| Title | Influence of culture media composition on the rheology of microalgae concentrates on a large scale |
|---|---|
| ID_Doc | 29818 |
| Authors | Attar, SBE; Morillas-España, A; Sánchez-Zurano, A; Pessôa, LC; Pinna-Hernández, MG; Assis, DD; López, JLC; Acién, G |
| Title | Influence of culture media composition on the rheology of microalgae concentrates on a large scale |
| Year | 2023 |
| Published | |
| Abstract | The role of microalgae in the production of bioproducts and biofuels, along with their ability to provide a sustainable pathway for wastewater treatment, makes them promising alternatives to conventional processes. Nevertheless, large-scale downstream processing requires an understanding of biomass rheology that needs to be addressed further. This study aimed to characterize microalgal concentrates rheologically in different culture media. The presence of bacteria was quantified by photorespirometry and plate counting techniques. The culture medium was found to significantly influence viscosity, with primary wastewater exhibiting the highest viscosity and seawater plus pig slurry the lowest. The concentration of heterotrophic bacteria was directly related to the viscosity. Extracellular polysaccharides (EPS) in supernatant exhibited an inverse viscosity trend compared to biomass concentrates, with pig slurry cultures having higher concentrations. These findings emphasize the profound influence of culture medium and EPS on the rheology of microalgal biomass, underscoring the need for continued research aimed at facilitating and optimizing large-scale downstream processes within the framework of a circular economy and the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (6,8, and 12). |
| https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nbt.2023.07.005 |
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