Title of article
Effect of Different Light Wavelength on the Growth of Marine Microalgae
Author/Authors
Teoa, Chee Loong Universiti Teknologi Malaysia - Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Malaysia , Idris, Ani Universiti Teknologi Malaysia - Faculty of Chemical and Natural Resources Engineering, Malaysia , Wahidin, Suzana Univerisiti Kuala Lumpur - Institute of Chemical and Bioengineering Technology, Malaysia , Lai, Long Wee Universiti Selangor - Fakuti Sains dan Bioteknologi, Malaysia
From page
97
To page
100
Abstract
Tetraselmis sp. and Nannochloropsis sp. are common marine microalgae used as substrates for production of biodiesel which is the third generation alternative energy. Recently, wavelength of light is believed to influence the growth of marine microalgae. In this investigation, two different types of light wavelength; red and blue which can influence the production of microalgae were investigated. The marine microalgae growths were observed in terms of biomass which was then measured using the UV-vis spectrophotometer. The results showed that both Tetraselmis sp. and Nannochloropsis sp. grow better in the blue light compared to the red light indicated by the higher absorbance readings.
Keywords
Tetraselmis sp. , Nannochloropsis sp. , light wavelength , biomass
Journal title
Jurnal Teknologi :F
Journal title
Jurnal Teknologi :F
Record number
2716396
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