Optimization of Microalgal Biomass Production in Vertical Tubular Photobioreactors

M Hawrot-Paw, M Sąsiadek - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
Microalgal biomass is a promising alternative and renewable substrate for bioenergy
production. The main problem for its commercial application is to obtain and keep a high …

Enhanced hydrocarbon production and improved biodiesel qualities of Botryococcus braunii KMITL 5 by vitamins thiamine, biotin and cobalamin supplementation

S Ruangsomboon, P Sornchai, N Prachom - Algal research, 2018 - Elsevier
Botryococcus braunii, a green microalga which is a potentially good biodiesel feedstock,
was isolated from a freshwater fish pond in Bangkok, and the effects of B-vitamins …

Continuous non-destructive hydrocarbon extraction from Botryococcus braunii BOT-22

P Mehta, BA Jackson, EG Nwoba, A Vadiveloo… - Algal Research, 2019 - Elsevier
In-situ extraction of microalgal oil without cell destruction has been proposed as a cost-
effective alternative solution for the production of algal biofuel. This study examines the …

Enhanced growth and hydrocarbon production of Botryococcus braunii KMITL 2 by optimum carbon dioxide concentration and concentration-dependent effects on its …

S Ruangsomboon, N Prachom, P Sornchai - Bioresource technology, 2017 - Elsevier
The purposes of this study were to find the optimum level of supplementing CO 2 for
increasing the biomass and hydrocarbon production of B. braunii KMITL 2 (A race) and to …

Botryococcus braunii cells: ultrasound-intensified outdoor cultivation integrated with in situ magnetic separation

SK Wang, F Wang, AR Stiles, C Guo, CZ Liu - Bioresource technology, 2014 - Elsevier
An integrated system combining ultrasound-intensified outdoor cultivation of Botryococcus
braunii with in situ magnetic harvesting of the algal cells was developed. The algal cells …

Advances in techniques for assessment of microalgal lipids

V Challagulla, S Nayar, K Walsh… - Critical reviews in …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Microalgae are a varied group of organisms with considerable commercial potential as
sources of various biochemicals, storage molecules and metabolites such as lipids, sugars …

Responses of a new isolated Cyanobacterium aponinum strain to temperature, pH, CO2 and light quality

F Meng, H Cui, Y Wang, X Li - Journal of Applied Phycology, 2018 - Springer
A new strain of cyanobacteria was isolated from seawater samples collected near Jimo hot
springs, Qingdao, China, and was identified as Cyanobacterium aponinum by 16S rDNA …

[PDF][PDF] Recent advances in microalgal biotechnology

J Liu, Z Sun, H Gerken - … Published by OMICS Group eBooks, USA …, 2014 - researchgate.net
The world is facing lack of alternative fuels. The demand for alternate energy is increasing
every day and concurrently the depletion of fossil fuels has been so rapid that it could lead to …

Application of experimental design methodology for optimization of biofuel production from microalgae

JJ Chen, YR Li, WL Lai - Biomass and Bioenergy, 2014 - Elsevier
Optimization of biofuel productivity, in terms of lipid content, polysaccharide content, and
calorific value, from microalgae was performed by varying four variables (temperature, light …

Effect of bicarbonate on growth of the oleaginous microalga Botryococcus braunii

G Salbitani, CMA Barone, S Carfagna - International Journal of Plant …, 2019 - mdpi.com
The effect of bicarbonate, produced by the enzymatic hydration of CO2 from postcombustion
fumes, was investigated on Botryococcus braunii growth. The NaHCO3, supplied to cultures …