Microalgae-Derived Pigments: A 10-Year Bibliometric Review and Industry and Market Trend Analysis

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2020

Authors

Silva, SC (Author) Other; Ferreira, ICFR (Author) Other; Madalena M. Dias (Author) FEUP; Barreiro, MF (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Molecules

Vol. 25

ISSN: 1420-3049

Publisher: MDPI

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LA LSRE-LCM - Financiamento Plurianual 2020-2023 para a Unidade LA LSRE-LCM Laboratório de Processos de Separação e Reacção - Laboratório de Catálise e Materiais

AIProcMat@N2020 - Advanced Industrial Processes and Materials for a Sustainable North Region of Portugal2020

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Authenticus ID: P-00S-J4B

DOI: 10.3390/molecules25153406

Abstract (EN): Microalgae productive chains are gaining importance as sustainable alternatives to obtain natural pigments. This work presents a review on the most promising pigments and microalgal sources by gathering trends from a 10-year bibliometric survey, a patents search, and an industrial and market analysis built from available market reports, projects and companies' webpages. The performed analysis pointed out chlorophylls, phycocyanin, astaxanthin, and beta-carotene as the most relevant pigments, andChlorella vulgaris,Spirulina platensis,Haematococcus pluvialis, andDunaliella salina, respectively, as the most studied sources.Haematococcusis referred in the highest number of patents, corroborating a high technological interest in this microalga. The biorefinery concept, investment in projects and companies related to microalgae cultivation and/or pigment extraction is increasingly growing, particularly, for phycocyanin fromSpirulina platensis. These pieces of evidence are a step forward to consolidate the microalgal pigments market, which is expected to grow in the coming years, increasing the prospects of replacing synthetic pigments by natural counterparts.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 23