RESUMO: O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o aumento da produção de óleos unicelulares por Aphanothece microscopica Nägeli utilizando água residuária de processamento de laticínios como meio de cultura. O estudo concentrou-se na (i) otimização da temperatura para produção de biomassa, (ii) aplicação de choque frio para induzir a biossíntese de lipídios e (iii) determinação do perfil de ácidos graxos sob diferentes condições. Os resultados indicam que a temperatura de 20°C foi a melhor condição em termos de parâmetros cinéticos, atingindo produtividades de biomassa de 160,25mg/L.h. Nesta condição também foi observado um teor lipídico de 12,65%, o que resultou em uma produtividade lipídica de 20,27mg/L.h. Além disso, o choque frio de 0°C foi o mais eficiente para aumentar o conteúdo lipídico intracelular, que atingiu 28,4% em peso seco. Os choques frios também mostraram influência na saturação da composição de ácidos graxos, em que os ácidos graxos saturados diminuíram, e os ácidos graxos monoinsaturados e poli-insaturados ampliaram com o aumento da aplicação de frio. Assim, o uso de choques frios indica ser uma condição chave para melhorar as perspectivas de produção eficiente de óleos unicelulares.

ABSTRACT: The aim of this research was to evaluate the enhanced single-cell oil production by cold shock in Aphanothece microscopica Nägeli using dairy processing wastewater as culture medium. The study focused on (i) temperature optimization for biomass production, (ii) cold shock application to induce lipids biosynthesis and (iii) determination of fatty acids profile under different conditions. Results indicated that temperature of 20°C was the best condition in terms of kinetics parameter, reaching biomass productivities of 160.25mg/L.h. Under these conditions, a lipid content of 12.65% was also observed, resulting in a lipid productivity of 20.27mg/L.h. Additionally, the 0°C cold shock was the most efficient in increasing intracellular lipid content, reaching 28.4% in dry weight. Cold shocks also showed influence on the saturation of fatty acid composition, where the saturated fatty acids decreased, and the monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids increased by increasing the cold application. Thus, the use of cold shocks indicates to be a key condition for improving the prospects of efficient single-cell oils production.

ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate third generation biodiesel production by microalgae Phormidium autumnale using cassava processing wastewater as a platform. Experiments were performed in a heterotrophic bubble column bioreactor. The study focused on the evaluation of the bioreactor (batch and fed-batch) of different operational modes and the analysis of biofuel quality. Results indicate that fed-batch cultivations improved system performance, elevating biomass and oil productions to 12.0 g L−1 and 1.19 g L−1, respectively. The composition of this oil is predominantly saturated (60 %) and monounsaturated (39 %), resulting in a biodiesel that complys with U.S., European and Brazilian standards. The technological route developed indicates potential for sustainable production of bulk oil and biodiesel, through the minimization of water and chemical demands required to support such a process.

O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar o biodiesel de 3 a geração produzido a partir do cultivo heterotrófico da microalga Phormidium sp., empregando amido de mandioca como fonte de carbono orgânico. Um planejamento experimental foi realizado para determinar as condições ótimas de temperatura e razão C/N. A partir da obtenção das melhores condições de cultivo desenvolveram-se cultivos em batelada e batelada alimentada em biorreator e avaliaram-se as características do biodiesel produzido. Os resultados indicaram que a temperatura de 30ºC e a razão C/N de 68 são as condições ideais do processo. As maiores produtividades em biomassa (50,41mgL-1h-1) e lipídica (7,49mgL-1h-1) foram obtidas no cultivo em batelada. Os ácidos graxos com maior representatividade foram os ácidos caproico (65,29%) e oleico (23,88%). As propriedades de combustão do biodiesel: conteúdo de ésteres (99,9%), número de cetano (54,88), índice de iodo (21,47gI2100g-1), grau de instauração (23,88%) e ponto de entupimento de filtro a frio (39,21ºC) se mostraram adequadas às principais normativas nacionais e internacionais

The aim of the study was to evaluate the third generation biodiesel produced from heterotrophic cultivation of the microalgae Phormidium sp. employing cassava starch as source of organic carbon. An experimental design was performed to determine the optimal conditions of temperature and C/N ratio. From the best growing conditions, was developed cultivations in batch and fed-batch in a bioreactor and evaluated the biodiesel quality. The results indicate that the temperature of 30ºC and the C/N ratio of 68 are the ideal conditions of the process. The highest biomass productivity (50.41mgL-1h-1) and lipid productivity (7.49mgL-1h-1) were obtained in batch cultivations. The fatty acids most representative were caproic acid (65.29%) and oleic acid (23.88%). The fuel properties of biodiesel: ester content of 99.9%, cetane number of 54.88, iodine value of 21.47gI100g-1, unsaturation degree of 23.88% and a cold filter plugging point of 39.21ºC, comply with the main international and national standards

Microalgal heterotrophic bioreactors are a potential technological development that can convert organic matter, nitrogen and phosphorus of wastewaters into a biomass suitable for energy production. The aim of this work was to evaluate the performance of microalgal heterotrophic bioreactors in the secondary treatment of cattle-slaughterhouse wastewater and the reuse of microalgal sludge for biodiesel production. The experiments were performed in a bubble column bioreactor using the microalgae Phormidium sp. Heterotrophic microalgal bioreactors removed 90 % of the chemical oxygen demand, 57 % of total nitrogen and 52 % of total phosphorus. Substantial microalgal sludge is produced in the process (substrate yield coefficient of 0.43 mg sludge mg chemical oxygen demand−¹), resulting in a biomass with high potential for producing biodiesel (ester content of more than 99 %, cetane number of 55, iodine value of 73.5 g iodine 100 g−¹, unsaturation degree of ~75 % and a cold filter plugging point of 5 ºC).

As elevadas concentrações de fósforo em águas residuárias industriais é uma das principais causas da eutrofização de corpos hídricos receptores, havendo em virtude disto, uma crescente preocupação com o gerenciamento das cargas de fósforo dos efluentes industriais. Além dos aspectos de contenção ambiental, é estrategicamente desejável que os processos de tratamento permitam a recuperação e o reúso deste elemento que é considerado de elevada demanda biológica. Neste sentido, esta revisão objetiva descrever e analisar criticamente o estado atual das tecnologias de gerenciamento de fósforo em águas residuais industriais, com ênfase no reúso do elemento. As tecnologias consideradas incluem abordagens químicas (precipitação química e adsorção), biológicas (sistemas bacterianos, uso macroalgas e microalgas) além de técnicas de fertirrigação.

High phosphorus concentrations in industrial wastewaters is one of the main causes of the eutrophication of water bodies, leading to a growing concern with the management of phosphorus loads from industrial wastewaters. In addition to the environmental aspects of containment, it is strategically desirable that the treatment processes enable the recovery and reuse of this element, which is considered to be of high biological demand. For these reasons, this review describes and critically analyzes the current state of phosphorus management technologies for industrial wastewaters, with emphasis on the reuse of the element. The technologies considered include chemical approaches (chemical precipitation and adsorption), biological (bacterial systems, microalgae and macroalgae) plus fertigation techniques.