Abstract
Lipid-extracted microalgal biomass residues (LMBRs) were treated using cellulase, neutrase and alcalase in a two-step process and the resulting hydrolysates were used as a source of nutrients for the cultivation of Chlorella vulgaris under non-aerated and aerated conditions for lipid production. Aeration was favorable for cell growth and lipid accumulation and a biomass of approximately 3.28gL -1, lipid content of 35% and lipid productivity of 116mgL -1d -1 were obtained. Thus, the tested mode of LMBRs utilization was effective for nutrient recycling in microalgal biodiesel production.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-6 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Bioresource Technology |
Volume | 117 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2012 |
Keywords
- Amino acids
- Biodiesel
- Lipid-extracted microalgal biomass residues
- Microalga
- Sugars