Algae production technologies

Callum Russell; Amarnath Krishnamoorthy; Cristina Rodriguez

doi:10.1016/B978-0-443-15738-7.00075-1

Algae production technologies

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Abstract

Microalgae cultivation technologies are generally classified into two types, namely, open, and closed systems. This chapter discusses the general design principles of each system, while considering their merits and demerits for microalgal cultivation. Furthermore, operating parameters, technical design, and efficiencies will be highlighted to illustrate the most suitable cultivation method for a wide range of microalgae species and output requirements.

Microalgae possess high growth rates compared with plants, and their ability to capture solar energy and carbon dioxide makes them a valuable source of nutraceutical and pharmaceutical compounds. More recently, their interest as biofuels feedstock is growing for the production of biodiesel, bio-oil and biogas.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Reference Module in Materials Science and Materials Engineering
Publisher	Elsevier B.V.
Number of pages	69
ISBN (Print)	9780128035818
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-15738-7.00075-1
Publication status	E-pub ahead of print - 7 Nov 2024

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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

algae
biodiesel
biofuel
bioreactor
growth rate
microalgae
microalgae cultivation
microalgae growth
open-pond
pharmaceutical
reactor design

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Algae production technologies

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