Extraction of microalgae proteins using microwave assisted pretreatment for food application

• Main Author: Sim, Phebe Jia Yu
• Other Authors: Chew Kit Wayne
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: Nanyang Technological University 2024
• Subjects: Engineering
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/176374
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Microalgae are gaining traction as a sustainable source of proteins owing to their high nutritional value and minimal environmental footprint. However, the efficiency of protein extraction from microalgae still remains a challenge, as the rigid cell wall structure poses a hindrance. Microwave-assist...