Review microalgae drying: A comprehensive exploration from conventional air drying to microwave drying methods
Drying microalgae is an important step in optimising their use in numerous industrial sectors since it reduces moisture content while conserving vital components. This method is very important for increasing the economic viability and sustainability of microalgae, which are known for their remarkabl...
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| description | Drying microalgae is an important step in optimising their use in numerous industrial sectors since it reduces moisture content while conserving vital components. This method is very important for increasing the economic viability and sustainability of microalgae, which are known for their remarkable flexibility and bioactive chemical synthesis. Efficient drying processes protect the integrity of bioactive chemicals like antioxidants, anti-inflammatory agents, and anticancer compounds, as well as essential macronutrients like proteins, lipids, and carbs. Furthermore, drying preserves moisture-sensitive chemicals, improves shelf life, and concentrates lipids, making microalgae more appropriate for use in biofuels, pharmaceuticals, functional foods, cosmetics, and biotechnology. Despite microalgae's immense potential, market size and sustainability concerns remain, emphasising the need for constantly improving drying technology. This extensive study to a better understanding of the changing landscape of microalgae research, emphasising the critical significance of drying procedures in maximising the utility of microalgae in various industrial applications. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a1babd43312342adb5c9fa2b8c6dcf8e2025-08-20T01:57:59ZengElsevierFuture Foods2666-83352024-12-011010042010.1016/j.fufo.2024.100420Review microalgae drying: A comprehensive exploration from conventional air drying to microwave drying methodsAlfonso Hernández0María González-Moya1Augusto Márquez2Luis Acevedo3IDENER, 41300 Sevilla, SpainIDENER, 41300 Sevilla, SpainCorresponding author.; IDENER, 41300 Sevilla, SpainIDENER, 41300 Sevilla, SpainDrying microalgae is an important step in optimising their use in numerous industrial sectors since it reduces moisture content while conserving vital components. This method is very important for increasing the economic viability and sustainability of microalgae, which are known for their remarkable flexibility and bioactive chemical synthesis. Efficient drying processes protect the integrity of bioactive chemicals like antioxidants, anti-inflammatory agents, and anticancer compounds, as well as essential macronutrients like proteins, lipids, and carbs. Furthermore, drying preserves moisture-sensitive chemicals, improves shelf life, and concentrates lipids, making microalgae more appropriate for use in biofuels, pharmaceuticals, functional foods, cosmetics, and biotechnology. Despite microalgae's immense potential, market size and sustainability concerns remain, emphasising the need for constantly improving drying technology. This extensive study to a better understanding of the changing landscape of microalgae research, emphasising the critical significance of drying procedures in maximising the utility of microalgae in various industrial applications.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666833524001266Microalgae drying methodsMicroalgae applicationsBibliometric analysisCitation network |
| spellingShingle | Alfonso Hernández María González-Moya Augusto Márquez Luis Acevedo Review microalgae drying: A comprehensive exploration from conventional air drying to microwave drying methods Future Foods Microalgae drying methods Microalgae applications Bibliometric analysis Citation network |
| title | Review microalgae drying: A comprehensive exploration from conventional air drying to microwave drying methods |
| title_full | Review microalgae drying: A comprehensive exploration from conventional air drying to microwave drying methods |
| title_fullStr | Review microalgae drying: A comprehensive exploration from conventional air drying to microwave drying methods |
| title_full_unstemmed | Review microalgae drying: A comprehensive exploration from conventional air drying to microwave drying methods |
| title_short | Review microalgae drying: A comprehensive exploration from conventional air drying to microwave drying methods |
| title_sort | review microalgae drying a comprehensive exploration from conventional air drying to microwave drying methods |
| topic | Microalgae drying methods Microalgae applications Bibliometric analysis Citation network |
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