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Why Mixing and Circulation Matter for Microalgae Cultivation ⁉️ 📍Mixing and circulation are crucial elements in the successful cultivation of microalgae within photobioreactors. Proper mixing ensures that light is evenly distributed throughout the culture, preventing shading effects that can inhibit photosynthesis in densely populated areas. 📍Additionally, uniform circulation aids in distributing essential nutrients and CO2 evenly, preventing localized depletion zones that could stunt growth. This consistent exposure to light and nutrients allows for optimal photosynthetic efficiency, leading to enhanced biomass production and overall productivity. 📍Effective mixing also plays a significant role in maintaining the health and viability of the microalgae culture. It helps prevent sedimentation, where microalgae cells could settle at the bottom and be deprived of light and nutrients. Moreover, efficient gas exchange facilitated by circulation helps remove excess oxygen, which can become toxic at high levels, and ensures a steady supply of CO2 necessary for photosynthesis. 📍By maintaining an even temperature throughout the culture, mixing also prevents thermal gradients that could stress the microalgae. In essence, robust mixing and circulation create a balanced environment, ensuring all microalgae cells thrive, leading to higher yields and more sustainable growth. Contact us for innovative tubular photobioreactors and we can help develop and improve your production process. You can validate your business case on an industrial scale before investing in your production facility. Lgem | synalgae Sander Hazewinkel Proalgaetech Let’s keep pushing the boundaries of innovation in microalgae cultivation! 🚀💡 #Microalgae #Biotechnology #SustainableGrowth #Photobioreactors #InnovationInScience #algae #sustainable #globalalgae

I'm excited to share that I have successfully completed my major project on the topic "Designing and development of a photobioreactor for the mass multiplication of algae". We developed a lab-scale photobioreactor for cultivating Scenedesmus obliquus to promote a circular economy. Cultivation of phototrophic organisms is gaining importance due to their versatility and high biomass yield. Recently, there has been a growing emphasis on using photobioreactors (PBRs) in various biotechnological applications, especially for cultivating microalgae. PBRs offer significant benefits, such as reducing toxicity and providing optimal cultivation conditions for photosynthetic microorganisms. However, challenges in designing and scaling up PBRs, including substantial capital investment and operating costs, have resulted in a shortage of suitable PBRs for large-scale production. Our project focuses on optimizing the algal growth medium to create ideal conditions for development. We have designed and developed a photobioreactor to enable the mass multiplication of algae, ensuring efficient cultivation processes. Additionally, a real-time monitoring system has been implemented to track the growth of Scenedesmus obliquus, allowing for precise observation and analysis of its development over time. These efforts aim to advance the understanding and application of algae cultivation for various purposes, driving innovation and progress in the field. #innovation #productdevelopmemt #algaeforfuture #researchanddevelopment #greenenergy #photobioreactor #sustainablefuel #zaarabiotech #fuelInnovation

Why Mixing and Circulation Matter for Microalgae Cultivation ⁉️ 🧪Mixing and circulation are crucial elements in the successful cultivation of microalgae within photobioreactors. Proper mixing ensures that light is evenly distributed throughout the culture, preventing shading effects that can inhibit photosynthesis in densely populated areas. 📍Uniform circulation aids in distributing essential nutrients and CO2 evenly, preventing localized depletion zones that could stunt growth. This consistent exposure to light and nutrients allows for optimal photosynthetic efficiency, leading to enhanced biomass production and overall productivity. 📍Effective mixing plays a significant role in maintaining the health and viability of the microalgae culture. It helps prevent sedimentation, where microalgae cells could settle at the bottom and be deprived of light and nutrients. Moreover, efficient gas exchange facilitated by circulation helps remove excess oxygen, which can become toxic at high levels, and ensures a steady supply of CO2 necessary for photosynthesis. 🧪By maintaining an even temperature throughout the culture, mixing also prevents thermal gradients that could stress the microalgae. In essence, robust mixing and circulation create a balanced environment, ensuring all microalgae cells thrive, leading to higher yields and more sustainable growth. Contact us for innovative tubular photobioreactors and we can help develop and improve your production process. Validate your business case on an industrial scale before investing in your production facility. Let’s keep pushing the boundaries of innovation in microalgae cultivation! 🚀💡 #Microalgae #Biotechnology #SustainableGrowth #Photobioreactors #InnovationInScience #algae #sustainable #globalalgae

#mdpienergies #highlycitedpaper A Review on Industrial CO2 Capture through Microalgae Regulated by Phytohormones and Cultivation Processes 👉 https://ow.ly/cjsi50RnGJW 江苏大学 #microalgae #CO2fixation #phytohormones #abioticstress #multistageregulation #photobioreactor

Microalgae could be crucial in applications for human nutrition to biofuels, but we need to grow them efficiently = sustainably! Fantastic work about light management for efficient microalgae cultivation!⚗ I am grateful for what I have learned about #algae growth, #photobioreactors and their importance as a #biomass feedstock. Thank you Silvia Vignolini Daniel Wangpraseurt Michael Kühl and co-workers. 🙌 And here comes the twist: Seprify’s cellulose scattering materials play a crucial role in boosting the efficiency of such systems given their optical properties and make up the ideal material for symbiosis given its natural origin. Yet another application of Seprify’s unique cellulose white pigments. #neverstoplearning #algea #cellulose #lightscattering #innovation Check the published article in PNAS here: https://lnkd.in/gu7xYc9R

#mdpienergies #highlycitedpaper A Review on Industrial CO2 Capture through Microalgae Regulated by Phytohormones and Cultivation Processes 👉 https://ow.ly/cjsi50RnGJW 江苏大学 #microalgae #CO2fixation #phytohormones #abioticstress #multistageregulation #photobioreactor

Exponential enhancement of MicroAlgae performance through cutting edge cultivation mechanism by AlgaEnergy

Just published today, a three-tissue #diel metabolic model of Populus tricocarpa (Black #cottonwood), a promising #bioenergy #crop for marginal lands. With Juliana Simas Coutinho Barbosa as the primary research with myself being in active advisory and supporting researcher roles, Juliana reconstructed three tissues model informed by #transcriptomics and integrated them into a whole plant model. This model was then further differentiated into #drought and #control models. A #knockdown #analysis is used to identify metabolic pathways key to maintaining biomass yield in drought. We reidentified proven targets, but also identified promising new #upregulation targets for improving yield under drought conditions. #CenterforBioenergyInnovation #CBI #Poplar #Bioenergy #InSilicoPlants https://lnkd.in/egRU9KjU

Session 3: Feed 🐟 Our third session gathered 4 presentations to discuss the research and the use of algae for feed 🙂: ➡️ Begoña Bustamante Gonzalez (Instituto Tecnológico de Canarias): Revaluation of microalgae production effluent: a strategy for long-term sustainable cultivation of Tetraselmis striata in an operational environment ➡️ Ana Teresa Gonçalves (GreenCoLab/SPAROS, Lda): The alliance between algae biorefinery and fish nutrigenomics for precision functional aquafeeds ➡️ Adelheid (Heidi) Kuehnle (Kuehnle AgroSystems Inc.): Proving the critics wrong – heterotrophic Haematococcus pluvialis produces abundant astaxanthin without light! ➡️ Inês Beatriz Maia (Necton, S.A.): Biomass of Tetradesmus obliquus and Raphidonema monicae produced through a circular economy approach for atlantic salmon feeds Thanks to our four speakers for their very interesting presentations! —————— Carlos Unamunzaga, Jean-Paul Cadoret, Vitor Verdelho, Lisandra Meinerz, Monique Ras - de Moncuit, Anne Pajot, Léa Braud, Kuno Jacobs, Kim Kreuser, Anna Ivanko #algae #microalgae #seaweed #biomass #marinebiology #research #innovation #science #madebyalgae #madeinocean #algaeurope2023

Even though #microalgae are tiny, they have a huge role in making our future better. They can grow everywhere in nature, but when we cultivate them carefully, they do wonders for us and the environment. Here are five facts you should know about the intensive cultivation of microalgae⤵️ 🧪 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 - Through advanced photobioreactors, microalgae thrive under precise conditions, leading to enhanced photosynthesis and higher biomass yields. 🔬 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗔𝘅𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 - Cultivating single-species in isolation ensures a high-quality, contaminant-free biomass and guarantees the uniformity of the final product. 📈𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲 - Transitioning from the lab to industrial production, microalgae cultivation demonstrates remarkable scalability without sacrificing productivity or environmental integrity. 💎 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 - Microalgae are not just versatile; they're valuable. By controlling growth conditions, we can harness microalgae to produce specific compounds, from omega-3 fatty acids to antioxidants and pigments, driving innovation across industries. 🌎 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - Beyond its industry benefits, intensive microalgae cultivation is a powerful tool in environmental stewardship, significantly contributing to carbon sequestration through CO2 absorption during the growth process. Join us on this educational journey as we dive deeper into the world of microalgae. #AlgaEnergy #Microalgae #MicroScope #MicroalgaeCultivation #AgriculturalInnovation #SustainableAgriculture #MicroalgaeFacts