Influence of Nutrient Manipulation on Growth and Biochemical Constituent in Anabaena variabilis and Nostoc muscorum to Enhance Biodiesel Production

Shimaa M. El Shafay, Ahmed Gaber, Walaa F. Alsanie and Mostafa E. Elshobary
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Shimaa M. El Shafay: Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt
Ahmed Gaber: Department of Biology, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
Walaa F. Alsanie: Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
Mostafa E. Elshobary: Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt

Sustainability, 2021, vol. 13, issue 16, 1-17

Abstract: The present study aims to improve biomass and biochemical constituents, especially lipid production of Anabaena variabilis and Nostoc muscorum by formulating an optimal growth condition using various concentrations of nutrients (NO 3 − , PO 4 3− and CO 3 2− ) for biodiesel production. The supplementation of the three nutrients by +50% showed the maximum dry weight and biomass productivity, while the macromolecule contents were varied. The depletion of N-NO 3 − by 50% N-NO 3 − showed the maximum lipid yield (146.67 mg L −1 ) in A. variabilis and the maximum carbohydrate contents (285.33 mg L −1 ) in N. muscorum with an increase of 35% and 30% over control of the synthetic medium, respectively. However, variation in P-PO 4 3− and C-CO 3 2− showed insignificant improving results for all biochemical compositions in both cyanobacteria. A. variabilis was the superior species for lipid and protein accumulation; however, N. muscorum showed the maximum carbohydrate content. Accordingly, A. variabilis was selected for biodiesel production. In A. variabilis , −50% N-NO 3 − resulted in 35% higher lipid productivity compared to the control. Furthermore, the fatty acid profile and biodiesel quality-related parameters have improved under this condition. This study has revealed the strategies to improve A. variabilis lipid productivity for biodiesel production for small-scale in vitro application in terms of fuel quality under low nitrate levels.

Keywords: biodiesel; biomass productivity; cyanobacteria; lipid productivity; nutrient manipulation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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