This study demonstrated the feasibility of using LEA as source of
protein and reduced sugars. Microwave assisted extraction of oven
dried samples resulted in maximum lipid yield, while minimum
yields were obtained from sun dried samples with osmotic shock.
In comparison, oven dried LEA with ultrasonication provided significantly
higher protein yields, while such yields from microwave
and autoclaved samples reduced in comparison to whole cell algae.
In addition, yields of reduced sugar from LEAs undergoing different
treatments were comparable to those obtained from whole cell
algae. These results also contribute towards integrated biorefinery
approach for maximum value extraction from algae.