Search Results - "Leonidas Matsakas"

A comparative study on de novo and ex novo lipid fermentation by oleaginous yeast using glucose and sonicated waste cooking oil by Patel, Alok, Matsakas, Leonidas

“…•De novo and ex novo lipid accumulation in oleaginous yeast were assessed.•Ultrasonication was used to prepare a stable oil in water emulsion.•High lipid…”
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A perspective on biotechnological applications of thermophilic microalgae and cyanobacteria by Patel, Alok, Matsakas, Leonidas, Rova, Ulrika, Christakopoulos, Paul

“…•Thermophilic microalgae and cyanobacteria are reviewed for their potential.•They are considered as biotechnological treasures for high temperature…”
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Valorization of volatile fatty acids derived from low-cost organic waste for lipogenesis in oleaginous microorganisms-A review by Patel, Alok, Sarkar, Omprakash, Rova, Ulrika, Christakopoulos, Paul, Matsakas, Leonidas

“…•Influencing factors for acidogenic volatile fatty acid production are reviewed.•VFAs are renewable feedstock for the synthesis of bio-based…”
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An Overview of Current Pretreatment Methods Used to Improve Lipid Extraction from Oleaginous Microorganisms by Patel, Alok, Mikes, Fabio, Matsakas, Leonidas

“…Microbial oils, obtained from oleaginous microorganisms are an emerging source of commercially valuable chemicals ranging from pharmaceuticals to the petroleum…”
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Co-production of DHA and squalene by thraustochytrid from forest biomass by Patel, Alok, Liefeldt, Stephan, Rova, Ulrika, Christakopoulos, Paul, Matsakas, Leonidas

“…Omega-3 fatty acids, and specifically docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are important and essential nutrients for human health. Thraustochytrids are recognised as…”
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Green conversion of municipal solid wastes into fuels and chemicals by Matsakas, Leonidas, Gao, Qiuju, Jansson, Stina, Rova, Ulrika, Christakopoulos, Paul

“…Presently, the society is facing a serious challenge for the effective management of the increasing amount of produced municipal solid wastes. The accumulated…”
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Fermentation of liquefacted hydrothermally pretreated sweet sorghum bagasse to ethanol at high-solids content by Matsakas, Leonidas, Christakopoulos, Paul

“…► Optimization of hydrothermal pretreatment lead to high cellulose hydrolysis yields. ► Liquefaction of SB at high DM content was enabled at these conditions…”
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Biogas potential of organosolv pretreated wheat straw as mono and co-substrate: substrate synergy and microbial dynamics by Sarkar, Omprakash, Rova, Ulrika, Christakopoulos, Paul, Matsakas, Leonidas

“…Anaerobic digestion (AD) technology can potentially address the gap between energy demand and supply playing a crucial role in the production of sustainable…”
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An Overview of Potential Oleaginous Microorganisms and Their Role in Biodiesel and Omega-3 Fatty Acid-Based Industries by Patel, Alok, Karageorgou, Dimitra, Rova, Emma, Katapodis, Petros, Rova, Ulrika, Christakopoulos, Paul, Matsakas, Leonidas

“…Microorganisms are known to be natural oil producers in their cellular compartments. Microorganisms that accumulate more than 20% of lipids on a cell dry…”
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Formation of Lignin Nanoparticles by Combining Organosolv Pretreatment of Birch Biomass and Homogenization Processes by Matsakas, Leonidas, Karnaouri, Anthi, Cwirzen, Andrzej, Rova, Ulrika, Christakopoulos, Paul

“…Valorization of lignocellulosic biomass into a biorefinery scheme requires the use of all biomass components; in this, the lignin fraction is often…”
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Valorization of Brewers' Spent Grain for the Production of Lipids by Oleaginous Yeast by Patel, Alok, Mikes, Fabio, Bühler, Saskja, Matsakas, Leonidas

“…Brewers' spent grain (BSG) accounts for 85% of the total amount of by-products generated by the brewing industries. BSG is a lignocellulosic biomass that is…”
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Effect of metals on the regulation of acidogenic metabolism enhancing biohydrogen and carboxylic acids production from brewery spent grains: Microbial dynamics and biochemical analysis by Sarkar, Omprakash, Rova, Ulrika, Christakopoulos, Paul, Matsakas, Leonidas

“…The present study reports the mixed culture acidogenic production of biohydrogen and carboxylic acids (CA) from brewery spent grains (BSG) in the presence of…”
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Effect of Oligosaccharide Degree of Polymerization on the Induction of Xylan-Degrading Enzymes by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. Lycopersici by Najjarzadeh, Nasim, Matsakas, Leonidas, Rova, Ulrika, Christakopoulos, Paul

“…Xylan is one of the most abundant carbohydrates on Earth. Complete degradation of xylan is achieved by the collaborative action of endo-β-1,4-xylanases and…”
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How Carbon Source and Degree of Oligosaccharide Polymerization Affect Production of Cellulase-Degrading Enzymes by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici by Najjarzadeh, Nasim, Matsakas, Leonidas, Rova, Ulrika, Christakopoulos, Paul

“…Cellulases are a group of enzymes responsible for the degradation of cellulose, which is one of the most abundant polymers on Earth. The three main groups of…”
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Sequential high gravity ethanol fermentation and anaerobic digestion of steam explosion and organosolv pretreated corn stover by Katsimpouras, Constantinos, Zacharopoulou, Maria, Matsakas, Leonidas, Rova, Ulrika, Christakopoulos, Paul, Topakas, Evangelos

“…•Steam explosion and organosolv pretreatment were applied on corn stover (CS).•The effect of H2SO4-catalyzed steam explosion on CS digestibility was…”
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Organosolv Fractionation of Birch Sawdust: Establishing a Lignin-First Biorefinery by Monção, Maxwel, Hrůzová, Kateřina, Rova, Ulrika, Matsakas, Leonidas, Christakopoulos, Paul

“…The use of residual biomass for bioconversions makes it possible to decrease the output of fossil-based chemicals and pursue a greener economy. While the use…”
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Biosynthesis of Nutraceutical Fatty Acids by the Oleaginous Marine Microalgae Phaeodactylum tricornutum Utilizing Hydrolysates from Organosolv-Pretreated Birch and Spruce Biomass by Patel, Alok, Matsakas, Leonidas, Hrůzová, Kateřina, Rova, Ulrika, Christakopoulos, Paul

“…Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are essential for human function, however they have to be provided through the diet. As their production from fish oil is…”
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Biomass Gasification in Downdraft Gasifiers: A Technical Review on Production, Up-Gradation and Application of Synthesis Gas by Havilah, Pulla Rose, Sharma, Amit Kumar, Govindasamy, Gopalakrishnan, Matsakas, Leonidas, Patel, Alok

“…Rapid climate change and forecasted damage from fossil fuel combustion, forced researchers to investigate renewable and clean energy sources for the…”
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Volatile Fatty Acids (VFAs) Generated by Anaerobic Digestion Serve as Feedstock for Freshwater and Marine Oleaginous Microorganisms to Produce Biodiesel and Added-Value Compounds by Patel, Alok, Mahboubi, Amir, Horváth, Ilona Sárvári, Taherzadeh, Mohammad J, Rova, Ulrika, Christakopoulos, Paul, Matsakas, Leonidas

“…Given an increasing focus on environmental sustainability, microbial oils have been suggested as an alternative to petroleum-based products. However, microbial…”
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Role of Oleaginous Microorganisms in the Field of Renewable Energy by Patel, Alok, Rova, Ulrika, Christakopoulos, Paul, Matsakas, Leonidas

“…The world increasingly requires biodegradable and renewable products in all production fields, with the vast volume of emissions generated by the fuel sector…”
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