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Prof. Dr Muylaert, Koenraad
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Katholieke Universiteit Leuven; Campus Kortrijk; Faculteit Wetenschappen en Technologie (KULAK), more

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Katholieke Universiteit Leuven; Campus Kortrijk; Faculteit Wetenschappen en Technologie; Departement Biologie; Laboratorium Aquatische Biologie, more

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A study of the carbon flux through the microbial food web in aquatic systems: experiments and modelling, more
Biotic interactions in turbid estuarine systems, more
Developing cost-efficient technologies for producing and processing algal biomass, more
Diversity - Productivity Relationships in Microphytobenthos, more
Een nieuwe meettechniek gekoppeld aan een nieuwe modelbenadering voor de bepaling van de effectieve valsnelheid van een flocculerend sediment in estuaria., more
Effects of dredgings and harbour expansion on the environment, more
Feasibility of integrated algaculture for wastewater treatment in agriculture, more
Indonesia's aquatic biomass for global sustainable energy production, more
Investigation of the microbenthos in the Zeeschelde, more
Kweek van oesterlarven en conditionering van oesters (Crassostrea gigas) op verschillende verse en gevriesdroogde algen, more
Protective measures (SIGMA-Plan) against inundation of the river Scheldt (Belgium): possible environmental effects (AMIS research project), more
Recycling nutrients from wastewater using algae, more
Research on the environmental effects of the SIGMA plan, more
Structure and dynamics of microplancton communities in the Scheldt estuary (Belgium, Netherlands). I, more
Structure and dynamics of microplancton communities in the Scheldt estuary (Belgium, Netherlands). II, more
Study on microplankton and the microbial "loop" of the Sea Scheldt, more
The phytoplankton of the Flemish part of the Scheldt estuary, more

Laboratory of Protistology and Aquatic Ecology (PAE). Ugent; De Vlaamse Waterweg NV: Belgium; (2020): OMES: Monitoring phytoplankton in the Zeeschelde., more
Phytoplankton dataset: diatoms in Schelde estuary and Elbe estuary (April 1993, May 1993), more
Phytoplankton dataset: microorganisms associated with estuarine flocs in the Scheldt estuary (November 1997 and June 1998), more
Phytoplankton dataset: monitoring at Hamme veer (August 1996 - October 1996; every 2 days), more
Phytoplankton dataset: riverine, brackish and freshwater tidal estuarine stations in the Schelde estuary (summer 1995 and spring 1996), more

A1 Publications (74) [show]
Tyagi, S.; Rao, N.R.H.; Thielemans, W.; Muylaert, K. (2025). Comparing sedimentation and dissolved air flotation for microalgae harvesting: Influence of ionic strength on floc size and separation efficiency. J. Appl. Phycol. 37(1): 221-231. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10811-024-03385-w, more Coleman, B.; Van Poucke, C.; De Witte, B.; Casciaro, V.; Moerdijk-Poortvliet, T.; Muylaert, K.; Robbens, J. (2024). The use of Tetraselmis chuii as seafood flavoring agent in a vegetable broth. Algal Research 80: 103538. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2024.103538, more Coleman, B.; Van Poucke, C.; De Witte, B.; Casciaro, V.; Moerdijk-Poortvliet, T.C.W.; Muylaert, K.; Robbens, J. (2023). The effect of drying, cell disruption and storage on the sensory properties of Nannochloropsis sp. Algal Research 71: 103092. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2023.103092, more Coleman, B.; Van Poucke, C.; De Witte, B.; Casciaro, V.; Moerdijk-Poortvliet, T.; Muylaert, K.; Robbens, J. (2023). Fine-tuning the flavor of Tetraselmis chuii by modifying nitrogen supply. Algal Research 74: 103208. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2023.103208, more Rao, N.R.H.; Gonzalez-Torres, A.; Tamburic, B.; Wong, Y.W.; Foubert, I.; Muylaert, K.; Henderson, R.K.; Vandamme, D. (2023). The influence of physical floc properties on the separation of marine microalgae via alkaline flocculation followed by dissolved air flotation. Algal Research 71: 103024. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2023.103024, more Zhao, Z.; Muylaert, K.; Vankelecom, I.F.J. (2023). Applying membrane technology in microalgae industry: a review. Renew. Sust. Energ. Rev. 172: 113041. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2022.113041, more Coleman, B.; Van Poucke, C.; De Witte, B.; Ruttens, A.; Moerdijk-Poortvliet, T.C.W.; Latsos, C.; De Reu, K.; Blommaert, L.; Duquenne, B.; Timmermans, K.; van Houcke, J.; Muylaert, K.; Robbens, J. (2022). Potential of microalgae as flavoring agents for plant-based seafood alternatives. Future Foods 5: 100139. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fufo.2022.100139, more Hadiyanto, H.; Widayat, W.; Pratiwi, M.E.; Christwardana, M.; Muylaert, K. (2022). Effect of pH, cationic inducer, and clam shells as bio-flocculant in the optimization of the flocculation process for enhanced microalgae harvesting using response surface methodology. Environmental Pollutants & Bioavailability 34(1): 338-351. https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/26395940.2022.2110520, more Zhao, Z.; Blockx, J.; Muylaert, K.; Thielemans, W.; Szymczyk, A.; Vankelecom, I.F.J. (2022). Exploiting flocculation and membrane filtration synergies for highly energy-efficient, high-yield microalgae harvesting. Separation and Purification Technology 296: 121386. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2022.121386, more Blockx, J.; Verfaillie, A.; Deschaume, O.; Bartic, C.; Muylaert, K.; Thielemans, W. (2021). Glycine betaine grafted nanocellulose as an effective and bio-based cationic nanocellulose flocculant for wastewater treatment and microalgal harvesting. Nanoscale Advances 3(14): 4133-4144. https://dx.doi.org/10.1039/d1na00102g, more Rodero, M.; Muñoz, R.; Lebrero, R.; Verfaillie, A.; Blockx, J.; Thielemans, W.; Muylaert, K.; Praveenkumar, R. (2020). Harvesting microalgal-bacterial biomass from biogas upgrading process and evaluating the impact of flocculants on their growth during repeated recycling of the spent medium. Algal Research 48: 101915. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2020.101915, more Verfaillie, A.; Blockx, J.; Praveenkumar, R.; Thielemans, W.; Muylaert, K. (2020). Harvesting of marine microalgae using cationic cellulose nanocrystals. Carbohydrate Polymers 240: 116165. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116165, more Blockx, J.; Verfaillie, A.; Thielemans, W.; Muylaert, K. (2018). Unravelling the mechanism of chitosan-driven flocculation of microalgae in seawater as a function of pH. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering 6(9): 11273-11279. https://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.7b04802, more Deconinck, N.; Muylaert, K.; Ivens, W.; Vandamme, D. (2018). Innovative harvesting processes for microalgae biomass production: a perspective from patent literature. Algal Research 31: 469-477. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2018.01.016, more Nguyen, T.K.H.; Deruyck, B.; Decaestecker, E.; Vandamme, D.; Muylaert, K. (2018). Natural chemicals produced by marine microalgae as predator deterrents can be used to control ciliates contamination in microalgal cultures. Algal Research 29: 297-303. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2017.11.036, more Vandamme, D.; Gheysen, L.; Muylaert, K.; Foubert, I. (2018). Impact of harvesting method on total lipid content and extraction efficiency for Phaeodactylum tricornutum. Separation and Purification Technology 194: 362-367. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2017.10.035, more Aleman-Nava, G.S.; Muylaert, K.; Cuellar Bermudez, S.P.; Depraetere, O.; Rittmann, B.; Parra-Saldivar, R.; Vandamme, D. (2017). Two-stage cultivation of Nannochloropsis oculata for lipid production using reversible alkaline flocculation. Bioresour. Technol. 226: 18-23. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2016.11.121, more Balduyck, L.; Stock, T.; Bijttebier, S.; Bruneel, C.; Jacobs, G.; Voorspoels, S.; Muylaert, K.; Foubert, I. (2017). Integrity of the microalgal cell plays a major role in the lipolytic stability during wet storage. Algal Research 25: 516-524. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2017.06.013, more Roselet, F.; Vandamme, D.; Roselet, M.; Muylaert, K.; Abreu, P.C. (2017). Effects of pH, salinity, biomass concentration, and algal organic matter on flocculant efficiency of synthetic versus natural polymers for harvesting microalgae biomass. Bioenergy Research 10(2): 427-437. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12155-016-9806-3, more Alam, M.A.; Vandamme, D.; Chun, W.; Zhao, X.; Foubert, I.; Wang, Z.; Muylaert, K.; Yuan, Z. (2016). Bioflocculation as an innovative harvesting strategy for microalgae. Reviews in Environmental Science and Bio/Technology 15(4): 573-583. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11157-016-9408-8, more Lama, S.; Muylaert, K.; Karki, T.B.; Foubert, I.; Henderson, R.K.; Vandamme, D. (2016). Flocculation properties of several microalgae and a cyanobacterium species during ferric chloride, chitosan and alkaline flocculation. Bioresour. Technol. 220: 464-470. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2016.08.080, more Marbelia, L.; Mulier, M.; Vandamme, D.; Muylaert, K.; Szymczyk, A.; Vankelecom, I.F.J. (2016). Polyacrylonitrile membranes for microalgae filtration: Influence of porosity, surface charge and microalgae species on membrane fouling. Algal Research 19: 128-137. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2016.08.004, more Balduyck, L.; Veryser, C.; Goiris, K.; Bruneel, C.; Muylaert, K.; Foubert, I. (2015). Optimization of a Nile Red method for rapid lipid determination in autotrophic, marine microalgae is species dependent. J. microbiol. methods 118: 152-158. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mimet.2015.09.009, more Goiris, K.; Van Colen, W.; Wilches, I.; Leon-Tamariz, F.; De Cooman, L.; Muylaert, K. (2015). Impact of nutrient stress on antioxidant production in three species of microalgae. Algal Research 7: 51-57. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2014.12.002, more Roselet, F; Vandamme, D.; Roselet, M; Muylaert, K.; Abreu, C (2015). Screening of commercial natural and synthetic cationic polymers for flocculation of freshwater and marine microalgae and effects of molecular weight and charge density. Algal Research 10: 183-188. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2015.05.008, more Vandamme, D.; Pohl, P.; Beuckels, A.; Foubert, I.; Brady, P.; Hewson, J.; Muylaert, K. (2015). Alkaline flocculation of Phaeodactylum tricornutum induced by brucite and calcite. Bioresour. Technol. 196: 656-661. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2015.08.042, more Vandamme, D.; Beuckels, A.; Markou, G.; Foubert, I.; Muylaert, K. (2015). Reversible flocculation of microalgae using magnesium hydroxide. Bioenergy Research 8(2): 716-725. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12155-014-9554-1, more Bilad, M.R.; Discart, V.; Vandamme, D.; Foubert, I.; Muylaert, K.; Vankelecom, I.F.J. (2014). Coupled cultivation and pre-harvesting of microalgae in a membrane photobioreactor (MPBR). Bioresour. Technol. 155: 410-417. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2013.05.026, more Ryckebosch, E.; Cuéllar Bermúdez, S.P.; Termote-Verhalle, R.; Bruneel, C.; Muylaert, K.; Parra-Saldivar, R.; Foubert, I. (2014). Influence of extraction solvent system on the extractability of lipid components from the biomass of Nannochloropsis gaditana. J. Appl. Phycol. 26(3): 1501-1510. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10811-013-0189-y, more Ryckebosch, E.; Bruneel, C.; Termote-Verhalle, R.; Goiris, K.; Muylaert, K.; Foubert, I (2014). Nutritional evaluation of microalgae oils rich in omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids as an alternative for fish oil. Food Chemistry 160: 393-400. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2014.03.087, more Ryckebosch, E.; Bruneel, C.; Termote-Verhalle, R.; Muylaert, K.; Foubert, I. (2014). Influence of extraction solvent system on extractability of lipid components from different microalgae species. Algal Research 3: 36-43. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2013.11.001, more Beuckels, A.; Depraetere, O.; Vandamme, D.; Foubert, I.; Smolders, E.; Muylaert, K. (2013). Influence of organic matter on flocculation of Chlorella vulgaris by calcium phosphate precipitation. Biomass Bioenerg. 54: 107-114. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2013.03.027, more Bilad, M.R.; Discart, V.; Vandamme, D.; Foubert, I.; Muylaert, K.; Vankelecom, I.F.J. (2013). Harvesting microalgal biomass using a magnetically induced membrane vibration (MMV) system: filtration performance and energy consumption. Bioresour. Technol. 138: 329-338. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2013.03.175, more Bruneel, C.; Lemahieu, C.; Fraeye, I.; Ryckebosch, E.; Muylaert, K.; Buyse, J.; Foubert, I. (2013). Impact of microalgal feed supplementation on omega-3 fatty acid enrichment of hen eggs. J. Funct. Foods 5(2): 897-904. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jff.2013.01.039, more Ryckebosch, E.; Bruneel, C.; Termote-Verhalle, R.; Lemahieu, C.; Muylaert, K.; Van Durme, J.; Goiris, K.; Foubert, I. (2013). Stability of omega-3 LC-PUFA-rich photoautotrophic microalgal oils compared to commercially available omega-3 LC-PUFA oils. J. Agric. Food Chem. 61(42): 10145-10155. https://dx.doi.org/10.1021/jf402296s, more Van Durme, J.; Goiris, K.; De Winne, A.; De Cooman, L.; Muylaert, K. (2013). Evaluation of the volatile composition and sensory properties of five species of microalgae. J. Agric. Food Chem. 61(46): 10881-10890. https://dx.doi.org/10.1021/jf403112k, more Vandamme, D.; Foubert, I.; Muylaert, K. (2013). Flocculation as a low-cost method for harvesting microalgae for bulk biomass production. Trends Biotechnol. 31(4): 233-239. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tibtech.2012.12.005, more Bilad, M.R.; Vandamme, D.; Foubert, I.; Muylaert, K.; Vankelecom, I.F.J. (2012). Harvesting microalgal biomass using submerged microfiltration membranes. Bioresour. Technol. 111: 343-352. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2012.02.009, more Fraeye, I.; Bruneel, C.; Lemahieu, C.; Buyse, J.; Muylaert, K.; Foubert, I. (2012). Dietary enrichment of eggs with omega-3 fatty acids: a review. Food Res. Int. 48(2): 961-969. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2012.03.014, more Goiris, K.; Muylaert, K.; Fraeye, I.; Foubert, I.; De Brabanter, J.; De Cooman, L. (2012). Antioxidant potential of microalgae in relation to their phenolic and carotenoid content. J. Appl. Phycol. 24(6): 1477-1486. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10811-012-9804-6, more Goiris, K.; De Vreese, P.; De Cooman, L.; Muylaert, K. (2012). Rapid screening and guided extraction of antioxidants from microalgae using voltammetric methods. J. Agric. Food Chem. 60(30): 7359-7366. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/jf302345j, more Vandamme, D.; Foubert, I.; Fraeye, I.; Meesschaert, B.; Muylaert, K. (2012). Flocculation of Chlorella vulgaris induced by high pH: Role of magnesium and calcium and practical implications. Bioresour. Technol. 105: 114-119. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2011.11.105, more Vandamme, D.; Foubert, I.; Fraeye, I.; Muylaert, K. (2012). Influence of organic matter generated by Chlorella vulgaris on five different modes of flocculation. Bioresour. Technol. 124: 508-511. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2012.08.121, more Ryckebosch, E.; Muylaert, K.; Eeckhout, M.; Ruyssen, T.; Foubert, I. (2011). Influence of drying and storage on lipid and carotenoid stability of the microalga Phaeodactylum tricornutum. J. Agric. Food Chem. 59(20): 11063-11069. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/jf2025456, more Vandamme, D.; Pontes, S.C.V.; Goiris, K.; Foubert, I.; Pinoy, L.J.J.; Muylaert, K. (2011). Evaluation of electro-coagulation-flocculation for harvesting marine and freshwater microalgae. Biotechnol. Bioeng. 108(10): 2320-2329. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/bit.23199, more Mialet, B.; Azémar, F.; Maris, T.; Sossou, C.; Ruiz, P.; Lionard, M.; Van Damme, S.; Lecerf, A.; Muylaert, K.; Toumi, N.; Meire, P.; Tackx, M. (2010). Spatial spring distribution of the copepod Eurytemora affinis (Copepoda, Calanoida) in a restoring estuary, the Scheldt (Belgium). Est., Coast. and Shelf Sci. 88(1): 116-124. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2010.03.018, more Sabbe, K.; Vanelslander, B.; Ribeiro, L.; Witkowski, A.; Muylaert, K.; Vyverman, W. (2010). A new genus, Pierrecomperia gen. nov., a new species and two new combinations in the marine diatom family Cymatosiraceae. Vie Milieu (1980) 60(3): 243-256, more Vandamme, D.; Foubert, I.; Meesschaert, B.; Muylaert, K. (2010). Flocculation of microalgae using cationic starch. J. Appl. Phycol. 22(4): 525-530. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10811-009-9488-8, more Carbonnel, V.; Lionard, M.; Muylaert, K.; Chou, L. (2009). Dynamics of dissolved and biogenic silica in the freshwater reaches of a macrotidal estuary (The Scheldt, Belgium). Biogeochemistry 96(1-3): 49-72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10533-009-9344-6, more Muylaert, K.; Sabbe, K.; Vyverman, W. (2009). Changes in phytoplankton diversity and community composition along the salinity gradient of the Schelde estuary (Belgium/The Netherlands). Est., Coast. and Shelf Sci. 82(2): 335-340. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2009.01.024, more Muylaert, K.; Vandamme, D.; Meesschaert, B.; Foubert, I. (2009). Flocculation of microalgae using cationic starch. Phycologia 48(4): 63, more Lionard, M.; Muylaert, K.; Tackx, M.; Vyverman, W. (2008). Evaluation of the performance of HPLC–CHEMTAX analysis for determining phytoplankton biomass and composition in a turbid estuary (Schelde, Belgium). Est., Coast. and Shelf Sci. 76(4): 809-817. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2007.08.003, more Lionard, M.; Muylaert, K.; Hanoutti, A.; Maris, T.; Tackx, M.; Vyverman, W. (2008). Inter-annual variability in phytoplankton summer blooms in the freshwater tidal reaches of the Schelde estuary (Belgium). Est., Coast. and Shelf Sci. 79(4): 694-700. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2008.06.013, more Azémar, F.; Boulêtreau, S.; Lionard, M.; Muylaert, K.; Vyverman, W.; Meire, P.; Tackx, M. (2007). Looking for general trends in trophic interactions among estuarine micro- and mesozooplankton. J. Plankton Res. 29(Suppl. 1): i135-i147. dx.doi.org/10.1093/plankt/fbl072, more Muylaert, K.; Gonzales, R.; Franck, M.; Lionard, M.; van der Zee, C.; Cattrijsse, A.; Sabbe, K.; Chou, L.; Vyverman, W. (2006). Spatial variation in phytoplankton dynamics in the Belgian coastal zone of the North Sea studied by microscopy, HPLC-CHEMTAX and underway fluorescence recordings. J. Sea Res. 55(4): 253-265. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.seares.2005.12.002, more Muylaert, K.; Vyverman, W. (2006). Impact of a flood event on the planktonic food web of the Schelde estuary (Belgium) in spring 1998. Hydrobiologia 559(1): 385-394. dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10750-005-1081-9, more Hamels, I.; Muylaert, K.; Sabbe, K.; Vyverman, W. (2005). Contrasting dynamics of ciliate communities in sandy and silty sediments of an estuarine intertidal flat. Eur. J. Protistol. 41(4): 241-250. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejop.2005.02.002, more Lionard, M.; Muylaert, K.; Van Gansbeke, D.; Vyverman, W. (2005). Influence of changes in salinity and light intensity on growth of phytoplankton communities from the Schelde river and estuary (Belgium/The Netherlands). Hydrobiologia 540(1-3): 105-115. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10750-004-7123-x, more Lionard, M.; Azémar, F.; Boulêtreau, S.; Muylaert, K.; Tackx, M.; Vyverman, W. (2005). Grazing by meso- and microzooplankton on phytoplankton in the upper reaches of the Schelde estuary (Belgium/The Netherlands). Est., Coast. and Shelf Sci. 64(4): 764-774. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2005.04.011, more Muylaert, K.; Dasseville, R.; De Brabandere, L.; Dehairs, F.A.; Vyverman, W. (2005). Dissolved organic carbon in the freshwater tidal reaches of the Schelde estuary. Est., Coast. and Shelf Sci. 64(4): 591-600. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2005.04.010, more Muylaert, K.; Tackx, M.; Vyverman, W. (2005). Phytoplankton growth rates in the freshwater tidal reaches of the Schelde estuary (Belgium) estimated using a simple light-limited primary production model. Hydrobiologia 540(1-3): 127-140. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10750-004-7128-5, more Hamels, I.; Mussche, H.; Sabbe, K.; Muylaert, K.; Vyverman, W. (2004). Evidence for constant and highly specific active food selection by benthic ciliates in mixed diatoms assemblages. Limnol. Oceanogr. 49(1): 58-68. dx.doi.org/10.4319/lo.2004.49.1.0058, more Hamels, I.; Sabbe, K.; Muylaert, K.; Vyverman, W. (2004). Quantitative importance, composition, and seasonal dynamics of protozoan communities in polyhaline versus freshwater intertidal sediments. Microb. Ecol. 47(1): 18-29. dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00248-003-2011-x, more Muylaert, K.; Declerck, S.; Geenens, V.; Van Wichelen, J.; Degans, H.; Vandekerkhove, J.; Van Der Gucht, K.; Vloemans, N.; Rommens, W.; Rejas, D.; Urrutia, R.; Sabbe, K.; Gillis, M.; Decleer, K.; De Meester, L.; Vyverman, W. (2003). Zooplankton, phytoplankton and the microbial food web in two turbid and two clearwater shallow lakes in Belgium. Aquat. Ecol. 37(2): 137-150. dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1023988702926, more Hamels, I.; Moens, T.; Muylaert, K.; Vyverman, W. (2001). Trophic interactions between ciliates and nematodes from an intertidal flat. Aquat. Microb. Ecol. 26(1): 61-72. https://dx.doi.org/10.3354/ame026061, more Hamels, I.; Muylaert, K.; Casteleyn, G.; Vyverman, W. (2001). Uncoupling of bacterial production and flagellate grazing in aquatic sediments: a case study from an intertidal flat. Aquat. Microb. Ecol. 25(1): 31-42. https://dx.doi.org/10.3354/ame025031, more Muylaert, K.; Sabbe, K.; Vyverman, W. (2000). Spatial and temporal dynamics of phytoplankton communities in a freshwater tidal estuary (Schelde, Belgium). Est., Coast. and Shelf Sci. 50(5): 673-687. dx.doi.org/10.1006/ecss.2000.0590, more Muylaert, K.; Van Mieghem, R.; Sabbe, K.; Tackx, M.; Vyverman, W. (2000). Dynamics and trophic roles of heterotrophic protists in the plankton of a freshwater tidal estuary. Hydrobiologia 432(1-3): 25-36. https://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1004017018702, more Muylaert, K.; Sabbe, K. (1999). Spring phytoplankton assemblages in and around the maximum turbidity zone of the estuaries of the Elbe (Germany), the Schelde (Belgium/The Netherlands) and the Gironde (France). J. Mar. Syst. 22(2-3): 133-149. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0924-7963(99)00037-8, more Sabbe, K.; Witkowski, A.; Muylaert, K. (1999). New and little-known Fallacia species (Bacillariophyta) from brackish and marine intertidal sandy sediments in northwest Europe and North America. Phycologia 38(1): 8-22. http://dx.doi.org/10.2216/i0031-8884-38-1-8.1, more Hamels, I.; Sabbe, K.; Muylaert, K.; Barranguet, C.; Lucas, C.; Herman, P.M.J.; Vyverman, W. (1998). Organisation of microbenthic communities in intertidal estuarine flats, a case study from the Molenplaat (Westerschelde estuary, The Netherlands). Eur. J. Protistol. 34(3): 308-320. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0932-4739(98)80058-8, more Muylaert, K.; Van Kerckvoorde, A.; Vyverman, W.; Sabbe, K. (1997). Structural characteristics of phytoplankton assemblages in tidal and non-tidal freshwater systems: a case study from the Schelde basin, Belgium. Freshwat. Biol. 38(2): 263-276. http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2427.1997.00211.x, more Muylaert, K.; Sabbe, K. (1996). Cyclotella scaldensis spec. nov. (Bacillariophyceae), a new estuarine diatom. Nova Hedwigia 63(3-4): 335-345, more Muylaert, K.; Sabbe, K. (1996). The diatom genus Thalassiosira (Bacillariophyta) in the estuaries of the Schelde (Belgium-The Netherlands) and the Elbe (Germany). Bot. Mar. 39: 103-115, more
Peer reviewed publications (4) [show]
Ryckebosch, E.; Bruneel, C.; Muylaert, K.; Foubert, I. (2012). Microalgae as an alternative source of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Lipid Technol. 24(6): 128-130. https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/lite.201200197, more Van Wichelen, J.; Muylaert, K.; Van der Gucht, K.; Vyverman, W. (2006). Observations on little studied protists (Chytrids and an amoeba), affecting phytoplankton populations in the upper reaches of the schelde estuary (Belgium). Belg. J. Bot. 139(2): 153-166, more Muylaert, K.; van Nieuwerburgh, L.; Sabbe, K.; Vyverman, W. (2002). Microphytobenthos communities in the freshwater tidal to brackish reaches of the Schelde estuary (Belgium). Belg. J. Bot. 135(1-2): 15-26, more Muylaert, K.; Van Wichelen, J.; Sabbe, K.; Vyverman, W. (2001). Effects of freshets on phytoplankton dynamics in a freshwater tidal estuary (Schelde, Belgium). Arch. Hydrobiol. 150(2): 269-288, more
Book chapters (18) [show]
Balduyck, L.; Goiris, K.; Bruneel, C.; Muylaert, K.; Foubert, I. (2015). Stability of valuable components during wet and dry storage, in: Kim, S.-K. Handbook of marine microalgae. pp. 81-89, more Lancelot, C.; Muylaert, K. (2011). Trends in estuarine phytoplankton ecology, in: Wolanski, E. et al. Treatise on Estuarine and Coastal Science: 7. Functioning ecosystems at the land-ocean interface. pp. 5-15. dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-374711-2.00703-8, more Sabbe, K.; Muylaert, K.; Kromkamp, J.; Vyverman, W. (2006). Primaire productie op het kruispunt van estuarium en kustzone, in: Coosen, J. et al. (Ed.) Studiedag: De Vlakte van de Raan van onder het stof gehaald, Oostende, 13 oktober 2006. VLIZ Special Publication, 35: pp. 73-84, more Van den Bergh, E.; Vandevoorde, B.; Verbessem, I.; Spanoghe, G.; Lionard, M.; Muylaert, K.; De Regge, N.; Soors, J.; De Belder, W.; Piesschaert, F.; Meire, P. (2005). Tidal wetland restoration at Ketenisse polder (Schelde Estuary, Belgium): developments in the first year, in: Herrier, J.-L. et al. (Ed.) Proceedings 'Dunes and Estuaries 2005': International Conference on nature restoration practices in European coastal habitats, Koksijde, Belgium 19-23 September 2005. VLIZ Special Publication, 19: pp. 521-533, more Van den Bergh, E.; Buysse, D.; Coeck, J.; Gyselings, R.; Mertens, W.; Van Braeckel, A.; Breine, J.; Vandecasteele, B.; Muylaert, K.; Du Laing, G.; Maes, J.; Soetaert, K.; Van Damme, S. (2005). Zeeschelde, in: Dumortier, M. et al. (Ed.) Natuurrapport 2005: toestand van de natuur in Vlaanderen: cijfers voor het beleid. Mededelingen van het Instituut voor Natuur- en Bosonderzoek, 24: pp. 153-161, more Hamels, I.; Mussche, H.; Sabbe, K.; Muylaert, K.; Vyverman, W. (2003). Evidence for constant and highly specific active food selection by benthic ciliates in mixed diatoms assemblages, in: Hamels, I. Protozoan communities in intertidal estuarine sediments, their dynamics and trophic interactions = Protozoa in intertidale estuariene sedimenten, hun dynamiek en trofische interacties. pp. 77-96, more Hamels, I.; Muylaert, K.; Sabbe, K.; Vyverman, W. (2003). Contrasting dynamics of ciliate communities in sandy and silty sediments of an estuarine intertidal flat, in: Hamels, I. Protozoan communities in intertidal estuarine sediments, their dynamics and trophic interactions = Protozoa in intertidale estuariene sedimenten, hun dynamiek en trofische interacties. pp. 31-57, more Hamels, I.; Muylaert, K.; Casteleyn, G.; Vyverman, W. (2003). Uncoupling of bacterial production and flagellate grazing in aquatic sediments: a case study from an intertidal flat, in: Hamels, I. Protozoan communities in intertidal estuarine sediments, their dynamics and trophic interactions = Protozoa in intertidale estuariene sedimenten, hun dynamiek en trofische interacties. pp. 59-76, more Hamels, I.; Sabbe, K.; Muylaert, K.; Vyverman, W. (2003). Quantitative importance, composition and role of protozoan communities in polyhaline and freshwater estuarine intertidal sediments, in: Hamels, I. Protozoan communities in intertidal estuarine sediments, their dynamics and trophic interactions = Protozoa in intertidale estuariene sedimenten, hun dynamiek en trofische interacties. pp. 9-30, more Muylaert, K.; Kromkamp, J. (2002). Life in an extreme environment: phytoplankton blooms in the upper Scheldt estuary, in: ECSA Local Meeting: ecological structures and functions in the Scheldt Estuary: from past to future, Antwerp, Belgium October 7-10, 2002: abstract book. pp. 13, more Verleyen, E.; Sabbe, K.; Muylaert, K.; Hodgson, D.A.; Vyverman, W. (2002). Multivariate tools for data mining and modelling in (paleo)ecological research: reconstructing paleo-environments in east Antartic lakes using diatoms, in: Goethals, P. et al. Ecological informatics applications in water management conference, Gent (Belgium), 6-7 November 2002: Abstract book. pp. 23, more Hamels, I.; Moens, T.; Muylaert, K.; Vyverman, W. (2001). Trophic interactions between ciliates and nematodes from an intertidal flat, in: Hamels, I. (2003). Protozoan communities in intertidal estuarine sediments, their dynamics and trophic interactions = Protozoa in intertidale estuariene sedimenten, hun dynamiek en trofische interacties. pp. 97-116, more Denys, L.; Muylaert, K.; Krammer, K.; Joosten, T.; Rioual, P.; Reid, M. (1999). Aulacoseira subborealis stat. nov. (Bacillariophyceae): a common but neglected plankton diatom from eutrophic waters, in: Muylaert, K. Distribution and dynamics of protist communities in a freshwater tidal estuary = Verspreiding en dynamiek van protistengemeenschappen in een zoetwatergetijdengebied. pp. 37-50, more Muylaert, K.; Van Mieghem, R.; Sabbe, K.; Tackx, M.; Vyverman, W. (1999). Dynamics and trophic roles of heterotrophic protists in the plankton of a freshwater tidal estuary, in: Muylaert, K. Distribution and dynamics of protist communities in a freshwater tidal estuary = Verspreiding en dynamiek van protistengemeenschappen in een zoetwatergetijdengebied. pp. 71-86, more Muylaert, K.; Fockedey, N.; Mees, J.; Vyverman, W. (1999). Association of microorganisms with estuarine flocs, in: Muylaert, K. Distribution and dynamics of protist communities in a freshwater tidal estuary = Verspreiding en dynamiek van protistengemeenschappen in een zoetwatergetijdengebied. pp. 137-147, more Muylaert, K.; Van Mieghem, R.; Sabbe, K.; Tackx, M.; Vyverman, W. (1999). Regulation of phytoplankton productivity and biomass in a turbid, freshwater tidal estuary (Schelde, Belgium), in: Muylaert, K. Distribution and dynamics of protist communities in a freshwater tidal estuary = Verspreiding en dynamiek van protistengemeenschappen in een zoetwatergetijdengebied. pp. 119-136, more Muylaert, K.; Van Wichelen, J.; Sabbe, K.; Vyverman, W. (1999). Irregular flushing events regulate phytoplankton dynamics in a freshwater tidal estuary, in: Muylaert, K. Distribution and dynamics of protist communities in a freshwater tidal estuary = Verspreiding en dynamiek van protistengemeenschappen in een zoetwatergetijdengebied. pp. 103-117, more Vyverman, W.; Sabbe, K.; Muylaert, K. (1996). Structural and functional diversity of protistan communities, in: Baeyens, J. et al. (Ed.) Integrated Marine System Analysis. European Network for Integrated Marine System Analysis. FWO Vlaanderen: minutes of the first network meeting (Brugge, 29.02.96-02.03.96). pp. 168-177, more
Theses (2) [show]
Muylaert, K. (1999). Distribution and dynamics of protist communities in a freshwater tidal estuary = Verspreiding en dynamiek van protistengemeenschappen in een zoetwatergetijdengebied. PhD Thesis. Universiteit Gent (RUG): Gent. 192 pp., more Muylaert, K. (1994). Fytoplanktongemeenschappen in de estuaria van de Elbe, Schelde & Gironde. MSc Thesis. Rijksuniversiteit Gent. Faculteit Wetenschappen: Gent. Vol..1 (81 pp.); Vol. 2 (tables, plates) pp., more
Abstracts (15) [show]
Coleman, B.; Van Poucke, C.; De Witte, B.; Muylaert, K.; Robbens, J. (2022). Microalgae as flavouring agents in plant-based food, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, Online event 2 March 2022. VLIZ Special Publication, 88: pp. 44-45, more Beuckels, A.; Smolders, E.; Muylaert, K. (2014). Wastewater treatment using microalgae, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Young Scientists’ Day. Brugge, Belgium, 7 March 2014. VLIZ Special Publication, 67: pp. 19, more Goiris, K.; De Cooman, L.; Foubert, I.; Wyseur, J.; Muylaert, K. (2012). The influence of nutrient limitation on antioxidant activity and UV-susceptibility of Phaeodactylum tricornutum, in: Sabbe, K. et al. (Ed.) Twenty-second International Diatom Symposium, Aula Academica, Ghent, 26-31 August 2012. Abstracts. VLIZ Special Publication, 58: pp. 166, more Ryckebosch, E.; Bruneel, C.; Muylaert, K.; Foubert, I. (2012). Diatoms: an alternative source of omega 3 fatty acids?, in: Sabbe, K. et al. (Ed.) Twenty-second International Diatom Symposium, Aula Academica, Ghent, 26-31 August 2012. Abstracts. VLIZ Special Publication, 58: pp. 213, more Vandamme, D.; Foubert, I.; Fraeye, I.; Muylaert, K. (2012). pH induced flocculation: a cost-efficient method for harvesting microalgae, in: Sabbe, K. et al. (Ed.) Twenty-second International Diatom Symposium, Aula Academica, Ghent, 26-31 August 2012. Abstracts. VLIZ Special Publication, 58: pp. 235, more Marquez-Ardiente, D.J.; Muylaert, K.; Chen, M.S. (2011). Investigating the role of phytoplankton in flocculation of suspended matter in estuaries, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) VLIZ Young Marine Scientists' Day, Brugge, Belgium 25 February 2011: book of abstracts. pp. 48, more Chen, M.; Toorman, E.; Mostaert, F.; Van Den Winkel, P.; Muylaert, K.; Jacobs, P.; Vanlierde, E.; Meire, P.; Cattrijsse, A.; De Smedt, F. (2009). Coupling of a new in-situ measurement technique with a new modelling approach for the determination of the effective settling velocity of flocculating sediments in estuaries, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts: an overview of marine research in Belgium anno 2009. 10th VLIZ Young Scientists' Day. Special edition at the occasion of 10 years VLIZ. VLIZ Special Publication, 43: pp. 26-27, more Cox, T.; Maris, T.; Vanderborght, J.-P.; Struyf, E.; Lionard, M.; Muylaert, K.; Soetaert, K.; Meire, P. (2007). Primaire productie en ecosysteemmodellering in het Belgische gedeelte van het Schelde-estuarium, in: Congres Watersysteemkennis: studiedag 'Modellen voor integraal Waterbeheer in Vlaanderen', donderdag 3 mei 2007, VUB. Abstracts van posters en presentaties. pp. [1], more Vyverman, W.; Sabbe, K.; Chepurnov, V.; Muylaert, K.; Cocquyt, C.; Vanhoutte, K.; Verleyen, E. (2004). Conservation of diatom biodiversity: issues and prospects, in: Segers, H. et al. (Ed.) 'Scientific tools for biodiversity conservation: monitoring, modelling and experiments': Proceedings of the 5th meeting of the European Platform for Biodiversity Research Strategy meeting held under the Belgian EU Presidency, 2-4 December 2001, Brussels. pp. 197, more Lionard, M.; Muylaert, K.; Van Gansbeke, D.; Vyverman, W. (2003). Influence of salinity and light climate on phytoplankton in the Schelde estuary, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) VLIZ Young Scientists' Day, Brugge, Belgium 28 February 2003: book of abstracts. VLIZ Special Publication, 12: pp. 44, more Hamels, I.; Moens, T.; Muylaert, K.; Vyverman, W. (2002). Ciliate predation by nematodes in tidal flat sediments, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) VLIZ Young Scientists' Day, Brugge, Belgium 13 March 2002: book of abstracts. VLIZ Special Publication, 7: pp. 36, more Hamels, I.; Muylaert, K.; Sabbe, K.; Vyverman, W. (2002). Diversity, ecology and the role of protist communities in the Schelde estuary: research by the "Protistology & Aquatic Ecology" group, University Gent (poster), in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) VLIZ Young Scientists' Day, Brugge, Belgium 13 March 2002: book of abstracts. VLIZ Special Publication, 7: pp. 37, more Lionard, M.; Muylaert, K.; Van Gansbeke, D.; Vyverman, W. (2002). Influence of salinity and light climate on phytoplankton in the Schelde estuary, in: ECSA Local Meeting: ecological structures and functions in the Scheldt Estuary: from past to future, Antwerp, Belgium October 7-10, 2002: abstract book. pp. 55, more Vyverman, W.; Sabbe, K.; Chepurnov, V.; Muylaert, K.; Cocquyt, C.; Vanhoutte, K.; Verleyen, E. (2002). Conservation of diatom biodiversity: issues and prospects, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) VLIZ Young Scientists' Day, Brugge, Belgium 13 March 2002: book of abstracts. VLIZ Special Publication, 7: pp. 55, more Fockedey, N.; Muylaert, K.; Mees, J.; Vyverman, W. (1998). Laboratory-made estuarine flocs: colonisation by micro-organisms, in: ECSA 29 Symposium. Estuarine Research and Management in Developed and Developping countries: Joint ECSA and CERM symposium at the University of Port Elizabeth 13-17 July 1998. Abstract book. pp. 106, more
Reports (2) [show]
Chou, L.; Carbonnel, V.; Rebreanu, L.; Vanderborght, J.-P.; Roevros, N.; Tsagaris, M.; Van der Zee, C.; Lionard, M.; Muylaert, K.; Dasseville, R.; Vyverman, W.; Arndt, S.; Aguilera, D.; Regnier, P. (2007). Silica retention in the Scheldt continuum and its impact on coastal eutrophication (SISCO): Final report EV/17. Belgian Science Policy: Brussel. 95 pp., more Muylaert, K.; Hamels, I.; Sabbe, K.; van Nieuwerburgh, L.; Vyverman, W. (2000). Microbenthos onderzoek in de Zeeschelde: studie in opdracht van het Ministerie van de Vlaamse Gemeenschap, Administratie Milieu-, Natuur-, Land- en Waterbeheer: eindrapport. Universiteit Gent: Gent. 40 pp., more
Other publications (9) [show]
Cox, T.; Maris, T.; Vanderborght, J.-P.; Struyf, E.; Lionard, M.; Muylaert, K.; Soetaert, K.; Meire, P. (2007). Primaire productie en ecosysteemmodellering in het Belgische gedeelte van het Schelde-estuarium. Water Nieuwsbrief 32, more Muylaert, K.; Sabbe, K. (2001). Cyclotella scaldensis, een nieuwe diatomeeënsoort uit het Schelde-estuarium. Levende Nat. 102(2): 86, more Muylaert, K.; Tackx, M.; Soetaert, K. (2001). Leven in troebel water: het planktonische leven in het estuariene water. Levende Nat. 102(2): 84-86, more De Schuijmer, C.; Geenens, V.; Declerck, S.; Sabbe, K.; Muylaert, K.; Vyverman, W. (1998). Phytoplankton dynamics in the Visvijver and the Kasteelvijver (Woumen, West-Vlaanderen) in relation to nutrients and zooplankton. Biol. Jb. Dodonaea 65: 131-132, more Geenens, V.; De Schuijmer, C.; Declerck, S.; Sabbe, K.; Muylaert, K.; Vyverman, W. (1998). Phytoplankton dynamics in a shallow, hypertrophic reservoir (Lake Blankaart, Belgium) in relation to nutrients and zooplankton. Biol. Jb. Dodonaea 65: 147-148, more Hamels, I.; Sabbe, K.; Muylaert, K.; Barranguet, C.; Lucas, A.; Herman, P.M.J.; Vyverman, W. (1998). Organisation of microbenthic communities in intertidal estuarine flats, a case study from the Molenplaat (Westerschelde Estuary, The Netherlands). Biol. Jb. Dodonaea 65: 151-152, more Sabbe, K.; Vyverman, W.; Muylaert, K.; Hamels, I. (1998). Ecological implications of life-forms in intertidal benthic diatoms in macrotidal estuaries. Biol. Jb. Dodonaea 65: 170-171, more Vanhoutte, K.; Vyverman, W.; Sabbe, K.; Muylaert, K.; Cocquyt, C. (1998). A Paleo-ecological study of Lake Dobson and Lake Perry (Tasmania). Biol. Jb. Dodonaea 65: 194-195, more Vyverman, W.; Sabbe, K.; Mann, D.; Vyverman, R.; Hodgson, D.A.; Muylaert, K.; Vanhoutte, K. (1998). Clepsydra truganiniae gen. nov., spec. nov. prov. from Tasmanian highland lakes and its relationships with other amphoroid diatoms. Biol. Jb. Dodonaea 65: 205, more
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Sandra, M. (2018). De link tussen het klimaat en thermale stratificatie in tropische bergmeren. MSc Thesis. KU Leuven, Faculteit Wetenschappen, Departement Biologie, Labo Aquatic Biology: Leuven. vii, 66 + addendum pp., more Ryckebosch, E. (2013). Microalgae as alternative Source of long chain Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. PhD Thesis. KU Leuven: Kortrijk . , more Ilyas, M. (2005). The application of high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) in monitoring the eutrophication of algal blooms in the Belgian coastal zone (BCZ) of the North Sea. MSc Thesis. Universiteit Antwerpen/Vrije Universiteit Brussel: Brussel. 66 pp., more Gonzales, R.O.M. (2004). Use of phytoplankton pigment analysis to monitor eutrophication in the Belgian coast of the North Sea. MSc Thesis. Universiteit Antwerpen/Vrije Universiteit Brussel: Brussel. 77 pp., more De Smedt, S. (2003). Ruimtelijke en temporele dynamiek van fytoplankton in het Schelde estuarium. MSc Thesis. Universiteit Gent; Vakgroep Biologie, Onderzoeksgroep Protistologie en Aquatische Ecologie: Gent. 107 pp., more Lu, Z. (2001). Studying trophic interactions for the microbial food web using size fractionation experiments. MSc Thesis. RUG: Gent. 53 pp., more
Thesis supervisor [show]
Vandamme, D. (2013). Flocculation based harvesting processes for microalgae biomass production. PhD Thesis. KU Leuven – Faculty of Bioscience Engineering: Kortrijk. ISBN 978-90-8826-307-1. 123 pp., more

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