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Optimization of light and temperature for growing Chlorella sp. using response surface methodology

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The simultaneous effect of temperature and photon flux density on microalga Chlorella sp. growth was analysed by response surface methodology of two consecutive full factorial designs. Maximum specific growth rate was 0.128 h-1 at 35°C and 2400 μmol photon m-2s-1. A photoinhibition effect was observed at high photon flux densities with temperatures far below the optimum. Temperature was the main factor affecting specific growth rate.

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  1. Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Facultad de Ciencias Experimentales, Universidad de Almería, E-04071, Almería, Spain

    J. L. García Sánchez, J. A. Sánchez Pérez, F. García Camacho, J. M. Fernández Sevilla & E. Molina Grima

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García Sánchez, J.L., Sánchez Pérez, J.A., García Camacho, F. et al. Optimization of light and temperature for growing Chlorella sp. using response surface methodology. Biotechnol Tech 10, 329–334 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00173248

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