Lipid composition in microalgal community under laboratory and outdoor conditions

Ramachandra, TV and Sajina, K and Supriya, G (2011) Lipid composition in microalgal community under laboratory and outdoor conditions. In: Indian Journal of Science and Technology, 4 (11). pp. 1488-1494.

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Abstract

Microalgae are the most sought after sources for biofuel production due to their capacity to utilize carbon and synthesize it into high density liquid. Current energy crisis have put microalgae under scanner for economical production of biodiesel. Modifications like physiological stress and genetic variation is done to increase the lipid yield of the microalgae. A study was conducted using a microalgal consortium for a period of 15 days to evaluate the feasibility of algal biomass from laboratory as well as outdoor culture conditions. Native algal strains were isolated from a tropical freshwater lake. Preliminary growth studies indicated the relationship between the nitrates and phosphates to the community structure through the days. The lipid profile done using Gas chromatography – Mass spectrometry, revealed the profile of the algal community. Resource competition led to isolation of algae, aided in the lipid profile of a single alga. However, further studies on the application of the mixed population are required to make this consortium approach economically viable for producing algae biofuels.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	Indian Journal of Science and Technology
Publisher:	Indian Society for Education and Environment
Additional Information:	Copyright of this article belongs to Indian Society for Education and Environment.
Department/Centre:	Division of Biological Sciences > Centre for Ecological Sciences
Date Deposited:	09 Feb 2012 10:27
Last Modified:	09 Feb 2012 10:27
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/42806

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