Comprehensive Oilgae Report

A detailed report on all aspects of the algae fuel value chain, the Comprehensive Oilgae Report will be of immense help to those who are on the threshold of investing in algae biofuels. More ››

Algae-based Wastewater Treatment

Compiled by a diverse team of experts, with experience in scientific and industrial fields, the Comprehensive Report for Wastewater Treatment Using Algae is the first report that provides in-depth analysis and insights on this important field. It uses innumerable data and information from a wide variety of expert sources and market studies, and distills these inputs and data into intelligence and a roadmap that you can use. More ››

Comprehensive Guide for Algae-based Carbon Capture

A Comprehensive Guide for Entrepreneurs and Businesses Who Wish to get a Basic Understanding of the Business Opportunities and Industry Dynamics of the Algae-based CO2. More ››


Comprehensive Report on Attractive Algae Product Opportunities

This is for entrepreneurs and businesses who wish to get a basic understanding of the algae fuel business and industrThe report provides an overview of the wide range of non-fuel applications of algae – both current and future prospects. It will provide entrepreneurs with an idea of how to derive more benefits from their algal energy ventures. The report provides detailed case studies, success stories and factoids of companies that have been involved in the algae products venture. More ››

Comprehensive Castor Oil Report

There is no other comprehensive report available for castor oil anywhere in the world. This is the first of its kind, and currently, the only one. More ››

Bioplastics Market & Strategy Advisor

Bioplastics Market & Strategy Advisor, published by the Bioplastics Guide, is a unique guiding framework for businesses and entrepreneurs to chart a way forward provides a critical analysis of the status, opportunities & trends of the global bioplastics sector. More ››

Algae - Food and Feed

Edible Sea-weeds 

Hydrocolloids

Animal and Fish Feed

Algae-Useful Substances

Pigments

PUFAs

Vitamins

Anti-oxidants


Algae for Pollution Control

Other Novel Applications

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Algae Harvesting


Gathering algae consists of separating algae from the growing medium, drying, and processing it to obtain the desired product. Separating algae from its medium is known as harvesting. Harvesting methods depends primarily on the type of algae. The high water content of algae must be removed to enable harvesting. The most common harvesting processes  are flocculation, microscreening and centrifugation. These must be energy-efficient and relatively inexpensive so selecting easy-to harvest strains is important.

Macroalgae harvesting employs manpower whereas, microalgae can be harvested using microscreens, centrifugation, flocculation or by froth flotation.

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Latest Research

A highly efficient froth flotation procedure has been developed for harvesting algae from dilute suspensions by Gilbert et.al. Harvesting is carried out in a long column containing the feed solution which is aerated from below. A stable column of foam is produced and harvested from a side arm near the top of the column.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1057831/

A study suggest that suspended air flotation (SAF) could harvest algae with a lower air:solids (A/S) ratio, lower energy requirements, and higher loading rates compared to dissolved air flotation (DAF) ( P < 0.001). Identification of a more efficient algal harvesting system may benefit Wastewater Treatment plants by enabling cost effective means to reduce solids content of the final effluent. Furthermore, use of SAF to harvest commercially grown Chlorella and Scenedesmus may reduce manufacturing costs of algal-based products such as fuel, fertilizer, and fish food.

http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/wef/wer/2009/00000081/00000007/art00008

The dispersed air flotation (DiAF) process was utilized to separate algal cells (Chlorella sp.) from water. Two types of collector, cationic N-cetyl-N,N,N-trimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) and anionic sodium dodecylsulfate (SDS), were used. It was observed that 20% of cell removal was achieved in the presence of 40 mg/L of SDS, and ca. 86% of the cells were removed at 40 mg/L of CTAB. Upon the addition of 10 mg/L of chitosan, over 90% of the cells were removed when SDS (20 mg/L) was used as the collector. Air flow rate affected cell flotation slightly. Optimum pH values for cell flotation were from 4.0 to 5.0. Flotation efficiency decreased at high ionic strength. The electrostatic interaction between collector and cell surface plays a critical role in the separation processes.

http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~content=a713731663&db=all

Algae  Venture Systems Harvester - Harvesting, Dewatering & Drying (HDD) consists of two belts moving in opposing directions. Solution containing the desired solid is poured through a spout on to the top belt, which is moving from left to right on the schematic. Water passes through the belt, while the solid remains on top. A capillary belt moving in a countercurrent direction passes directly underneath the first belt. The capillary belt is wetted and helps draw the water through the top belt using liquid adhesion.

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