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The performed analysis pointed out chlorophylls, phycocyanin, astaxanthin, and \u03b2-carotene as the most relevant pigments, and Chlorella vulgaris, Spirulina platensis, Haematococcus pluvialis, and Dunaliella salina, respectively, as the most studied sources. Haematococcus is referred in the highest number of patents, corroborating a high technological interest in this microalga. The biorefinery concept, investment in projects and companies related to microalgae cultivation and\/or pigment extraction is increasingly growing, particularly, for phycocyanin from Spirulina platensis. 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