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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
environmental science
Microalgal species growing on piggery wastewater as a valuable candidate for nutrient removal and biodiesel production
Journal of Environmental Management, Volume 115, Year 2013
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Six microalgal species were examined in this study to determine their effectiveness in the coupling of piggery wastewater treatment and biodiesel production. The dry biomasses of Ourococcus multisporus, Nitzschia cf. pusilla, Chlamydomonas mexicana, Scenedesmus obliquus, Chlorella vulgaris, and Micractinium reisseri were 0.34 ± 0.08, 0.37 ± 0.13, 0.56 ± 0.35, 0.53 ± 0.30, 0.49 ± 0.26, and 0.35 ± 0.08 g dwt/L, respectively. The highest removal of nitrogen (62%), phosphorus (28%), and inorganic carbon (29%) were achieved by C. mexicana. In the absence of microalgae, the spontaneous precipitation of phosphorus, calcium, and inorganic carbon occurred at slightly alkaline pH. The highest lipid productivity and lipid content (0.31 ± 0.03 g/L and 33 ± 3%, respectively) were found in C. mexicana. The fatty acid compositions of the studied species were mainly palmitic, linoleic, α-linolenic, and oleic. The results of our study suggest that C. mexicana is one of the most promising candidates for simultaneous nutrient removal and high-efficient biodiesel production. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd.
Authors & Co-Authors
Abou-Shanab, Reda A.I.
South Korea, Wonju
Yonsei University Mirae Campus
Egypt, New Borg el Arab
Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute
Ji, Minkyu
South Korea, Wonju
Yonsei University Mirae Campus
Kim, Hyunchul
South Korea, Wonju
Yonsei University Mirae Campus
Paeng, Kijung
South Korea, Wonju
Yonsei University Mirae Campus
Jeon, Byong-hun
South Korea, Wonju
Yonsei University Mirae Campus
Statistics
Citations: 262
Authors: 5
Affiliations: 2
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1016/j.jenvman.2012.11.022
ISSN:
03014797
Research Areas
Environmental