1. Microalgae as the Third Generation Biofuel
... microalgae. Macroalgae are multi-cellular organisms that often grow in ponds. Microalgae are single-celled and smaller types with strong photosynthesis capacity. They essentially use sun light, water and carbon dioxide from the air to make sugar and oxygen through photosynthesis for growth (Wen 2009). They grow quickly and can double in biomass size in 3.5 hours at ... nutrients, such as nitrogen, inorganic salts and phosphorus, are provided to enhance growth during the day (Grobbelaar 2004). Mixing the algal materials continuously prevents them from settling. Carbon dioxide is usually sa...
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