Algae bioreactor - Wikipedia
An algae bioreactor is used for cultivating micro or macroalgae. Algae may be cultivated for the purposes of biomass production (as in a seaweed cultivator), wastewater treatment, CO 2 fixation, or aquarium/pond filtration in the form of an algae scrubber. [1]
Bioreactor absorbs CO2 400x more effectively than trees - New …
2019年9月19日 · Hypergiant Industries has announced an algae-fueled bioreactor that can soak up as much carbon from the atmosphere as an acre of trees.
Bioreactor design for algal growth as a sustainable energy source
2014年1月1日 · In this chapter, we first introduced bioreactor design and different types of bioreactors that can be used for algal growth with high biomass production rates. Then we compared the advantages and disadvantages of these PBRs.
Microalgae cultivation in photobioreactors: sustainable solutions …
To optimize microalgae cultivation, key factors in photobioreactor design, including photosynthetic efficiencies, light/dark (L/D) cycles, CO 2 concentrations, mass transfer, hydrodynamics behavior, and pH, are extensively investigated.
Algae-based membrane bioreactors: A mini review on their …
2024年3月1日 · Algal membrane bioreactors (AMBRs) have gained prominence as innovative systems for cultivating algae with heightened efficiency [39]. These reactors employ selective membranes, such as microfiltration (MF) or ultrafiltration (UF), to facilitate the accelerated proliferation of algae.
Algae Photobioreactor - Chemical Engineering - University of Utah
Commercially, algae and cyanobacteria may be grown in a photobioreactor to produce oils which may be converted into biodiesel fuel. This module can be used to teach students about design principles and optimization.
Photobioreactors for cultivation and synthesis: Specifications ...
2021年10月27日 · Photobioreactors are an attractive choice to perform microalgae cultivation and biocatalytic processes in an efficient way, sometimes even in a large-scale. Although photobioreactors have been used for years, they are still being studied and improved using different shapes and illumination techniques in order to optimize the process.
Recent Developments on the Performance of Algal Bioreactors …
Cultivating algae in a bioreactor could optimize growth which leads to more efficient CO 2 removal from the flue gas. There are three main categories of bioreactors used for CO 2 sequestration: tubular, column, and flat plate.
Lab-scale photobioreactor systems: principles, applications, and ...
2022年3月18日 · Full-scale phototrophic cultivation of microalgae and cyanobacteria can be done in open ponds or closed photobioreactor systems, which have a broad range of volumes. This review focuses on laboratory-scale photobioreactors and their different designs.
MIT engineers devise technology to prevent fouling in …
2023年4月13日 · A new, inexpensive technology can limit the buildup of algae on the walls of photobioreactors that can help convert carbon dioxide into useful products. Reducing this fouling avoids costly cleanouts and allows more photosynthesis to happen within tanks.
Microalgal bioreactors: Challenges and opportunities
2009年7月30日 · This review outlines different bioreactors and their current status, and points out their advantages and disadvantages. Compared with open-air systems, there are distinct advantages to using closed systems, but technical challenges still remain.
Bioreactor for Microalgal Cultivation Systems: Strategy and
2019年4月4日 · Energy efficient approaches of using light, dynamic mixing to maximize use of carbon dioxide (CO 2) and nutrients and selection of highly productive species are the main considerations in designing an efficient photobioreactor.
Machine Uses Algae to Eat CO2 | Hypergiant Eos Bioreactor
2019年10月2日 · A new company, Hypergiant Industries of Texas, has unveiled a prototype of what it calls an Eos Bioreactor, a box that uses A.I. to capture and sequester carbon from the atmosphere using algae.
Frontiers | Emerging Technologies in Algal Biotechnology: Toward …
2020年3月17日 · Another improvement in outdoor open cultivation are bioreactors for attached growth, such as algae turf scrubbers (ATS), or motorized wheels with biofilm growth (Wang and Lan, 2018). Novel biofilm-based algal cultivation in particular has seen increased research in recent years, in part due to higher harvested solid content (10–20% compared ...
Bioreactor for complete CO2 conversion to algae biomass
2022年9月21日 · Algae capture CO2 through photosynthesis and convert it to biomass, biomass that could be used for long-term carbon storage. Algae growth rates and photosynthesis are also much faster than land plants, providing an option for fast carbon sequestration.
Algal Photo Bioreactors: A Promising Technology for Wastewater ...
2023年11月30日 · Algal photo bioreactors are systems that use algae to treat wastewater by removing pollutants through a combination of physical, chemical, and biological processes. The algae use light energy to photosynthesize and grow, absorbing nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, from the wastewater in the process.
The Potential for Microalgae as Bioreactors to Produce …
2016年6月17日 · In this paper, we briefly compare the currently used bioreactor systems, summarize the progress in genetic engineering of microalgae, and discuss the potential for microalgae as bioreactors to produce pharmaceuticals.
Algae 'Bioreactor' on Space Station Could Make Oxygen, Food …
2019年5月8日 · Astronauts on the International Space Station will begin testing an innovative algae-powered bioreactor to assess its feasibility for future long-duration space missions.
Development of suitable photobioreactor for algae production – …
2012年5月1日 · Microalgal species are recently in the spotlight for biofuels production like biodiesel, bioethanol and biohydrogen. Algae are also used as a biofertiliser, source of nutrient and for controlling pollution. Algae being a photosynthetic organism are …
Optimization of nutrient utilization efficiency and productivity for ...
2023年3月15日 · In order to address this issue, we applied a genome-scale model (GSM) predictive control (MPC) strategy to optimize glucose and nitrate feeding for the model alga Chlorella vulgaris.