Journal article
Microalgae Cultivation and Biomass Quantification in a Bench-Scale Photobioreactor with Corrosive Flue Gases
Journal of Visualized Experiments, Vol.154, e60566
2019
DOI: 10.3791/60566
PMID: 31904020
Abstract
Photobioreactors are illuminated cultivation systems for experiments on phototrophic microorganisms. These systems provide a sterile environment for microalgal cultivation with temperature, pH, and gas composition and flow rate control. At bench-scale, photobioreactors are advantageous to researchers studying microalgal properties, productivity, and growth optimization. At industrial scales, photobioreactors can maintain product purity and improve production efficiency. The video describes the preparation and use of a bench-scale photobioreactor for microalgal cultivation, including the safe use of corrosive gas inputs, and details relevant biomass measurements and biomass productivity calculations. Specifically, the video illustrates microalgal culture storage and preparation for inoculation, photobioreactor assembly and sterilization, biomass concentration measurements, and a logistic model for microalgal biomass productivity with rate calculations including maximum and overall biomass productivities. Additionally, since there is growing interest in experiments to cultivate microalgae using simulated or real waste gas emissions, the video will cover the photobioreactor equipment adaptations necessary to work with corrosive gases and discuss safe sampling in such scenarios.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Microalgae Cultivation and Biomass Quantification in a Bench-Scale Photobioreactor with Corrosive Flue Gases
- Creators
- Hannah R Molitor - Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of IowaDeborah E Williard - Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of IowaJerald L Schnoor - Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of Visualized Experiments, Vol.154, e60566
- Publisher
- MyJove Corporation
- DOI
- 10.3791/60566
- PMID
- 31904020
- ISSN
- 1940-087X
- eISSN
- 1940-087X
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 2019
- Academic Unit
- Civil and Environmental Engineering; Occupational and Environmental Health; IIHR--Hydroscience and Engineering
- Record Identifier
- 9983997435902771
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