Characterization of growth and lipid production by Chlorella sp. PCH90, a microalga native to Quebec.
Bioresour Technol
; 156: 20-8, 2014 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-24472701
Microalgae are being investigated as potential candidates for biodiesel production since they can be grown without competition with food production, have an inherently fast growth rate, and can have a high lipid content under different nutrient limiting conditions. However, large scale production will best be carried out with indigenous strains, well adapted to local conditions. This study reports on the characterization of the novel microalga Chlorella sp. PCH90, isolated in Quebec. Its molecular phylogeny was established and lipid production studies as a function of the initial concentrations of nitrate, phosphate, and sodium chloride were carried out using response surface methodology. Under the appropriate conditions this microalga could produce up to 36% lipid and grew well in both synthetic medium and secondary effluent from a wastewater treatment plant at both 22 and 10°C. Thus, this strain is promising for further development as a potential biofuels producer under local climatic conditions.
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Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Chlorella
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Microalgas
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Lípidos
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Bioresour Technol
Asunto de la revista:
ENGENHARIA BIOMEDICA
Año:
2014
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Canadá
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido