microalgae: general trends and global markets
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Microalgae: general trends and global marketsHugo Pereira www.greencolab.com
Why microalgae?
High photosynthetic performance
Why microalgae?
High photosynthetic performance
Convert inorganic carbon (CO2) and nutrients into organic matter (microalgal biomass)
Why microalgae?
High photosynthetic performance
Convert inorganic carbon (CO2) and nutrients into organic matter (microalgal biomass)
Wide biodiversity >30 000 species identified
Why microalgae?
High photosynthetic performance
Convert inorganic carbon (CO2) and nutrients into organic matter (microalgal biomass)
Wide biodiversity >30 000 species identified
Rich nutritional composition and extensive variety of chemically active metabolites
DHA
Astaxanthin
Alpha-tocopherol (Vit. E)
Beta-glucans
Biological activities: antioxidant, antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, antitumoral, antidiabetic…
Why microalgae?
High photosynthetic performance
Convert inorganic carbon (CO2) and nutrients into organic matter (microalgal biomass)
Wide biodiversity >30 000 species identified
Rich nutritional composition and extensive variety of chemically active metabolites
Feedstock of the future with tremendous potential for biotechnological applications
Applications and markets
Human nutrition
Agriculture
High value (nutra-, pharma-, cosmaceuticals)
Environmental (CO2 mitigation and wastewater)
Bioplastics
Many others
Animal nutrition
Biofuels
Applications and markets
Human nutrition
Agriculture
High value (nutra-, pharma-, cosmaceuticals)
Environmental (CO2 mitigation and wastewater)
Bioplastics
Many others
Animal nutrition
Biofuels
Current markets
Applications and markets
Human nutrition
Agriculture
High value (nutra-, pharma-, cosmaceuticals)
Environmental (CO2 mitigation and wastewater)
Bioplastics
Many others
Animal nutrition
Biofuels
Current markets
Improved sustainability
Agriculture
Mic roalgae-bas ed produc ts for different agric ulture s ec tors are already marketed
Agriculture
Biofertilizers
Mic roalgae-bas ed produc ts for different agric ulture s ec tors are already marketed
Agriculture
Biofertilizers
Biostimulants
Mic roalgae-bas ed produc ts for different agric ulture s ec tors are already marketed
Phytohormones: Auxins, Gibberellins, Cytokinins…. Improve root growth, cell division and frutification
Chlorella vulgaris Eruca sativa
Agriculture
Biofertilizers
Biostimulants
Mic roalgae-bas ed produc ts for different agric ulture s ec tors are already marketed
Phytohormones: Auxins, Gibberellins, Cytokinins…. Improve root growth, cell division and frutification
Agriculture
Biofertilizers
Biopesticides
Biostimulants
Mic roalgae-bas ed produc ts for different agric ulture s ec tors are already marketed
Aims to reduce the use of chemical and hazardous pesticides by 50% until 2030
Microalgae present secondary metabolites with biopesticide activity
Agriculture
Biofertilizers
Biopesticides
Biostimulants
Mic roalgae-bas ed produc ts for different agric ulture s ec tors are already marketed
Microalgae present secondary metabolites with biopesticide activity
Sclerotium rolfs ii
Agriculture
Biofertilizers
Biopesticides
Soil correctors and conditioners
Biostimulants
Mic roalgae-bas ed produc ts for different agric ulture s ec tors are already marketed
Improve the physical, chemical and biological conditions of soils (pH, microbiota..)
Food market
Mic roalgae powder is widely us ed for the formulation of different food produc ts in the market
Food market
Natural colorant
Mic roalgae powder is widely us ed for the formulation of different food produc ts in the market
Food market
Functional foods
Natural colorant
Mic roalgae powder is widely us ed for the formulation of different food produc ts in the market
Food market
Functional foods
Detox, beverages and other specialty markets
Natural colorant
Mic roalgae powder is widely us ed for the formulation of different food produc ts in the market
Food market
Functional foods
Detox, beverages and other specialty markets
Natural colorant
Mic roalgae powder is widely us ed for the formulation of different food produc ts in the market
Vegan source of proteins and Ω-3 PUFAs
Food market
Functional foods
Detox, beverages and other specialty markets
Meat, fish and egg analogues
Natural colorant
Mic roalgae powder is widely us ed for the formulation of different food produc ts in the market
Vegan source of proteins and Ω-3 PUFAs
Feed market
Mic roalgae are traditionally us ed in the aquac ulture market, both new markets are emerging
Feed market
Crucial for aquaculture industry
Mic roalgae are traditionally us ed in the aquac ulture market, both new markets are emerging
Microalgae are vital for the nutritional enrichment of live preys used for fish larvae and bivalves rearing
Feed market
Entering pet food market
Crucial for aquaculture industry
Mic roalgae are traditionally us ed in the aquac ulture market, both new markets are emerging
Very low incorporation rates (0.1 – 0.2%)
Feed market
Entering pet food market
Source of protein, Ω-3 PUFAs and carotenoids
Crucial for aquaculture industry
Mic roalgae are traditionally us ed in the aquac ulture market, both new markets are emerging
Replace unsustainable feedstocks traditionally used by the aquaculture sector (fishmeal, fish oil, soybean meal…)
Feed market
Crucial for aquaculture industry
Mic roalgae are traditionally us ed in the aquac ulture market, both new markets are emerging
Feed additive with effective functional properties
Entering pet food market
Source of protein, Ω-3 PUFAs and carotenoids
Feed market
High immunostimulant potential
Crucial for aquaculture industry
Mic roalgae are traditionally us ed in the aquac ulture market, both new markets are emerging
Entering pet food market
Source of protein, Ω-3 PUFAs and carotenoids
Feed additive with effective functional properties
Nannochloropsis sp. Gracilaria gracilis
High value markets
Mic roalgae are traditionally commerc ialized as nutraceuticals and their inc orporation in cos metic produc ts rec ently bloomed
High value markets
Microalgae-based nutraceuticals are well established in the market
Mic roalgae are traditionally commerc ialized as nutraceuticals and their inc orporation in cos metic produc ts rec ently bloomed
Active metabolites of interest, mainly carotenoids, phycobiliproteins and Ω-3 PUFAs
High value markets
Microalgae-based nutraceuticals are well established in the market
Mic roalgae are traditionally commerc ialized as nutraceuticals and their inc orporation in cos metic produc ts rec ently bloomed
Novel nutraceuticals are emerging
Emerging active metabolites for new markets, polyphenols, sterols, superoxide dismutase, among many others
High value markets
Microalgae-based nutraceuticals are well established in the market
Mic roalgae are traditionally commerc ialized as nutraceuticals and their inc orporation in cos metic produc ts rec ently bloomed
Novel nutraceuticals are emerging
Cosmetics with microalgae ingredients are now widespread in the market
High relevance for cosmeceuticals, namely, PUFA, polysaccharides, carotenoids and mycosporine-like aminoacids
High value markets
To date microalgae-based pharmaceuticals are still commercially unavailable
Microalgae-based nutraceuticals are well established in the market
Mic roalgae are traditionally commerc ialized as nutraceuticals and their inc orporation in cos metic produc ts rec ently bloomed
Novel nutraceuticals are emerging
Cosmetics with microalgae ingredients are now widespread in the market
