Large-Scale Production of Algal Biomass: Photobioreactors

International audiencePhotobioreactors have been used extensively for the cultivation of microalgae for a variety of applications from biofuels to high value products. The ability to cultivate monocultures of algae with high biomass yields and significantly smaller footprints has made photobioreactors a very attractive technology for specific applications. This chapter deals with photobioreactor design, application, efficiencies, and factors affecting their performance