Microalgae Biomass Harvesting Using Chitosan Flocculant: Optimization of Operating Parameters by Response Surface Methodology

Bioflocculants can be used for cost-effective harvesting of microalgae biomass on an industrial scale. This study investigates the flocculation-based harvesting approach to recovering <i>Chlorella vulgaris</i> microalgae biomass using chitosan biopolymer. Response surface methodology (RS...

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Main Authors: Harun Elcik, Dogan Karadag, Ayse Irem Kara, Mehmet Cakmakci
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Separations
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2297-8739/10/9/507