Mathematical modeling of light energy flux balance in flat panel photobioreactor for Botryococcus braunii growth, CO 2 biofixation and lipid production under varying light regimes

Light is the most significant parameter for microalgal growth and light distribution inside the flat panel photobioreactor is critical to assess the photosynthetic productivity of Botryococcus braunii. In algal photobioreactors, self shading of the microalgal cells reduces the effective light penetration. The local light intensity inside the photobioreactor is essential for efficient designs. In this study B. braunii was grown in flat panel...