Abstract: A method for the cultivation of microorganisms, especially phototrophic microorganisms in a bioreactor or photobioreactor, wherein bicarbonate ions and carbonate ions or a cation surplus concentration in the culture medium is added. A tubular bioreactor and photobioreactor is disclosed for carrying out the method.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 10, 2012
Date of Patent:
July 5, 2016
Assignees:
LGem B.V., Georg Fischer Piping Systems Ltd.
Inventors:
Stephan Schuessler, Eugene J. A. Roebroeck, Sander H. E. Hazewinkel, Obbo J. H. Hazewinkel