ABSTRACT
Microalgae are a potential important source for the production of value compounds. Temperature constitutes an important factor for microalgae cultivation. Bioprocessing of microalgae in terms of optimization of the cultivation conditions could increase the production of some target compounds that are accumulated under stress conditions. Bioprocess strategies for the accumulation of target compounds include nutrient starvation/limitation, or subjecting cells to any other cultivation condition that could act as stimulus. Microalgae are a group of photosynthetic aquatic species that display great potential as a new source of valuable compounds, such as proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, pigments, etc. Microalgae have significantly gained interest due to their potential as a new source of bio-based products. Bioprocessing of microalgae can lead to the accumulation of target metabolites, such as lipids, carbohydrates, pigments. Microalgal high-value products have good perspectives to form a market niche, and therefore there are research and engineering opportunities towards developing optimized cultivation systems for enhanced production of microalgal high-value products.
