Optimization of Microalgae Growth by Testing Different Media
Description/Abstract/Artist Statement
Environmental concerns and declining resources have led to a global interest in renewable and carbon neutral transportation fuels. Microalgae is an outstanding source of biomass for production of biofuels and bio-products due to its efficiency in producing lipids, being a non-food feedstock, the flexibility to be cultivated indoors or outdoors and in various types of photobioreactors, and land conservation. To cultivate microalgae, nutrients must be provided by media which contain chemicals that help contribute to the growth of the algae along with a light source, air supply and suitable temperature. The objective of this study is to test and compare different media that would help grow Scenedesmus sp., to observe the microalgae growth rates and production yields, and to determine the ideal medium for Scenedesmus sp. The chosen medium will be used to better cultivate Scenedesmus sp. for future research.
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
Sandeep Kumar
Presentation Type
Poster
Disciplines
Environmental Engineering
Session Title
Poster Session
Location
Learning Commons @ Perry Library, Northwest Atrium
Start Date
2-3-2018 8:00 AM
End Date
2-3-2018 12:30 PM
Optimization of Microalgae Growth by Testing Different Media
Learning Commons @ Perry Library, Northwest Atrium
Environmental concerns and declining resources have led to a global interest in renewable and carbon neutral transportation fuels. Microalgae is an outstanding source of biomass for production of biofuels and bio-products due to its efficiency in producing lipids, being a non-food feedstock, the flexibility to be cultivated indoors or outdoors and in various types of photobioreactors, and land conservation. To cultivate microalgae, nutrients must be provided by media which contain chemicals that help contribute to the growth of the algae along with a light source, air supply and suitable temperature. The objective of this study is to test and compare different media that would help grow Scenedesmus sp., to observe the microalgae growth rates and production yields, and to determine the ideal medium for Scenedesmus sp. The chosen medium will be used to better cultivate Scenedesmus sp. for future research.