Physical abrasion method using submerged spike balls to remove algal biofilm from photobioreactors

• Main Authors: Nawar, A., Khoja, A. H., Akbar, N., Ansari, A. A., Qayyum, M., Ali, E.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: BioMed Central Ltd. 2017
• Subjects: TP Chemical technology
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/75449/1/AsifHussainKhoja_PhysicalAbrasionMethodUsingSubmergedSpike.pdf; http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/75449/; https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85036645482&doi=10.1186%2fs13104-017-2995-9&partnerID=40&md5=3bde00af7d01f915ad18850218271b6f

Objective: A major factor in practical application of photobioreactors (PBR) is the adhesion of algal cells onto their inner walls. Optimized algal growth requires an adequate sunlight for the photosynthesis and cell growth. Limitation in light exposure adversely affects the algal biomass yield. The...