Light-Powered Sequential Manipulation of Microalgal Lipid Bioprocessing via an Artificial Photoactive Membrane Antenna

Key Points

• This research aims to improve lipid biosynthesis and harvesting efficiency in microalgal biodiesel production using a novel photoactive antenna.
• Introduced a cationic amphiphilic photoactive antenna TPyD with aggregation-induced emission
• Programmed microalgae to optimize lipid production
• Assessed energy consumption during harvesting processes
• Increased lipid biosynthesis observed in microalgae
• Reduced energy costs associated with harvesting
• Enhanced overall efficiency of biodiesel production