Dewatering of microalgae from dilute suspensions for biofuels production: A single stage approach

This thesis reports a proof of concept for the high throughput and cost effective harvesting of microalgae, suitable for the sustainable production of microalgae-based biofuels as a renewable form of energy. The research demonstrated the technical feasibility; environmental benefits through climate change mitigation; and accruable economic viability that could be realised through adapting the wet-end of a paper making machine for harvesting microalgae. These findings will facilitate the commercial development of the microalgae-based biofuels industry