Harvesting of Microalgal Biomass
Abstract
Dewatering of microalgal broth is a key unit operation for producing algal fuels and other products. Dewatering is expensive and a factor hindering the commercialization of low-value algal products such as fuel oils. The extremely dilute nature of microalgae cultures coupled with the small size of the algal cells makes dewatering energy intensive. This chapter provides an overview of some of the key dewatering methods applicable to microalgal broths.
Citation
Xianhai Zeng and Xiaoyi Guo and Gaomin Su and Danquah, M. and Xiao Dong Chen and Lu Lin and Yinghua Lu 2016. Harvesting of Microalgal Biomass, in Bux, F. and Chisti, Y. (eds), Algae Biotechnology: Products and Processes, pp. 77-89. Cham, Switzerland: Springer.
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Algae Biotechnology: Products and Processes
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Curtin Sarawak
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