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Photobioreactors

  • Glossary item | Last updated: 04 Jan 2021

Refer to enclosed systems for photosynthetic production of microalgae. PBRs can be located indoor utilizing light collection systems or outdoor using sunlight as the light source. A wide variety of PBRs have been designed, ranging from tubular and cylindrical systems, helical systems, flat sided systems to flexible tubing coiled around a cylindrical framework.

Alabi, A.O., Tampier, M. and Bibeau, E., 2009, Microalgae technologies & processes for biofuels/bioenergy production in British Columbia: Current Technologies, Suitability & Barriers to Implementation, Seed Science Ltd.

Source category: Scientific & Technical Literature

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