polyhydroxybutyrate using the mutant strain.

Absstract of: WO2022158814A1

The present invention relates to microalgae of Chlorella genus HS-LZ (Chlorella sp. HS-LZ), which are novel microalgae having the characteristic of being capable of producing zeaxanthin and lutein, and uses thereof.

Absstract of: WO2022158814A1

The present invention relates to microalgae of Chlorella genus HS-LZ (Chlorella sp. HS-LZ), which are novel microalgae having the characteristic of being capable of producing zeaxanthin and lutein, and uses thereof.

Absstract of: EP4032525A1

The present invention relates to a process for producing a cosmetic, a pharmaceutical or a nutraceutical composition, the process comprising cultivating Thoracosphaera heimii microalgae cells, recovering and drying the Thoracosphaera heimii calcispheres and mixing them with at least one cosmetically, pharmaceutically or nutraceutically acceptable ingredient. The invention further relates to the use of Thoracosphaera heimii, microalgae as a cosmetically, pharmaceutically or nutraceutically acceptable ingredient. Lastly the invention relates to a cosmetic, pharmaceutical or nutraceutical composition comprising spherical Thoracosphaera heimii calcispheres of less than 15 µm average diameter and of sphere wall thickness of less than 1 µm, in association with at least one cosmetically, pharmaceutically or nutraceutically acceptable ingredient

Absstract of: WO2022154212A1

The present application relates to a composition for freeze-preserving microalgae belonging to the family Thraustochytriaceae and a method for freeze-preserving microalgae belonging to the family Thraustochytriaceae using same. By the composition for freeze-preserving microalgae belonging to the family Thraustochytriaceae according to an aspect and the method for freeze-preserving microalgae belonging to the family Thraustochytriaceae using same, the microalgae may be stored stably for a long period of time, and the costs for preservation of the microalgae may be reduced by shortening a process. In addition, according to a method for preparing freeze-dried biomass of microalgae belonging to the family Thraustochytriaceae using the composition, even during long-term storage at room temperature, freeze-dried biomass in the form of powder that can maintain bacterial activity and is easy for storage and transportation may be manufactured through a simple process.

Absstract of: WO2022151616A1

Disclosed is a biological-ecological coupling sewage treatment apparatus and method. The present apparatus comprises a micro-oxygen adsorption aeration tank, a vertical flow settling tank, a constructed wetland, and a microalgae culture tank that are connected in sequence. The bottom of the vertical flow settling tank is connected to the micro-oxygen adsorption aeration tank by means of a return pipe; aeration devices are provided at the bottom of each of the micro-oxygen adsorption aeration tank, the constructed wetland, and the microalgae culture tank; the bottom of the micro-oxygen adsorption aeration tank is provided with a magnetic stirrer; the top of the vertical flow settling tank is provided with an overflow weir; flow guide plates are provided inside the microalgae culture tank in a staggered manner; and a plurality of wire meshes, on which a ultrafine fiber material is attached, are mounted at the front end of a water outlet area of the microalgae culture tank. The disclosed apparatus and method can efficiently remove pollutants such as carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus in the sewage with low energy consumption and achieve production and multi-level utilization of qualified recycled water while greatly reducing costs of construction, running, management, and operation, have application potentials in resource and energy recovery, and can produce environmental landscape benefits.

Absstract of: WO2022154212A1

The present application relates to a composition for freeze-preserving microalgae belonging to the family Thraustochytriaceae and a method for freeze-preserving microalgae belonging to the family Thraustochytriaceae using same. By the composition for freeze-preserving microalgae belonging to the family Thraustochytriaceae according to an aspect and the method for freeze-preserving microalgae belonging to the family Thraustochytriaceae using same, the microalgae may be stored stably for a long period of time, and the costs for preservation of the microalgae may be reduced by shortening a process. In addition, according to a method for preparing freeze-dried biomass of microalgae belonging to the family Thraustochytriaceae using the composition, even during long-term storage at room temperature, freeze-dried biomass in the form of powder that can maintain bacterial activity and is easy for storage and transportation may be manufactured through a simple process.

Absstract of: WO2022154258A1

A photosynthetic microalgae-based wall-mounted air purification system according to the present invention comprises: a case including a water tank part in which a culture medium of microalgae that consume carbon dioxide in the air to produce oxygen is stored, and having an air suction port on one side thereof and an air discharge port on the other side thereof; and a blower installed in the case to generate a blowing force so that external air is sucked into the water tank part via the air suction port, and then can be discharged via the air discharge port, wherein the air suction port and the air discharge port are formed on the upper side of the case, the upper side being higher than the water level of the culture medium, the system further comprising an intake guide for guiding air sucked in via the air suction port, to the lower side of the water tank part. As such, when the photosynthetic microalgae-based wall-mounted air purification system according to the present invention is used, there are the advantages of being installable harmoniously and simply on the wall surface of a bus or a subway platform, and being able to efficiently remove carbon dioxide, dust and the like from the air, and increase the concentration of oxygen in the air.

Absstract of: US2022225648A1

Provided herein are food compositions including a microalgal extract. In particular, provided herein are food compositions including a microalgal extract, wherein the microalgal extract includes a glycolipid in an amount of about 15 to 70 wt %, based on the total weight of the extract and, a phospholipid in an amount of about 5 to 70 wt %, based on the total weight of the extract. Further provided are methods of making the microalgal extract for use in food compositions.

Absstract of: WO2022154690A1

A multi-platform gas vortex bioreactor for the suspension culture of microorganisms, plant and animal cell cultures and microalgae under laboratory conditions contains an optically transparent tank (1) with a lid, connection pipes (3, 4), a horizontal impeller (5), an annular floating barrier (7), a device for aerating and agitating a medium, a mechanism for stabilizing the position of the annular floating barrier (7) relative to the surface of a cell suspension, and a removable optically transparent hollow cylindrical sleeve (11) for receiving a light source and/or a unit for video recording, measuring and monitoring the culture process. The floating barrier (7) stabilization mechanism is provided with a shaft mounted coaxially with the horizontal impeller so as to be fastenable to an end wall (17) of the cylindrical sleeve (11). The device for aerating and agitating a medium comprises an annular floating element arranged in a gap between the cylindrical wall of the tank and the annular floating barrier. Fastened to the body of the annular floating element are radially arranged removable blades (19) and/or needle-like elements arranged equidistantly on the upper end surface of the annular floating element for the surface agitation of a liquid nutrient medium.

Absstract of: WO2022154258A1

A photosynthetic microalgae-based wall-mounted air purification system according to the present invention comprises: a case including a water tank part in which a culture medium of microalgae that consume carbon dioxide in the air to produce oxygen is stored, and having an air suction port on one side thereof and an air discharge port on the other side thereof; and a blower installed in the case to generate a blowing force so that external air is sucked into the water tank part via the air suction port, and then can be discharged via the air discharge port, wherein the air suction port and the air discharge port are formed on the upper side of the case, the upper side being higher than the water level of the culture medium, the system further comprising an intake guide for guiding air sucked in via the air suction port, to the lower side of the water tank part. As such, when the photosynthetic microalgae-based wall-mounted air purification system according to the present invention is used, there are the advantages of being installable harmoniously and simply on the wall surface of a bus or a subway platform, and being able to efficiently remove carbon dioxide, dust and the like from the air, and increase the concentration of oxygen in the air.

Absstract of: US2022220527A1

The invention relates to a method for characterizing the activity of a culture comprising microalgae, the method comprising the steps of: supplying a sample of the culture from a bioreactor to a chamber fluidically connected to the bioreactor; illuminating the sample in the chamber; measuring the concentration of dissolved oxygen in the sample in order to determine a rate of oxygen production by the illuminated sample. The invention also relates to a device and an apparatus for characterizing a culture comprising microalgae.

Absstract of: WO2022144783A1

A method executed by a bioreactor system to cultivate a microalgae comprising a photoreceptor sensitive to a region of a visible spectrum under an autotrophic condition and a fermentation condition is described. A first process incubates the microalgae under the autotrophic condition and the fermentation condition simultaneously to allow the microalgae to grow and then removes the fermentation condition halfway through the process. A second process incubates the microalgae under the autotrophic condition and the fermentation condition simultaneously to allow the microalgae to grow. Both processes generate compounds, or functional proteins.

Absstract of: WO2022144796A1

A method executed by an engine of a computing device for simulating microalgae fermentation is described. The engine receives an input from a user. The input includes an identification of a microalgae, an identification of a culture media, an identification of an enclosure, and an identification of fermentation conditions for the microalgae when the microalgae is located in the culture media and when the microalgae and the culture media are located in the enclosure. An algorithm of the engine is used to simulate fermentation of the microalgae. A result of the simulation is displayed to the user.

Absstract of: WO2022144791A1

A method for using peptides for flavorings is described. The method includes, at least, obtaining a microalgae, extracting chlorella protein from the microalgae, modifying a factor associated with the chlorella protein to change an amino acid combination of the chlorella protein, and identifying a peptide flavoring associated with the modified amino acid combination.

Absstract of: WO2022142552A1

Disclosed are a microalgae-sludge MABR reactor, a self-light condensing microalgae-sludge MABR reactor, and a microalgae-sludge eco-friendly wastewater treatment system. The present invention is based on a microalgae-sludge MABR water treatment system in combination with a regulating wastewater storage system, a microalgae-sludge MABR reactor, a terminal water quality control system, a condensed light supply system, and a pipeline transport system. A core microalgae-sludge MABR reactor comprises: an inner transparent reaction tube, a membrane separator, an intermediate transparent reaction tube, an outer support tube system, and an end plate; a condensed light supply system comprises a solar power generation and control system, a sunlight light condensing system, an electric light emission system, and another regulating wastewater storage system, a terminal water quality control system, and a pipeline transport system operate in cooperation with the microalgae-sludge MABR reactor and the condensed light supply system. The present invention may be applied in high nitrogen and phosphorus and highly eutrophic wastewater treatment or in micropollutant-containing wastewater treatment, etc. The present invention solves shortcomings in energy utilization, carbon source utilization, non-carbon source nutrient utilization, and eco-unfriendly circulation in a traditional water treatment process.

Absstract of: US2022213519A1

In an aspect, the disclosure provides methods for making neurotransmitters in a host organism. The neurotransmitters can be cannabinoids and derivatives of cannabinoids. The host cells can be microalgae, fungi or other host cells. In a related aspect, the disclosure provides host cells engineered to have biochemical pathways for making neurotransmitters such as cannabinoids.