Revolutionizing Microalgae Harvesting and Cultivation with Living Membranes: A Leap Forward in Optimized Biomass Recovery and Lipid Production
ACS ES&T Engineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
A
newly
designed
living
membrane
filtering
module
(LMFM)
has
been
applied
to
promote
synergistic
cultivation
phases
and
harvesting
of
Chlorella
vulgaris
microalgae.
The
LMFM
is
based
on
a
biomembrane
intercalated
between
two
woven
fabrics
made
polyester
Dacron
that
allows
an
unprecedented
simple
microalgae
recovery
from
the
aqueous
media.
systematic
comparison
systems
operated
in
parallel
for
biological
carbon
capture
utilization
(bCCU)
was
executed.
performances
photobioreactor
with
submerged
(membrane
photobioreactor,
MPBR)
were
compared
those
conventional
(PBR).
PBR
MPBR
obtained
92
94%
dioxide
removal
yields,
respectively.
presence
did
not
significantly
affect
performance
terms
removal,
which
resulted
elimination
capacity
per
stage
up
24.3
±
4.4
g
m–3
h–1
MPBR.
indeed
afforded
remarkable
enhancement
microalgal
biomass
production
composition
lipids,
lipid
concentration
36%
dry
weight.
produced
almost
80%
higher
than
PBR,
allowed
increase
77%
total
lipids.
Lipid
accumulation
mainly
attributed
increased
photon
availability
Integrating
enhanced
accumulation,
increasing
potentiality
algal-based
biofixation
as
effective
biorefinery
technology.
Language: Английский
Rheological characterization and modeling of freshwater and marine microalgae and cyanobacteria mixed cultures
C.C. Button,
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Nature Poddar,
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Tom Lacassagne
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et al.
Algal Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 103988 - 103988
Published: March 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Optimization of microalgal-bacterial consortium flocculation through chitosan-diatomite composite materials: A sustainable approach to biomass harvesting
Yu Zhao,
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Qian Lei,
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Jiaheng Teng
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et al.
Chemical Engineering Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
500, P. 157112 - 157112
Published: Oct. 30, 2024
Language: Английский
Photocatalytic Self-Cleansing ZnO-coated Ceramic Membranes for Preconcentrating Microalgae
Amar K. Salih,
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Curtis P. Irvine,
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Fatima Matar
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et al.
Journal of Membrane Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 123700 - 123700
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Study on the Effect of Bubbles on the Removal Efficiency of a Helical Tube Flocculator
Processes,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(3), P. 758 - 758
Published: March 6, 2025
The
tubular
flocculation
reactor
is
a
new
and
efficient
device
for
treating
algae-containing
wastewater.
introduction
of
bubbles
during
the
reaction
process
can
effectively
shorten
time
required
floc
separation.
However,
impact
on
formation
removal
in
not
well
understood.
To
further
clarify
effect
reactor’s
operation,
this
study
employed
uniform
experimental
design,
varying
flow
rate,
chemical
dosage,
bubble
distance,
injection
rate
to
examine
influence
under
different
operating
conditions.
results
indicated
that
as
distance
increased
from
0
m
7.6
m,
efficiency
60%
70%,
size
160
μm
165
μm,
fractal
dimension
decreased
2.1
1.9.
When
volume
5%
30%,
50%
80%.
Under
constant
conditions,
rising
speed
flocs
0.4
mm·s−1
1.2
mm·s−1,
while
30%
90%.
A
logarithmic
correlation
was
observed
between
efficiency.
linear
relationship
found
size,
with
increasing
200
800
2.3
mm·s−1.
An
exponential
speed,
decreasing
1.93
2.02.
Language: Английский
Preparation of a novel cationic guar gum-Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles for effective harvesting of Microcystis aeruginosa
Wu Wang,
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Yufeng Zhu,
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Yangfan Fang
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et al.
Journal of Applied Phycology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 19, 2025
Language: Английский
Microalgae separation in MP-PVC contaminated wastewater using plant-based coagulant over different extraction methods in Bauru, Brazil
Journal of Environmental Management,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
370, P. 122713 - 122713
Published: Oct. 4, 2024
Language: Английский
Microalgae-derived biolubricants: Challenges and opportunities
The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
954, P. 176759 - 176759
Published: Oct. 10, 2024
Lubricants
are
indispensable
in
the
modern
economy
for
controlling
friction
and
wear
across
many
industries.
Traditional
lubricants
derived
from
petroleum
crude
can
cause
significant
ecological
impact
if
released
into
environment.
Microalgae
have
emerged
as
a
potential
alternative
to
producing
renewable
environmentally
friendly
biolubricants.
This
review
systematically
assesses
recent
developments
microalgal-based
biolubricant
production,
including
tribological
performance,
microalgae
selection,
cultivation,
harvesting,
lipid
polysaccharide
extraction
conversion
biolubricants,
market
development.
Compared
petroleum-based
terms
of
properties,
biolubricants
compatible
with
most
emerging
applications,
such
electric
vehicles
wind
turbines.
Nevertheless,
they
less
thermally
chemically
stable,
thus,
may
not
be
suitable
some
traditional
applications
internal
combustion
engines.
Literature
data
corroborated
this
study
reveals
an
urgent
need
further
research
scale
up
production
lower
cost
biomass
harvesting.
While
technologies
converting
microalgae-derived
lipids
appear
well
established,
additional
work
is
necessary
also
utilize
polysaccharides
another
key
ingredient
especially
low-temperature
applications.
Extraction
methods
established
but
needed
reduce
impact,
green
solvents
solvent
consumption.
Additionally,
future
should
delve
use
nanoparticles
effective
additives
obtain
microalgae-based
superior
properties.
Finally,
it
essential
standardize
labeling
system
establish
global
market.
Language: Английский