Factors that influence the growth of microalgae as a source of renewable fuel
Reference Number
NE/G52441X/1
Title
Factors that influence the growth of microalgae as a source of renewable fuel
Status
Completed
Energy Categories
Renewable Energy Sources(Bio-Energy, Other bio-energy)
Research Types
Basic and strategic applied research
Science and Technology Fields
BIOLOGICAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES (Biological Sciences)
PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS (Chemistry)
PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS (Chemistry)
UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation
Not Cross-cutting
Principal Investigator
Prof J Dennis
Chemical Engineering
University of Cambridge
Chemical Engineering
University of Cambridge
Award Type
Standard
Funding Source
NERC
Start Date
01 October 2008
End Date
30 September 2012
Duration
47 months
Total Grant Value
£76,590
Industrial Sectors
Region
East of England
Programme
Other Investigator
Professor C Howe, Biochemistry, University of Cambridge
Dr SA Scott, Engineering, University of Cambridge
Dr SA Scott, Engineering, University of Cambridge
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Objectives
Abstract
To identify and probe the parameters that influence growth of high-density microalgal cultures in open-pond and photobioreactor systems, through a combination of biological studies, application of life-cycle analysis and modelling
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17/12/14
