Chlorophyll Extraction from Microalgae: A Review on the Process Engineering Aspects

Chlorophyll is an essential compound in many everyday products. It is used not only as an additive in pharmaceutical and cosmetic products but also as a natural food colouring agent. Additionally, it has antioxidant and antimutagenic properties. This review discusses the process engineering of chlor...

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Main Authors: Aris Hosikian, Su Lim, Ronald Halim, Michael K. Danquah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2010-01-01
Series:International Journal of Chemical Engineering
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/391632