A scheduling and planning algorithm for microalgal cultivation and harvesting for biofuel production

• Main Authors: San Juan, Jayne Lois G., Mayol, A. P., Sybingco, Edwin, Ubando, Aristotle T., Culaba, Alvin B., Chen, W. H., Chang, J. S.
• Format: text
• Published: Animo Repository 2020
• Subjects: Microalgae—Cultures and culture media; Biomass energy; Industrial Engineering; Operations Research, Systems Engineering and Industrial Engineering
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/faculty_research/2268; https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/context/faculty_research/article/3267/type/native/viewcontent
• Institution: De La Salle University

Microalgae is highlighted as the most feasible bioenergy feedstock because it can produce high amounts of lipids, carbohydrates, and hydrogen, which are necessary compounds for the production of various biofuels, while only requiring minimal water and land due to high photosynthetic efficiency. Howe...