Optimization of flocculation conditions for Botryococcus braunii using response surface methodology

Journal of Applied Phycology

Volumn 25, Issue 3, 2013, Pages 875-882

  Kim, Dong Geol ^a   Oh, Hee Mock ^a   Park, Yong Ha ^b   Kim, Hee Sik ^a   Lee, Hyung Gwan ^a   Ahn, Chi Yong ^a  

^a Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB)   (South Korea)

^b Yeungnam University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Biodiesel; Botryococcus braunii; Flocculation; Harvest; Response surface methodology

Indexed keywords

BOTRYOCOCCUS BRAUNII;

EID: 84877636659     PISSN: 09218971     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10811-012-9948-4     Document Type: Article

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