Biodiesel Potential of Chlorella Kessleri Grown under LED and Fluorescent Illumination Sources
Year: 2011
Type: article
Abstract: Many species of microalgae produce lipids/oils that can be extracted for biofuel production.High oil-yielding microalgae can be produced in open ponds or closed photobioreactors.Illumination sources should be chosen carefully because illumination cost is the major cost in microalgae production in closed systems.In this research Chlorella kessleri, one of the highest oil producing microalgae producing 18-58% oil on a dry basis, was grown in a closed photobioreactor.Three illumination sources of Blue LED, Red LED and Fluorescent lamps were used separately.The algae grown under these illumination sources were evaluated for the cell count, cell weight, cell size and lipid content and their biodiesel production potential were assessed.The results showed that fluorescent light was the most efficient illumination source producing the highest number of cells (3.5x10 6 cell/mL) and red LED light was the most effective illumination source producing the highest weight (2.7g/L).
Source: DergiPark (Istanbul University)
Institution: Ankara University
Language: English
Field: Energy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2272436741