Title:
Production of Sulfated Exopolysaccharide from Spirulina Platensis Growing on Palm Oil Mill Effluent
Author(s):
Azimatun Nur, M.M.
Document(s):
Paper
Poster
Abstract:
Sulfated EPS (sEPS) from Spirulina platensis is a potential substance that can be utilized as an antiviral and anti-inflamatory. However, the production of sEPS from S. platensis growing on POME has not been explored yet. This research investigated the potency of S. platensis cultured on palm oil mill effluent (POME) to produce sEPS under various nutritional and environmental factors. The experiment was done by using factorial design to unravel the interactive effect of POME concentrations, salinity, irradiance, and nitrate addition. Results showed that the highest sEPS was found on low light and low nitrate addition. The interactive effect of POME concentration and nitrate addition significantly influenced sEPS concentration. POME, irradiance, and salinity influence sEPS concentration, while nitrate alone did not influence the concentration. By culturing S. platensis on POME medium, the lower production cost of sEPS could be achieved.
Keywords:
cultivation, microalgae, wastewater, bioproducts
Topic:
Sustainable Resources for Decarbonising the Economy
Subtopic:
Algae and Aquatic Biomass Production Systems
Event:
29th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
1BV.1.14
Pages:
152 - 154
ISBN:
978-88-89407-21-9
Paper DOI:
10.5071/29thEUBCE2021-1BV.1.14
Price:
FREE
