Laboratory microalgae cultivation system
Elevate your lab-scale microalgae production with a system designed for precise cultivation, ensuring optimal growth conditions and contamination-free results. Ideal for research or pilot projects aiming to enhance biomass yield.
Cultivates and Processes Microalgae for Various Applications
The LS6, LS28, LS4x28, and LS180 systems from Subitec are designed for microalgae cultivation using advanced Flat-Panel Airlift Photobioreactor technology. These systems stand out due to their precise control over growth conditions, including light, temperature, and CO2 levels, resulting in optimal microalgal biomass production for industries such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and carbon capture. Capable of handling volumes from 6 to 180 liters, each unit seamlessly integrates with laboratory and pre-scale operations, offering flexibility and scalability. The energy-efficient design minimizes footprint while maximizing photosynthetic surface area, and the hermetically sealed construction prevents contamination, ensuring high product quality. These systems are equipped with integrated LED lighting, automated control features, and comprehensive data storage, making them ideal for research institutions and biotech companies that require reliable and efficient microalgae cultivation solutions.
Benefits
- Enhances biomass yield through precise environmental control, ensuring high-quality end-products.
- Minimizes contamination risk with a sealed design, maintaining product integrity.
- Increases production flexibility and scalability, accommodating a range of output needs.
- Optimizes energy use with efficient light and mixing systems, lowering operational costs.
- Integrates easily into existing processes, streamlining workflow and reducing setup time.
- Applications
- Animal feed,Microalgae biomass production,Cosmetics,Carbon capture,Wastewater treatment,Food supplements,Pharmaceuticals
- End products
- Spirulina powder,Bioplastic materials,Algal biochar,Algal wastewater remediation agents,Algal fish feed,Astaxanthin capsules,Phycocyanin extract,Algal collagen,Biofertilizers,Algal beta carotene,Algal protein concentrate,Algal dha oil,Algal face cream,Omega-3 supplements,Algal animal feed,Co2 absorption products,Chlorella tablets,Microalgae-based skin serum
- Steps before
- Microalgae Culture Preparation,Inoculation,Seed Culture Development
- Steps after
- Microalgae Harvesting,Biomass Extraction,Product Formulation
- Input ingredients
- microalgae culture,carbon dioxide,light,nutrients
- Output ingredients
- microalgal biomass,oxygen
- Market info
- Subitec GmbH is known for its expertise in cultivating microalgae using its unique flat-panel airlift (FPA) photobioreactor technology, providing sustainable solutions for biofuel production, bioplastics, and high-value ingredients in various industries.
- Cultivation volume
- 6 litres
- Cultivation volume
- 28 litres
- Cultivation volume
- 112 litres
- Cultivation volume
- 180 litres
- Photosynthetic surface area
- 0.6 square metres
- Photosynthetic surface area
- 2.3 square metres
- Photosynthetic surface area
- 9.3 square metres
- Photosynthetic surface area
- 15 square metres
- LED dimmable range
- 80..800 µmol m-2 s-1
- LED dimmable range
- max. 800 µmol m-2 s-1
- LED dimmable range
- 160..800 µmol m-2 s-1
- LED dimmable range
- 160..800 µmol m-2 s-1
- Pressure regulator air
- 6 litres
- Pressure regulator air
- 28 litres
- Pressure regulator air
- 180 litres
- Integrated LED unit
- 4000 K / 230 V / 50 Hz / 320 W
- Integrated LED unit
- 500 W / 20-100 % 400-780 nm
- Integrated LED unit
- 2000 W / 20-100 % 400-780 nm
- Illuminated area
- 400 x 750 mm
- Illuminated area
- 900 x 1300 mm
- Illuminated area
- 1800 x 2500 mm
- Working mechanism
- Flat-Panel-Airlift-Photobioreactor
- Integrated steps
- Lab to industrial scale transition
- Aeration control
- Aeration membrane
- CO2 transfer improvement
- Airlift system
- Temperature control
- Integrated temperature probe
- PH control
- Integrated pH probe
- LED lighting
- Dimmable LED unit
- Contamination control
- Hermetically sealed design
- Automation level
- Data storage and touchscreen control
- Foam management
- Foam trap
- Scalability
- From 6 to 180 litres
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Machine footprint
- Compact
- Tank shape
- Flat-Panel
- Cultivation volume
- 6 litres / 28 litres / 112 litres / 180 litres
- Photosynthetic surface area
- 0.6 m² / 2.3 m² / 9.3 m² / 15 m²
- Discharge method
- Hermetically sealed system
- Control panel type
- Touchscreen
- Pressure regulator
- Air / CO2
- Control Panel Type
- Touchscreen
- Integrated LED Unit
- Dimmable 80..800 µmol m-2s-1
- Temperature Control
- Included
- Data Storage
- Integrated
- CO2 Supply System
- Per Flat-Panel-Airlift-Photobioreactor