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  • Biotechnology
  • Algal Physiology
  • Photochemistry

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  • Microalgal cultivation is crucial for biofuels and bioproducts.
  • Suspended growth systems face limitations in light utilization and productivity.
  • Biofilm-based systems, like Rotating Algal Biofilm (RAB), offer enhanced light management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of light-dark (L/D) cycles on microalgal biofilm photophysiology.
  • To develop and validate a predictive model for RAB systems under varying light regimes.
  • To identify optimal L/D strategies for enhanced photosynthetic efficiency and biomass productivity.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a photosynthesis model based on Han's framework, including respiration dynamics.
  • Integration of respiration variations during intermittent illumination.
  • Experimental validation and calibration of the model using empirical data.

Main Results:

  • Optimized L/D cycles significantly enhance photosynthetic efficiency by mitigating photoinhibition.
  • High light frequencies and increased light fractions improve microalgal growth rates.
  • The model accurately predicts biofilm behavior under diverse fluctuating light conditions.

Conclusions:

  • Fluctuating light regimes, particularly optimized L/D cycles, are key to efficient microalgal biofilm cultivation.
  • The developed model serves as a valuable tool for optimizing RAB reactor design and operation.
  • This research advances the understanding and application of algal biofilm photophysiology for scalable cultivation.