A photobioreactor design for large-scale microalgae cultivation
Microalgae are a promising alternative feedstock for producing biofuels (e.g., bioethanol and biodiesel) and bio-products (e.g., omega-3 and chlorophyll). However, the high cost of developing products from microalgae remains an obstacle to the full use of microalgae. Major hindrances to the commerci...
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| description | Microalgae are a promising alternative feedstock for producing biofuels (e.g., bioethanol and biodiesel) and bio-products (e.g., omega-3 and chlorophyll). However, the high cost of developing products from microalgae remains an obstacle to the full use of microalgae. Major hindrances to the commercial viability of algae are the operational and maintenance costs associated with large-scale cultivation. Most microalga cultivation operations rely on improvised photobioreactor designs, of which open-pond systems are frequently considered for large-scale operations. A cost-effective cultivation method is needed to improve the sustainability and economics of microalga cultivation, whilst minimising space and culture contamination and maintaining the integrity of desired species. Several photobioreactor designs are reviewed for the effective cultivation of microalgae, and the advantages and limitations of these photobioreactors are highlighted. Process challenges to scaling up the design of photobioreactors for commercial operations are also discussed. |
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| spelling | upm-630062019-04-22T04:41:34Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/63006/ A photobioreactor design for large-scale microalgae cultivation Zainan, Nur Hidayah Danquah, Michael Kobina Harun, Mohd Razif Microalgae are a promising alternative feedstock for producing biofuels (e.g., bioethanol and biodiesel) and bio-products (e.g., omega-3 and chlorophyll). However, the high cost of developing products from microalgae remains an obstacle to the full use of microalgae. Major hindrances to the commercial viability of algae are the operational and maintenance costs associated with large-scale cultivation. Most microalga cultivation operations rely on improvised photobioreactor designs, of which open-pond systems are frequently considered for large-scale operations. A cost-effective cultivation method is needed to improve the sustainability and economics of microalga cultivation, whilst minimising space and culture contamination and maintaining the integrity of desired species. Several photobioreactor designs are reviewed for the effective cultivation of microalgae, and the advantages and limitations of these photobioreactors are highlighted. Process challenges to scaling up the design of photobioreactors for commercial operations are also discussed. Nova Science Publishers 2017 Book Section PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/63006/1/A%20photobioreactor%20design%20for%20large-scale%20microalgae%20cultivation.pdf Zainan, Nur Hidayah and Danquah, Michael Kobina and Harun, Mohd Razif (2017) A photobioreactor design for large-scale microalgae cultivation. In: Photobioreactors: Advancements, Applications and Research. Nova Science Publishers, New York, 245 - 262. ISBN 9781536123548 |
| spellingShingle | Zainan, Nur Hidayah Danquah, Michael Kobina Harun, Mohd Razif A photobioreactor design for large-scale microalgae cultivation |
| title | A photobioreactor design for large-scale microalgae cultivation |
| title_full | A photobioreactor design for large-scale microalgae cultivation |
| title_fullStr | A photobioreactor design for large-scale microalgae cultivation |
| title_full_unstemmed | A photobioreactor design for large-scale microalgae cultivation |
| title_short | A photobioreactor design for large-scale microalgae cultivation |
| title_sort | photobioreactor design for large-scale microalgae cultivation |
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