Current Research in Environmental Science and Ecology Letters(CRESEL)

Faculty of Science and Technology, University of the Azores,Research Institute of Marine Sciences of, Portugal

Publications

• Review Article   
  A 20-Year Review of Microcystin Extraction and Purification from Microcystis Aeruginosa
  Author(s): Afonso Silva Pinto*
  
  Cyanobacterial toxins, particularly microcystins produced by Microcystis aeruginosa, have garnered growing attention due to their ecological impact, public health risks, and their emerging potential. Efficient extraction and purification of these compounds are critical for both analytical and scalable applications. This review synthesized developments from 2005 to 2025, focusing on advances in cyanobacterial cultivation, toxin extraction and purification workflows, and methodological shifts toward environmental sustainability. This review critically examines key strategies such as high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), solid-phase extraction (SPE), and emerging green solvent systems are critically examined for their recovery efficiency, cost, and field applicability. Special attention is given to maintaining structural integrity of bioactive moieties like Adda and to reducing .. Read More»
  

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