Algae (Microalgae) Analysis

Microalgae are tiny algae that are commonly found in freshwater and marine systems. They are unicellular species that exist alone or in chains or groups. Depending on the species, they can range in size from a few micrometers (µm) to hundreds of micrometers. Unlike higher plants, microalgae do not have roots, stems, and leaves. Microalgae capable of photosynthesis are important to life on Earth; they produce about half of the atmospheric oxygen while using the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide for photoautotrophic growth. The biodiversity of microalgae is enormous, and they represent an almost untapped resource. Microalgae is a potentially healthy and sustainable source of nutrition. However, the bioavailability of these nutrients remains uncertain. Determining the biochemical composition of biomass is an important step in studying the growth of microalgal cultures under controlled conditions. At CD BioSciences, we provide specialized solutions for the biochemical analysis of microalgae.

Our Services

CD BioSciences provides a range of services including research, innovation, manufacturing excellence, process and microalgae assay development and business and technical marketing support.

Algae Toxin Testing

CD BioSciences is experienced in the analysis of algal/cyanobacterial populations and the quantification of common algal toxins. CD BioSciences biologists will examine your sample for any algal species that can produce toxins.

Algae Carotenoids Analysis

The scientists at CD BioSciences use HPLC analysis to quantify and identify native carotenoids in a variety of microalgae. Using UV spectroscopy, each natural extract's total carotenoid content can roughly be estimated from their extinction coefficients at λmax of the primary carotenoid pigments.

Algae Sterols Analysis

Phytosterols in algae have various configurations, including free sterols, esters of sterols with higher fatty acids, sterol glycosides, and acyl sterol glycosides. At CD BioSciences, we not only provide sterol production by culturing microalgae but also provide services for the analysis of sterols in microalgae.

Algal Lipids Analysis

CD BioSciences offers analysis packages for lipids in microalgae, but lipid extraction is an electricity-intensive process because lipids are stored in microalgal cells, which have thick, rigid cell walls composed of complex carbohydrates and glycoproteins layer. Therefore, usually, our scientists take microwave, ultrasonication, chemical methods, and enzymatic disruption methods when extracting lipids.

Strain Identification Strategies

• Microscopy
• DNA barcoding
• Sequencing methods
• Simple sequencing
• qPCR sequencing
• Community level

Advantages of Our Microalgae Analysis Services

• Microalgae analysis based on microtiter method.
• It saves analysis time and reactants.
• Sample analysis time does not exceed 2-4 hours.
• Customized service, using different analysis methods according to cultivation conditions.

CD BioSciences is a professional service provider for the marine biology industry. Our algae analysis services can help you determine the value of your sample and its best use. We provide our customers with the most precise ingredient data and highly informed process expertise. Our team of biomass experts plays a key role in the formulation, optimization and commercial evaluation of biomass value-added processes in industry and academia. If necessary, please feel free to contact us.

Please kindly note that our services can only be used to support research purposes (Not for clinical use).