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Prof. Foubert, Imogen
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Publications (46)
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KU Leuven; Group Science, Engineering and Technology; Department of Microbial and Molecular Systems; Laboratory Food & Lipids, more

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

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Comparison of omega-3 rich oils based on nutritional and (physico)chemical properties, more
Enrichment of eggs with omega-3 fatty acids by dietary supplementation with algal biomass, more
Lipid-based, high value products and renewable energy from microalgae, more

A1 Publications (39) [show]
Verwee, E.; van de Walle, D.; De Bruyne, M.; Mienis, E.; Sekulic, M.; Chaerle, P.; Vyverman, W.; Foubert, I.; Dewettinck, K. (2024). Visualisation of microalgal lipid bodies through electron microscopy. J. Microsc. 293(2): 118-131. https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jmi.13259, more Mienis, E.; Vandamme, D.; Foubert, I. (2023). Enzyme-assisted disruption of oleaginous microalgae to increase the extraction of lipids: Nannochloropsis as a case study. Current Opinion in Food Science 51: 101034. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cofs.2023.101034, 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 Demets, R.; Van Broekhoven, S.; Gheysen, L.; Van Loey, A.; Foubert, I. (2022). The potential of Phaeodactylum as a natural source of antioxidants for fish oil stabilization. Foods 11(10): 1461. https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/foods11101461, more Bernaerts, T.M.M.; Gheysen, L.; Foubert, I.; Hendrickx, M.E.; Van Loey, A.M. (2019). The potential of microalgae and their biopolymers as structuring ingredients in food: a review. Biotechnol. Adv. 37(8): 107419. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biotechadv.2019.107419, more Gheysen, L.; Lagae, N.; Devaere, J.; Goiris, K.; Goos, P.; Bernaerts, T.; Van Loey, A.; De Cooman, L.; Foubert, I. (2019). Impact of Nannochloropsis sp. dosage form on the oxidative stability of n-3 LC-PUFA enriched tomato purees. Food Chemistry 279: 389-400. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.12.026, more Gheysen, L.; Demets, R.; Devaere, J.; Bernaerts, T.; Goos, P.; Van Loey, A.; De Cooman, L.; Foubert, I. (2019). Impact of microalgal species on the oxidative stability of n-3 LC-PUFA enriched tomato puree. Algal Research 40: 101502. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2019.101502, more Balduyck, L.; Bruneel, C.; Goiris, K.; Dejonghe, C.; Foubert, I. (2018). Influence of high pressure homogenization on free fatty acid formation in Nannochloropsis sp. European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology 120(4): 1700436. https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ejlt.201700436, more Bernaerts, T.M.M.; Gheysen, L.; Kyomugasho, C.; Kermani, Z.J.; Vandionant, S.; Foubert, I.; Hendrickx, M.E.; Van Loey, A.M. (2018). Comparison of microalgal biomasses as functional food ingredients: focus on the composition of cell wall related polysaccharides. Algal Research 32: 150-161. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2018.03.017, more Bernaerts, T.M.M.; Panozzo, A.; Verhaegen, K.A.F.; Gheysen, L.; Foubert, I.; Moldenaers, P.; Hendrickx, M.E.; Van Loey, A.M. (2018). Impact of different sequences of mechanical and thermal processing on the theological properties of Porphyridium cruentum and Chlorella vulgaris as functional food ingredients. Food & Function 9(4): 2433-2446. https://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c8fo00261d, more Bernaerts, T.M.M.; Kyomugasho, C.; Van Looveren, N.; Gheysen, L.; Foubert, I.; Hendrickx, M.E.; Van Loey, A.M. (2018). Molecular and rheological characterization of different cell wall fractions of Porphyridium cruentum. Carbohydrate Polymers 195: 542-550. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.05.001, more Gheysen, L.; Bernaerts, T.; Bruneel, C.; Goiris, K.; Van Durme, J.; Van Loey, A.; De Cooman, L.; Foubert, I. (2018). Impact of processing on n-3 LC-PUFA in model systems enriched with microalgae. Food Chemistry 268: 441-450. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.06.112, 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 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 Bernaerts, T.M.M.; Panozzo, A.; Doumen, V.; Foubert, I.; Gheysen, L.; Goiris, K.; Moldenaers, P.; Hendrickx, M.E.; Van Loey, A.M. (2017). Microalgal biomass as a (multi) functional ingredient in food products: Rheological properties of microalgal suspensions as affected by mechanical and thermal processing. Algal Research 25: 452-463. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2017.05.014, 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 Lemahieu, C.; Bruneel, C.; Dejonghe, C.; Buyse, J.; Foubert, I. (2016). The cell wall of autotrophic microalgae influences the enrichment of long chain omega-3 fatty acids in the egg. Algal Research 16: 209-215. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2016.03.015, 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 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.; 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 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.; 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Muylaert, K.; Vandamme, D.; Meesschaert, B.; Foubert, I. (2009). Flocculation of microalgae using cationic starch. Phycologia 48(4): 63, more
Peer reviewed publication [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
Book chapter [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
Abstracts (3) [show]
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
Thesis (co-)promotor [show]
Ryckebosch, E. (2013). Microalgae as alternative Source of long chain Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. PhD Thesis. KU Leuven: Kortrijk . , 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