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Chapter 2: Application of various immobilization techniques for algal bioprocesses
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Eroglu, E and Smith, SM and Raston, CL, Chapter 2: Application of various immobilization techniques for algal bioprocesses, Biomass and Biofuels from Microalgae: Advances in Engineering and Biology, Springer, NR Moheimani, MP McHenry, K de Boer, P Bahri (ed), Switzerland, pp. 19-44. ISBN 978-3-319-16639-1 (2015) [Research Book Chapter]
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Copyright 2015 Springer International Publishing Switzerland
DOI: doi:10.1007/978-3-319-16640-7
Abstract
Immobilized cells entrapped within a polymer matrix or attached onto the
surface of a solid support have advantages over their free-cell counterpart, with easier
harvesting of the biomass, enhanced wastewater treatment, and enriched bioproduct
generation. Immobilized microalgae have been used for a diverse number of bioprocesses
including gaining access to high-value products (biohydrogen, biodiesel,
and photopigments), removal of nutrients (nitrate, phosphate, and ammonium ions),
heavy metal ion removal, biosensors, and stock culture management. Wastewater
treatment processes appear to be one of the most promising applications for immobilized
microalgae, which mostly involve heavy metal and nutrient removal from
liquid effluents. This chapter outlines the current applications of immobilized microalgae
with an emphasis on alternative immobilization approaches. Advances in
immobilization processes and possible research directions are also highlighted.
Item Details
Item Type: | Research Book Chapter |
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Keywords: | algae, bio-processing, immobilization |
Research Division: | Biological Sciences |
Research Group: | Plant biology |
Research Field: | Plant cell and molecular biology |
Objective Division: | Expanding Knowledge |
Objective Group: | Expanding knowledge |
Objective Field: | Expanding knowledge in the biological sciences |
UTAS Author: | Smith, SM (Professor Steven Smith) |
ID Code: | 101313 |
Year Published: | 2015 |
Deposited By: | Plant Science |
Deposited On: | 2015-06-17 |
Last Modified: | 2018-04-05 |
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