Optimizing Phycocyanin Extraction from Cyanobacterial Biomass: A Comparative Study of Freeze–Thaw Cycling with Various Solvents

Cyanobacterial phycocyanin pigment is widely utilized for its properties in various industries, including food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Despite its potential, challenges exist, such as extraction methods impacting yield, stability, and purity. This study investigates the impact of the number...

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Published in:	Marine Drugs
Main Authors:	Konstantinos Pispas, Georgios Manthos, Eirini Sventzouri, Maria Geroulia, Savvas Giannis Mastropetros, Sameh Samir Ali, Michael Kornaros
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2024-05-01
Subjects:	pigments phycocyanin extraction freeze–thaw cyanobacteria
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/22/6/246

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