Microalgae flocculation and sedimentation by physico-chemical property exploitation

The purpose of this research was to characterise the physical properties of microalgae, as a function of growth and suspension conditions, to enable exploitation of these characteristics for improved separation whilst allowing for water recycle.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Dicks, Reay Gary
Other Authors: Harrison, STL
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2014
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10366
Description
Summary:The purpose of this research was to characterise the physical properties of microalgae, as a function of growth and suspension conditions, to enable exploitation of these characteristics for improved separation whilst allowing for water recycle.