Characterization of Chlorella vulgaris Cultivated with Different Medium Through FTIR and CHNS Analysis

Abstract

Cultivating microalgae on an industrial scale requires a significant amount of mineral fertiliser and the manufacture requires energy and fossil fuels, making it an unsustainable practice over time. On contrary, organic fertiliser is rich in nutrients that promote microalgae development. As part of this study, plant-based and animal-based compost are used to see how Chlorella vulgaris grows with a specific emphasis on the nutrient medium used. The goal of this study are to grow microalgae using nutrients from plant- and animal-based compost and to characterize microalgae using FTIR, CHNS and lipid extraction.