Development of a microalgal peloid for thermotherapeutic uses
cohort Grade B 2025
Authors: Mourelle, M. Lourdes, Gómez, Carmen P., Martín de la Cruz, M.C., Cortés, Gonzalo, Cortés, Ignacio, Legido, José L.
Journal: International Journal of Biometeorology 69 : 2103–2113
Key Findings
- Developed a peloid combining mineral water, clay-silt substrate, microalgae, and rosmarinic acid
- Characterized thermophysical properties — specific heat, thermal conductivity, density
- Peloid classification: inorganic, organic, or mixed; natural or prepared
- Reviews peloid thermal property data from multiple international studies
Study developing a novel microalgal peloid with added rosmarinic acid for enhanced anti-inflammatory thermotherapy. While not peat-specific, provides valuable data on peloid thermal properties and classification that contextualizes peat within the broader peloid framework. Useful for comparative thermal property data.
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