dc.contributor.author | Ji, Yuchen | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2017-09-01T14:38:26Z | |
dc.date.available | 2017-09-01T14:38:26Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2017-09-01T14:38:26Z | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10222/73256 | |
dc.description | This study aims to assess the viability of using minkery wastewaters for microalgae and cyanobacteria cultivation, identify the effect of different cultivation techniques on microalgae and cyanobacteria cultivation, quantity remediation efficiencies of wastewater treatment using microalgae and cyanobacteria, and evaluate the effectiveness of four different conventional methods (dry weight, optical density, cell count, and chlorophyll a) for microalgae and cyanobacteria biomass estimation. | en_US |
dc.description.abstract | In Nova Scotia, the mink industry has become an essential component to the economic vitality of the agricultural sector. With emerging regulations from the Fur Industry Act of 2010, mink producers are required to identify means to reduce pollutants in effluent waters. Employing microalgae or cyanobacteria could serve a double purpose to generate high-value biomass while assisting in the remediation of wastewater. This study aims to investigate the potential of integrating minkery wastewater into microalgae and cyanobacteria production. Two strains, Chlorella vulgaris and Anabaena sp. were selected due to their prevalence. Based on the findings, this study proved the potential of utilizing minkery wastewater as an alternative medium for microalgae cultivation. The growth characteristics of Chlorella vulgaris in minkery wastewater were significantly better than those in modified Bold’s basal medium. Although cyanobacteria cultivation in minkery wastewater remains a challenge, continued research may make minkery wastewater more competitive with other mediums. | en_US |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.subject | Microalgae | en_US |
dc.subject | Cyanobacteria | en_US |
dc.subject | Mink | en_US |
dc.subject | Wastewater | en_US |
dc.title | Minkery wastewater integrated into microalgae and cyanobacteria production | en_US |
dc.type | Thesis | en_US |
dc.date.defence | 2017-08-03 | |
dc.contributor.department | Faculty of Agriculture | en_US |
dc.contributor.degree | Master of Science | en_US |
dc.contributor.external-examiner | n/a | en_US |
dc.contributor.graduate-coordinator | Dr. Haibo Niu | en_US |
dc.contributor.thesis-reader | Craig MacEachern | en_US |
dc.contributor.thesis-reader | Yu Liu | en_US |
dc.contributor.thesis-supervisor | Dr. Peter Havard | en_US |
dc.contributor.thesis-supervisor | Dr. Ilhami Yildiz | en_US |
dc.contributor.ethics-approval | Not Applicable | en_US |
dc.contributor.manuscripts | Not Applicable | en_US |
dc.contributor.copyright-release | Not Applicable | en_US |