Title:
Increasing the Competitiveness of European Non-Energy Algal Sector by a Novel Solution for Biomass Production
Author(s):
Wootsch, A., Bulkai, A., Tóth, G., Molnár, D., Kozák, M., Kesser?, P., Koós, A., Sebestyén, P., Zhang, Q., Libor, Z., Blanken, W., Cuaresma Franco, M., Janssen, M., Wijffels, R.H.
Document(s):
Paper
Abstract:
This paper summarizes the concept, aims and some preliminary results of the ALGADISK project. This project is funded in European Union's Seventh Framework Program (FP7/2007-2013) under grant agreement no. 286887. The aim of the ALGADISK project is to develop a modular, scalable and automatic biofilm reactor for Algae biomass production, with low operational and installation costs. The reactor will be designed to capture CO2 from industrial emissions to produce high value organic products. In this system, algae will be grown both in an aqueous environment and on biocompatible surfaces, allowing for CO2 absorption from either the gas or liquid phase. This method will dramatically increase the efficiency of the reactor and decrease water requirements. Automatic and continuous harvesting of algae will be designed to optimize CO2 uptake and biomass production. Adjusting the scale of the system will be trivial, as ALGADISK will have a modular design and the installation's footprint will be considerably reduced compared to technologies currently on the market. The proposed system will be specifically crafted to meet the needs of European SMEs who are willing to produce algae biomass products from industrial emissions.
Keywords:
algae, biodiesel, microalgae, reactor
Topic:
Biomass Resources
Subtopic:
Algae production systems
Event:
20th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
1CV.3.27
Pages:
440 - 449
ISBN:
978-88-89407-54-7
Paper DOI:
10.5071/20thEUBCE2012-1CV.3.27
Price:
FREE
