Open AccessMulti-function biosystem based on Arthrospira Platensis for space applications
Author(s) -
Gabriela Soreanu,
Igor Creţescu,
Mariana Diaconu,
Maria Ignat,
Valeria Harabagiu,
Corneliu Cojocaru,
Petrişor Samoilă
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
proceedings book
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2457-8371
pISSN - 1843-5831
DOI - 10.21698/simi.2019.fp10
Subject(s) - arthrospira , spirulina (dietary supplement) , environmental science , function (biology) , biochemical engineering , cyanobacteria , computer science , biology , engineering , ecology , genetics , evolutionary biology , bacteria , raw material
This study presents an introduction in air revitalisation practice by using a microalgae-based biosystem. Although the study is developed in the light of space applications, it opens new horizons for implementing such systems for terrestrial applications as well, where biotechnologies for addressing climate change and other issues associated with air pollution is in high demand. The experiments have been performed at laboratory-scale by using Arthrospira (spirulina) platensis as microalgae model. Influence of culture and illumination conditions, as well initial gas composition and other factors/techniques such culture filtration on the biosystem performance were investigated and the relevant results are presented and discussed. Based on the actual findings, future research needs are addressed.