Affiliation:
1. Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
2. Cairo University
3. Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA)
4. UniversitiTeknologi PETRONAS
Abstract
Ten different microalgal species were screened for their antioxidant activity using 2,2 ́-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) scavenging assay, both total phenolic and carotenoid contents were determined. The ethanolic extract ofOscillatoriasp. showed the highest antioxidant activity (69.1 %), while the greenChlorellasp. showed higher phenolic content (39.1 mg GAE g-1dry wt.) andScenedesmus obliquusrecorded higher carotenoid content (3.73 mg L-1), than cyanobacterial species Microalgal biomass plays a great role as a potential source of natural antioxidants, not only due to the carotenoids but also the phenolic compounds.
Publisher
Trans Tech Publications, Ltd.
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