Mass culture of microalgae in aquaculture systems: Progress and constraints

Microalgae for biodiesel production and other applications: A review

“…This way one may succeed in obtaining a certain control over the composition of microalgae populations, even on a large scale. As stated by De Pauw et al [89], experience has repeatedly shown that properly managed algal cultures are quite resistant and that infections are often an indication of poor culture conditions. Under suitable climatic conditions and sufficient nutrients, microalgae can grow profusely.…”

“…For example, according to De Pauw et al [89] oysters fed by algae of the former type usually grow less.…”

“…Exceptions are for example Chlorella and Spirulina used in aquaculture [89]. A premature collapse may occur when up-scaling cultures of algae strains to larger volumes, in an artificially protected environment of semi-sterility, or other species better adapted to outdoor conditions can take-over.…”

Algal Biomass and Biodiesel Production

“…Examples are the massive development of green chlorococcalean algae, such as Synechocystis in freshwater, and also the development of Phaeodactylum in seawater that is undesirable for bivalve molluscs. [De Pauw et al, 1984].…”

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“…Although this process is conceptually simple, it does require considerable labour, equipment, materials, and space resources. Furthermore, it is also susceptible to unpredictable 'crashes' caused by protozoans, alga contamination, and/or other causes 10 . In addition, it is often difficult to operate batch culture systems for marine species at inland locations, or at locations without a reliable source of high quality seawater.…”