• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제13권5호
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• pp.789-793
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• 2003

This study focused on the optimization of the illumination method for efficient use of light energies in a photobioreactor. In order to investigate the effect of radiator position, a model simulation study was carried out using Synechococcus sp. PCC 6301 and an internally radiating photobioreactor as a model system. The efficiency of light transfer in a photobioreactor was analyzed by estimating the average light intensity in a photobioreactor. The simulation result, indicate that there exists an optimal position of internal radiators, and that the optimal position varies with radiator number and cell concentration. When light radiators are placed at the optimal position, the average light intensity is about 30% higher than that obtained by placing radiators at the circumstance or center of a photobioreactor. The method presented in this work may be useful for improving light transfer efficiency in a photobioreactor.

• 한국정밀공학회지
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.140-153
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• 2011

The objective of this paper is to investigate into the design of photbioreactor for mass production of microalgae. Characteristics of previously developed photobioreactors were examined to obtain design factors, including light transfer, fluid dynamics and metabolic reactions, of the photobioreactor. Design technology of components related to the design factors, such as light sources, photobioreactor cases, spargers, mixer, etc., was discussed to improve the viability and the growth rate of microalgal and productivity of the photobioreactor. Finally a principle direction of the design for an airlift flat plane photobiorectors was investigated.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제21권10호
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• pp.1081-1087
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• 2011

An internally radiating photobioreactor was applied for the production of astaxanthin using the unicellular green alga Haematococcus pluvialis. The cellular morphology of H. pluvialis was significantly affected by the intensity of irradiance of the photobioreactor. Small green cells were widespread under lower light intensity, whereas big reddish cells were predominant under high light intensity. For these reasons, growth reflected by cell number or dry weight varied markedly with light conditions. Even under internal illumination of the photobioreactor, light penetration was significantly decreased as algal cells grew. Therefore, we employed a multistage process by gradually increasing the internal illuminations for astaxanthin production. Our results revealed that a multistage process might be essential to the successful operation of a photobioreactor for astaxnthin production using H. pluvialis.

• Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering:BBE
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• 제8권6호
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• pp.313-321
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• 2003

This review summarizes the recent advances in high-density algal cultures in the field of algal biotechnology. Photobioreactor engineering for economical and effective utilization of algae and its products has made impressive and promising progress. Bioprocess engineers have expedited the design and the operation of algal cultivation systems. Many of them in use today are open systems due to cost considerations, and closed photobioreactors have recently attracted a considerable attention for the production of valuable biochemicals or for special applications. For high-density cultures, the optimization of environmental factors in the photobioreactors have been explored, including light delivery, CO$_2$and O$_2$gas transfer, medium supply, mixing and temperature. It is expected that further advanced photobioreactor engineering will enable the commercialization of noble algal products within the next decade.

• 한국정밀공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정밀공학회 2012년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.941-942
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• 2012

• 한국정밀공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정밀공학회 2012년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.955-956
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• 2012

• 한국정밀공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정밀공학회 2012년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.957-958
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• 2012

• 한국정밀공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정밀공학회 2011년도 춘계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.1501-1502
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• 2011

• 한국정밀공학회지
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.133-139
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• 2011

We have performed optical design of light guide plates (LGPs) for a photobioreactor by using an illumination design tool. An LGP having light emitting diodes (LEDs) as a light source on the four sides was designed by optimizing the distribution of LGP patterns and design of another LGP, on top of which sunlight was focused by a Fresnel lens, was executed. Finally, a hybrid-solar-and-LED-lighting scheme was described. Detailed design process and optical performances of the designed LGPs are presented.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제55권1호
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• pp.80-85
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• 2017

최근 고부가가치 산물의 생산이 가능한 미세조류는 이산화탄소의 생물학적 전환 측면에서 많은 주목을 받고 있다. 그렇지만 미세조류 종 자체가 지닌 낮은 광합성 효율 및 생산성의 한계는 미세조류를 활용한 공정의 상업화를 막는 장애요인이다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 대표 미세조류 Chlamydomonas reinhardtii의 광독립영양 성장성 분석을 위한 미세액적 광생물반응기를 개발하였다. PDMS 기반의 미세유체 칩 내에 미세기둥을 배열하고 미세챔버의 높이를 조절하여 미세액적 내 이산화탄소의 전달속도를 증가시켰으며, 이는 세포 성장성과 형광 세기 변화를 통해 확인하였다. 마지막으로 미세액적 광생물반응기를 활용하여 다양한 이산화탄소 농도 및 광량 조건에서 C. reinhardtii의 광독립영양배양에서 성장성을 96 시간동안 관찰하고 분석하였다. 본 연구 결과를 통해 미세액적 광생물반응기는 성장성 및 유용물질 생산성이 우수한 미세조류 종을 빠르게 분석하고 쉽게 분리할 수 있는 효율적인 플랫폼임을 입증하였다.