Microalgae growth and nutrient recovery of Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii 11/32c cultivated in laboratory-controlled condition
In a climate change era, sustainability is an essential principle in natural resources management which involved controlling the environmental impact and socio-economics (Brennan and Owende, 2010). In general, environmental quality is declined due to human activities. A considerable amount of water used for agricultural, municipal, and industrial purposes will generate wastewater that contains pollutants, including […]
UNAIR plankton researcher says microalgae abundance as indicator of warming
UNAIR NEWS – Global warming has affected the life of organisms. One of the effects of global warming is its effect to the abundance and diversity of plankton and microalgae in the waters. Understanding the importance of microalgae’s role in waters, the Student Scientific Study (KAKEMA) of Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) […]
UNAIR Professor uses microalgae for renewable biodiesel development
UNAIR NEWS – Indonesia is a country rich in natural resources, especially oil. Oil is used for fuel both in industry and transportation. However, oil wealth in Indonesia began to decline from year to year. The government plans to allocate fossil fuel energy subsidies by reducing them and using renewable energy resources with a focus […]
Improving Biogas Quality with Microalgae
Along with population growth, regional development, and development year by year, the need for electricity and fuel nationally is getting bigger. Energy sources derived from fossil fuels will be depleted in the near future if it is not balanced with wise and economic use of energy. If there is no change in energy consumption patterns, […]
Best Condition for Scenedesmus sp. Growth in Wastewater Treatment
Microalgae has long been a widely commercialized. Microalgae are known for their role in generating energy such as biofuels and biodiesel. Microalgae also play a role in animal and fish food supplements. Besides having good nutritional value, microalgae are a natural source of pigments, antioxidants, and other bioactive compounds with functional properties. So do not be surprised if the metabolites or […]