Optimizing the Future of Food: Modeling Microalgae Cultivation for Next Generation Bioproducts
Authors/Creators
- 1. Professorship Automatic Control & System Dynamics, Chemnitz University of Technology
- 2. biotopa gGmbH Center for Applied Aquaculture & Bioeconomy
- 3. Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology, Department of Bioresources
Description
Microalgae are a source for a wide range of industrially relevant products, such as carotenoids, polysaccharides, vitamins, starch and lipids including omega-3 fatty acid. The production of microalgal biomass on a commercial scale remains a significant challenge due to its complex nature and biological kinetics, highlighting the need for novel and integrated approaches to process optimization and cultivation efficiency.
The objective of this work is to develop a comprehensive modeling framework to support an effective microalgae scale-up process, through process variables parameterization.