Outdoor phycoremediation and biomass harvesting optimization of microalgae sp. cultivated in food processing wastewater using an enclosed photobioreactor.

Microalgae cultivation is well known as a sustainable method for eco-friendly wastewater phycoremediation and valuable biomass production. This study investigates the feasibility and kinetic removal of organic compounds and nutrients from food processing wastewater (FPW) using sp. in an enclosed photobioreactor.

Emergence of nanomaterials as potential immobilization supports for whole cell biocatalysts and cell toxicity effects.

The traditional approach of fermentation by a free cell system has limitations of low productivity and product separation that need to be addressed for production enhancement and cost effectiveness. One of potential methods to solve the problems is cell immobilization. Microbial cell immobilization allows more efficient up-scaling by reducing the nonproductive growth phase, improving product yield and simplifying product separation.