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Algae Research for Filtration and Energy Capabilities

The purpose of this research project was to experiment with both freshwater and saltwater algae to see their viability for filtration and energy capabilities. Freshwater algae have demonstrated practical use in cleaning wastewater at treatment facilities, making them a potential potable water source while utilizing the nutrient-dense water for biomass growth. The saltwater algae, Tetraselmis Chui, used in this project have shown increased growth when exposed to maximum light intensity (217 lumens) and normal oceanic salinity (34 ppt) compared to lower values. Tetraselmis Chui demonstrated better filtration capabilities compared to the freshwater Chlorella since it removed a higher concentration of nutrients from the growth medium. The Chlorella algae appeared to die from a parasitic organism, while the Tetraselmis Chui grew to 40x its initial concentration.

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