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| Author |
Fret, J.; Roef, L.; Diels, L.; Tavernier, S.; Vyverman, W.; Michiels, M. |
| Title |
Combining medium recirculation with alternating the microalga production strain : a laboratory and pilot scale cultivation test |
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A1 Journal article |
Year  |
2020 |
Publication |
Algal Research-Biomass Biofuels And Bioproducts |
Abbreviated Journal |
Algal Res |
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46 |
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101763 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL); Intelligence in PRocesses, Advanced Catalysts and Solvents (iPRACS) |
| Abstract |
Reuse of growth medium after biomass harvesting is a cost-saving approach to improve the economic feasibility of algae mass cultivation. Algal exudates, cell debris and varying amounts of residual nutrients, impose challenges to the recycling of spent medium. In this study, the potential of combining reused medium from different algae species for growing monocultures of other algal strains was evaluated by making use of three successive cultivation setups with increasing volume; 400 mL in turbidostat mode, 2.6 L and 220 L in semi-continuous mode. Cultivation on replenished medium derived from Nannochloropsis sp. and Tisochrysis lutea, had no adverse effect on the productivity of either of the strains, regardless of whether they were grown in their own recycled medium or that of the other alga. Microfiltration of the reused medium proved to be sufficient to avoid cross-contamination. Moreover, a substantial average reduction in water footprint (77%) and nutrient cost (68% or 9 (sic).kg(-1) dry biomass) was achieved. Extension and validation of the medium recycling approach to other economically interesting algae species can contribute to improving the economic feasibility of large scale microalgae production systems. |
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000512364900013 |
Publication Date |
2020-01-02 |
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2211-9264 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
5.1 |
Times cited |
4 |
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| Notes |
; This work was financially supported by the Agency for Innovation by Science and Technology, Flanders (IWT Baekeland mandatory Jorien Fret, project no. 100678). We thank Kayawe Valentine Mubiana from the Systemic Physiological and Ecotoxicological Research group, University of Antwerp, for the assistance in the analysis of the trace elements. ; |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 5.1; 2020 IF: 3.994 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:167742 |
Serial |
6471 |
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