Novel approaches using membrane technology for efficient microalgae harvesting KU Leuven
The aim of this project is to combine flocculation with membrane filtration for harvesting microalgae. Flocculation in itself is insufficient as a harvesting method and depends on a physical method to separate the microalgae from the culture medium. While sedimentation, centrifugation or flotation can be used in combination with flocculation, the removal of the biomass is rarely 100% effective. When membrane filtration is used, complete ...