Establishment of an effective photobioreactor for growing microalgae: A review

Authors

  • Md Mirazul Islam Department of Chemical Engineering and Polymer Science, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh
  • Hasibul Alam Department of Chemical Engineering and Polymer Science, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh
  • Aishi Acharjee Department of Chemical Engineering and Polymer Science, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh
  • Md Salatul Islam Mozumder Department of Chemical Engineering and Polymer Science, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/ijarit.v14i2.79511

Keywords:

Biofuels, Open systems, Cultivation systems, Algal biomass production, Bioreactor technology

Abstract

The premise that microalgae could be used to produce landscapes of biofuel, nutrition, and bioremediation is gaining popularity. The four main factors influential to microalgae growth are light, CO2, nutrients, and process conditions-including temperature and pH. Compared to other open systems such as ponds, control and efficiency in flat plate and tubular type photobioreactors are much higher. A photobioreactor needs to be developed to enhance the mass transport, and light penetration, and to reduce contamination. Every kind of photobioreactor has its advantages and limitations in using the airlift, bubble column, and stirred tank. Thus, the use of hybrid bioreactors makes it possible to eliminate individual limitations. This review discusses and analyzes the features of photobioreactor systems, their drawbacks, and the progress achieved in the field of microalgae production.

Int. J. Agril. Res. Innov. Tech. 14(2): 153-162, December 2024

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2025-02-02

How to Cite

Md Mirazul Islam, Hasibul Alam, Aishi Acharjee, & Md Salatul Islam Mozumder. (2025). Establishment of an effective photobioreactor for growing microalgae: A review. International Journal of Agricultural Research, Innovation and Technology, 14(2), 153–162. https://doi.org/10.3329/ijarit.v14i2.79511

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Vol. 14 No. 2 (2024)

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