Open AccessChemical Fixation of CO2 in Coal Combustion Products and Recycling through Biosystems
Author(s) -
C Henry Copeland,
P.A. Pier,
Samantha Whitehead,
David Behel
Publication year - 2002
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/902822
Subject(s) - coal , combustion , algae , biomass (ecology) , coal combustion products , environmental science , fixation (population genetics) , population , principal (computer security) , waste management , process engineering , engineering , chemistry , computer science , ecology , biology , organic chemistry , demography , sociology , operating system
This Annual Technical Progress Report presents the principal results in enhanced growth of algae using coal combustion products as a catalyst to increase bicarbonate levels in solution. Optimal production of biomass depends on a number of factors. These factors include pH management, harvesting, and impact of auxiliary operations on the algae population. A number of experiments are presented which attempt to identify and characterize the impact of these factors