Milking algae mechanically: Progress to succeed petroleum derived chemicals

(Shinshu University) A method to extract carbohydrates and phycobiliproteins from algae was developed that does not kill the algae during harvest or rely on solvents for extraction and purification. This novel method uses mechanical shearing to 'milk' the desired compounds, greatly reducing the production cost of algae-derived compounds.
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - Category: Biology Source Type: news