Microalgae Cultivation and Extraction

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Example Applications: Marine Spirulina and Haematococcus pluvialis

Spirulina (Spirulina) and Haematococcus pluvialis are high-value microalgae species with broad application potential, widely used in functional ingredients, biotechnology, and health-related industries. In practical cultivation and extraction processes, however, water stability, dissolved oxygen (DO) fluctuations, and pH variation are often key factors affecting cultivation efficiency and final product quality.

HKE Physical Resonance Technology is a non-invasive physical water-state regulation technology that does not involve chemical additives nor require changes to existing cultivation formulations. This technology has been introduced into microalgae cultivation and extraction research and has been experimentally validated in combination with a patented microalgae cultivation system designed by Professor Su’s research team in marine biotechnology. The studies focus on the most representative functional components of Spirulina and Haematococcus pluvialis—C-phycocyanin and astaxanthin, respectively.

I. Integrated Cultivation System and Advantages During the Growth Phase

The patented microalgae cultivation system developed by Professor Su’s team emphasizes environmental stability and efficient circulation, and it can be seamlessly integrated with the HKE physical resonance water treatment module. Based on experimental results and operational observations, the integrated system demonstrates the following characteristics during the cultivation stage:

  • Helps stabilize dissolved oxygen (DO) levels in marine cultivation systems
    By regulating the energetic state of water through hydrogen kinetic physical resonance, the distribution and overall stability of dissolved oxygen can be improved.
  • Moderates pH fluctuations during cultivation
    Reduces abrupt changes caused by algal metabolism or environmental variation, thereby minimizing physiological stress on the algae.
  • Supports microalgae in maintaining a healthy physiological state
    Contributes to stable long-term growth and establishes a solid foundation for the accumulation of functional compounds.

Such stable water conditions are particularly important for marine Spirulina cultivation systems and for the early growth stage of Haematococcus pluvialis.


II. Advantages During the Extraction Phase

During microalgae extraction, water-phase conditions directly influence the release efficiency and structural stability of intracellular functional components. Under identical extraction parameters, water treated with HKE physical resonance demonstrates the following advantages:

  • Facilitates the release of soluble proteins and pigment compounds from algal cells
  • Enhances extraction efficiency under low-temperature, chemical-free conditions
  • Supports the structural integrity of functional components such as C-phycocyanin

Experimental observations indicate that, under the same cultivation and extraction conditions, the incorporation of HKE-treated water contributes to improved consistency and functional performance of the extraction results. Further experimental findings are available here: more .......


III. Application Characteristics for Marine and High-Value Microalgae Systems

As HKE Physical Resonance Technology is a low-energy, non-invasive water regulation technology, it can be flexibly integrated into existing microalgae cultivation equipment and circulation systems. It is particularly suitable for the following applications:

  • Marine Spirulina and Haematococcus pluvialis cultivation systems
  • Recirculating microalgae cultivation systems requiring high stability
  • Microalgae raw material processes targeting high purity and high added value


Conclusion

The combination of HKE physical resonance technology with the patented microalgae cultivation system developed by Professor Su’s team provides an integrated approach centered on optimizing water-state conditions for microalgae cultivation and extraction. Through gentle physical resonance regulation, this approach helps stabilize dissolved oxygen (DO) and pH conditions in marine environments, reduces operational fluctuations, and supports microalgae in expressing their biological potential under mild and controllable conditions.

This application model offers research institutions and industry partners a practical and feasible integrated solution that balances cultivation stability, extraction efficiency, and process mildness.


# Portions of the research concepts and application design on this page are derived from the microalgae cultivation system and experimental observations conducted by Professor Su’s marine biotechnology research team.