Microfluidic Microalgae System: A Review |
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| Authors: | Anand Baby Alias Shubhanvit Mishra Gaurav Pendharkar Chi-Shuo Chen Cheng-Hsien Liu Yi-Ju Liu Da-Jeng Yao |
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| Affiliation: | 1.Institute of NanoEngineering and MicroSystems, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan; (A.B.A.); (S.M.); (C.-H.L.);2.Department of Power Mechanical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan;3.Department of Biomedical Engineering and Environmental Sciences, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan;4.Food Industry Research and Development Institute, Hsinchu 300193, Taiwan; |
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| Abstract: | Microalgae that have recently captivated interest worldwide are a great source of renewable, sustainable and economical biofuels. The extensive potential application in the renewable energy, biopharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries have made them necessary resources for green energy. Microalgae can substitute liquid fossil fuels based on cost, renewability and environmental concern. Microfluidic-based systems outperform their competitors by executing many functions, such as sorting and analysing small volumes of samples (nanolitre to picolitre) with better sensitivities. In this review, we consider the developing uses of microfluidic technology on microalgal processes such as cell sorting, cultivation, harvesting and applications in biofuels and biosensing. |
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| Keywords: | microalgae microfluidic photobioreactor |
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