OPTIMIZING A BIOPROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF BIOACTIVE PIGMENTS FROM CYANOBIUM SP. FOR SUSTAINABLE COSMETIC PRODUCTS

Authors

  • Ramos V Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
  • Pereira, A.R Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal

Keywords:

Cyanobium sp., optimization, bioprocess, pigments, carotenoids, phycobiliproteins, cosmetic products, anti-hyaluronidase capacity, extraction, scaling up, life cycle assessment

Abstract

This paper presents a bioprocess for the production of bioactive pigments from Cyanobium sp. optimized for use in cosmetic products. The bioprocess includes production and extraction phases, and the Cyanobium sp. was chosen based on its potential as a source of stable cosmetic ingredients, specifically carotenoids and phycobiliproteins which have high anti-hyaluronidase capacity. The optimization of the production and extraction of pigments was accomplished through multiple strategies, including complete multi-factor optimization, use of light supplements, and factorial design optimization. The optimized parameters for pigments extraction were solvent route, extraction method, time, temperature, and frequency. The bioprocess overview and the challenges and limitations of scaling up the bioprocess are also discussed. The process is sustainable, using life cycle assessment (LCA) as a tool, and has significant potential for the creation of natural, sustainable cosmetic products

Published

2023-08-03

How to Cite

Ramos, V., & Pereira, A. (2023). OPTIMIZING A BIOPROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF BIOACTIVE PIGMENTS FROM CYANOBIUM SP. FOR SUSTAINABLE COSMETIC PRODUCTS . International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research in Medical and Health Sciences (IJIRMHS), 10(2), 71–92. Retrieved from https://sadijournals.org/index.php/IJIRMHS/article/view/127

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 2 (2023): April-June

Section

Review Paper
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