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  • Glossary item | Last updated: 04 Jan 2021
Open ponds
Bioeconomy

Outdoor culturing system for microalgae growth. They are usually shallow systems that can be excavated and built up with walls of concrete. They can be unlined or lined with impermeable materials.

Alabi, A.O., Tampier, M. and Bibeau, E., 2009, Microalgae technologies & processes for biofuels/bioenergy production in British Columbia: Current Technologies, Suitability & Barriers to Implementation, Seed Science Ltd.

Source category: Scientific & Technical Literature