| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4997091 | Bioresource Technology | 2017 | 22 Pages |
Abstract
In this study, an efficient electro-flocculation process for Dunaliella salina with energy production by aluminum-air battery has been successfully applied. The formed aluminum hydroxide hydrates during discharging of battery were positively charged, which have a great potential for microalgae flocculation. The precipitation of aluminum hydroxide hydrates by algae also could improve the performance of aluminum-air battery. The harvesting efficiency could reach 97% in 20Â mins with energy production of 0.11Â kWh/kg. This discharging electro-flocculation (DEF) technology provides a new energy producing process to effectively harvest microalgae.
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Authors
Qing Liu, Meng Zhang, Tao Lv, Hongjun Chen, Anthony Okonkwo Chika, Changli Xiang, Minxue Guo, Minghui Wu, Jianjun Li, Lishan Jia,