You are at: Oilgae Blog.

Came across an interesting tidbit here about a membrane harvesting experiment for microalgae in 1978

“Professor Harry Gregor at Columbia University was funded for 2 years to develop membrane systems for cross-flow filtration harvesting of microalgae. However, the membranes available at the time, the pressure drops required, and the fouling problems encountered made this approach impractical.”

Wonder if any one know of any similar experiments going on now? Given than harvesting presents a serious cost bottleneck for microalgae, could research on something like be reopened?

By the way, have you subscribed to the Oilgae Blog?; How about joining the Oilgae mailing list?; and our forum to discuss on with others?

Share this article

Related posts:

• Algae Cell Growth, Modification & Harvesting – A 1984 Patent
• Algae Cultivation, Harvesting Cost Figures from Algae World 2008 Conference
• University of New Haven Researchers Try Algae Fuel – Prof Carmella Cuomo
• Algal Cell Harvesting – 1982 Patent
• Method for Harvesting Algae – 1986 Patent
• Hydrogen production by microalgae
• Microalgae: Biotechnology and Microbiology By E. W. Becker – Book Review
• Drum Filter for Algae Harvesting – Filtration Using Rotary Drum Filters
• Will Feeding Organic Waste to Algae Increase Oil Yield? asks University of Virginia Prof Lisa Colosi
• Sheel White Paper – Harvesting Energy from Algae