title: Impact of changes in broth composition on Chlorella vulgaris cultivation in a membrane photobioreactor (MPBR) with permeate recycle.
abstract: A membrane photobioreactor (MPBR) is a proven and very useful concept in which microalgae can be simultaneously cultivated and pre-harvested. However, the behavior with respect to accumulation of algogenic organic matter, including transparent exopolymeric particles (TEPs), counter ions and unassimilated nutrients due to the recycling of the medium is still unclear, even though the understanding of this behavior is essential for the optimization of microalgae processing. Therefore, the dynamics of these compounds, especially TEPs, during coupled cultivation and harvesting of Chlorella vulgaris in an MPBR with permeate recycle are addressed in this study. Results show that TEPs are secreted during algae cell growth, and that their presence is thus inevitable. In the system with permeate recycle, substances such as counter ions and unassimilated nutrients get accumulated in the system. This was proven to limit the algae growth, together with the occurrence of bioflocculation due to an increasing broth pH.
authors: Centre for Surface Chemistry and Catalysis, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, KU Leuven, Kasteelpark Arenberg 23, Box 2461, 3001 Leuven, Belgium.
authors: V
authors: V
authors: Discart
authors: Centre for Surface Chemistry and Catalysis, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, KU Leuven, Kasteelpark Arenberg 23, Box 2461, 3001 Leuven, Belgium.
authors: M R
authors: MR
authors: Bilad
authors: Centre for Surface Chemistry and Catalysis, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, KU Leuven, Kasteelpark Arenberg 23, Box 2461, 3001 Leuven, Belgium.
authors: L
authors: L
authors: Marbelia
authors: Centre for Surface Chemistry and Catalysis, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, KU Leuven, Kasteelpark Arenberg 23, Box 2461, 3001 Leuven, Belgium. Electronic address: ivo.vankelecom@biw.kuleuven.be.
authors: I F J
authors: IF
authors: Vankelecom
mesh_terms: D061249:Batch Cell Culture Techniques; D018533:Biomass; D001704:Biopolymers / Q000032:analysis; D002244:Carbon / Q000032:analysis; D018929:Cell Culture Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D048408:Chlorella vulgaris / Q000254:growth & development*; D003470:Culture Media / Q000737:chemistry*; D004553:Electric Conductivity; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D058433:Photobioreactors / Q000382:microbiology*; D059027:Recycling; D012965:Sodium Chloride / Q000032:analysis; D012995:Solubility
chemical_list: D001704:Biopolymers; D003470:Culture Media; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D012965:Sodium Chloride; D002244:Carbon
keywords: Algae harvesting; C. vulgaris; Membrane photobioreactor; Microfiltration; Transparent exopolymeric particles