Utilization of CO2 captured from the coal-fired flue gas for growing Spirulina Platensis SP4

Abstract

The paper presents the results concerning the utilization of CO₂ captured from the coal-fired flue gas for growing the Spirulina platensis SP4 in laboratory condition. Several research results on the conversion of CO₃^2- and HCO₃^- in algal suspension and CO₂ intake efficiency by the alga were presented. The growth and biomass quality of Spirulina platensis SP4 using CO₂ from fired-coal flue gas were equivalent to that ofthe alga grown in the pure CO₂ experimental lot.