TOC- determination in algal biomass – suspension method

Introduction

The excessive global CO₂ emissions from the burning of fossil fuels (for instance in power plants) causes the search for climate-friendly uses of carbon dioxide. One of the approaches for environmentally sound recycling is to convert the emitted CO₂ into biomass using photobioreactors. The CO₂ gas is introduced into the photobioreactor in order to be used for the growth of algae. The biomass, or algae, can be used in many different application areas: in the cosmetics industry, the construction industry, and the food segment, in agriculture as fertilizer or for energy utilization.

January 15, 2013 GMT