Method and system for the culture of microalgae
US9738869B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 28, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N1/02
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Described is a method for the culture of microalgae, comprising: providing a consortium of at least two living species of microalgae; culturing under illumination the consortium in a controllable bioreactor and under non-sterile aqueous culture conditions; and controlling the culture conditions for affecting at least one of the following output: (i) flocculation and/or settling of said consortium of microalgae; and (ii) adhesion of the microalgae to surfaces of the bioreactor; wherein said culture conditions are controlled to promote (i) and/or to minimize (ii), without adversely affecting growth of the consortium of microalgae. It is also possible to control the culture conditions for affecting iii) the protein, carbohydrate, and/or fat content of the said microalgae consortium. A system for carrying out the method is also described.
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