Abstract:Lipid accumulation in microalgae is a renewable resource
for the
synthesis of biodiesel. Two microalgae, Spirulina and S. dimorphus, were subjected
to the electrostatic conditions imposed by applying a dc voltage to
the algal growth mixtures under different light intensities without
inducing electrical currents. The electrostatic conditions increased
the growth rates of the microalgae well above those due to natural
photosynthesis. The enhanced growth was dependent on the magnitude
of the applied voltage and t… Show more
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