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Production and Characterization of Chlorella pyrenoidosa Biomass Cultivated in Domestic Wastewater

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The simultaneous use of microalgae for algal biomass generation and wastewater treatment is a feasible strategy. Microalgae have long been recognized for their capacity to decompose organic materials, remove nutrients, and absorb heavy metals. According to the present study’s experimental results, the biomass of C.pyrenoidosa contains 49% carbon, 7.06% hydrogen, 7.8% nitrogen, 0.65% sulfur, and 35.49% oxygen. There are three primary stages to the combustion of C. pyrenoidosa: the first is the removal of moisture (4.87%), the second is the devolatilization of proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates (57.13%), and the third is the degradation of carbonaceous materials (38%). These results highlight the considerable potential of using C. pyrenoidosa biomass as a feedstock for biofuel production.

Source: Polish Journal of Environmental Studies

DOI: 10.15244/pjoes/190657

Authors: Mohamed El Amine Dahou, Siham Dehmani, Chaima Dehmani, Djamel Zerrouki

Institutions: Ahmed Draia University, University of Castilla-La Mancha, University of Ouargla

Language: English

Topic: Algal biology and biofuel production

Subfield: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Clean water and sanitation, Affordable and clean energy, Climate action

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Direction Générale de la Recherche Scientifique et du Développement Technologique