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Exploring the potential of using algae in cosmetics
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This review article focuses on integrating studies on algae pertinent to skin health and beauty, with the purpose of identifying serviceable algae functions in practical cosmetic uses.About:
This article is published in Bioresource Technology.The article was published on 2015-05-01. It has received 333 citations till now.read more
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Microalgae biorefinery: High value products perspectives.
Kit Wayne Chew,Jing Ying Yap,Pau Loke Show,Ng Hui Suan,Joon Ching Juan,Tau Chuan Ling,Duu-Jong Lee,Jo Shu Chang +7 more
TL;DR: The economic potential assessment of microalgae biorefinery was evaluated and high-value co-products produced through the extraction of a fraction of algae were evaluated to highlight the feasibility of the process.
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Power to Gas projects review: Lab, pilot and demo plants for storing renewable energy and CO2
TL;DR: In this article, a review of power-to-gas (PtG) technologies is presented, with a qualitative description of the plant, technical data, budget and project partners.
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Biosorption: An Interplay between Marine Algae and Potentially Toxic Elements-A Review.
Muhammad Bilal,Tahir Rasheed,Juan Eduardo Sosa-Hernández,Ali Raza,Faran Nabeel,Hafiz M.N. Iqbal +5 more
TL;DR: An effort has been made to highlight the importance of marine algae as naturally inspired biosorbents and their role in biosorption.
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Sustainable approaches for algae utilisation in bioenergy production
Shir Reen Chia,Hwai Chyuan Ong,Kit Wayne Chew,Pau Loke Show,Siew-Moi Phang,Tau Chuan Ling,Dillirani Nagarajan,Duu-Jong Lee,Jo Shu Chang +8 more
TL;DR: The potential types of algae in contributing carbohydrate and lipids to produce biofuel such as biodiesel, bioethanol and bio-gas are reviewed and economic feasibilities of algae based fuel production are discussed based on Life Cycle Analysis.
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Cosmetic attributes of algae - A review
Maíra Bueno Ariede,Thalita Marcílio Candido,Ana Lucía Morocho Jácome,Maria Valéria Robles Velasco,João Carlos Monteiro de Carvalho,André Rolim Baby +5 more
TL;DR: A better understanding of the recent uses of algae in cosmetic formulations with potential applications for new researches is aimed at a better understanding.
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