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Microalgal Immobilization Methods

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Immobilization of Enzymes and Cells

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Abstract

In this review, methods for the most common microalgal immobilization procedures are gathered and described. Passive (due to natural adherence of cells to surfaces) and active immobilization methods should be distinguished. Among active immobilization methods, calcium alginate entrapment is the most widely used method if living cells are intended to be immobilized, due to the chemical, optical, and mechanical characteristics of this substance. Immobilization in synthetic foams, immobilization in agar and carrageenan as well as immobilization in silica-based matrix or filters are also discussed and described. Finally, some considerations on the use of flocculation for microalgae are mentioned.

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Moreno-Garrido, I. (2013). Microalgal Immobilization Methods. In: Guisan, J. (eds) Immobilization of Enzymes and Cells. Methods in Molecular Biology, vol 1051. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-62703-550-7_22

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