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Enhancing Algal Growth by Stimulation with LED Lighting and Ultrasound
Joint Authors
Hsia, Shao-Yi
Yang, Shiuh-Kuang
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-07-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Algae are not only rich in natural nutrients, but are also a high-priced health food.
An important constituent called “growth factor” is extracted from algae and used as an ingredient in medical drugs, foods, cosmetics, and other products.
Its enormous potential market should not be taken lightly.
Algae are mostly found near coastal areas and their habitats are limited by a number of natural factors, leading to large labor and financial expenditures to harvest.
This report describes our study of indoor algae production using LED lights and ultrasound and manipulating other growth factors at different temperatures.
Ultrasound treatment at the alga’s natural resonant frequency was varied to determine optimal algal growth using the Taguchi method to plan and to analyze the experiments.
The results were very satisfying, showing an 8.23% increase in the growth rate by the fifth day due to ultrasound treatment and an amazing 27.01% growth rate due to biomechanical stimulation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hsia, Shao-Yi& Yang, Shiuh-Kuang. 2015. Enhancing Algal Growth by Stimulation with LED Lighting and Ultrasound. Journal of Nanomaterials،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1069099
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hsia, Shao-Yi& Yang, Shiuh-Kuang. Enhancing Algal Growth by Stimulation with LED Lighting and Ultrasound. Journal of Nanomaterials No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1069099
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hsia, Shao-Yi& Yang, Shiuh-Kuang. Enhancing Algal Growth by Stimulation with LED Lighting and Ultrasound. Journal of Nanomaterials. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1069099
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1069099