@ARTICLE{Gel_Eva_2020,
author = "Gelves, German",
title = "Evaluating Cost-Effective Culture Media for Nutraceutics Production from Microalgae Using Computer-Aided Large Scale Predictions",
abstract = "The purpose of this research consist of microalgae biomass productivity prediction
in a large scale plant from Chlorella vulgaris using SuperPro Designer software. Two culture
media were evaluated to identify their potential use in large-scale processes: (a) the Bold Basal
medium enriched with sodium acetate and (b) a growth medium for high cell density cultures
proposed from references. Results found in this research suggest that simulated plant should
reach a capacity to generate 1.4 kg/h of biomass at a cost of 1.44 USD/g using Bold Basal
medium. In contrast, a productivity of 28 kg/h at a cost of 0.14 USD/g was found using a
medium proliferation of highly dense microalgae cultures. These findings suggest that Bold
Basal medium could negatively impact operating costs, limiting its use in large-scale processes
regarding nutraceutics production. Results found here demonstrate the potential usage of
simulators for estimating costs and production which allows predicting the bioprocess
feasibility.",
year = 2020,
publisher = "Journal of Physics: Conference Series",
url = "https://repositorio.ufps.edu.co/handle/ufps/335",
}