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Potential of an Automated- and Image-Based Cell Counter to Accelerate Microalgal Research and Applications

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  • Toshiyuki Takahashi

    (Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, National Institute of Technology (KOSEN), Miyakonojo College, Miyakonojo, Miyazaki 885-8567, Japan)

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Efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have resulted in enhancement of the position of microalgae in feedstocks for food, feed, healthcare, and biofuels. However, stabile microalgal biorefineries require a sustainable and reliable management system of microalgae, which are sensitive to environmental changes. To expand microalgal applicability, assessment and maintenance of microalgal quality are crucial. Compared with conventional methods, including hemocytometry and turbidity, an automated- and image-based cell counter contributes to the establishment of routine management of microalgae with reduced work burden. This review presents the principle of an automated cell counter and highlights the functional capacities of the device for microalgal management. The method utilizing fluorescence function to evaluate the chlorophyll integrity of microalgae may lay the groundwork for making a large variety of microalgal biorefineries, creating an important step toward achieving SDGs.

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  • Toshiyuki Takahashi, 2020. "Potential of an Automated- and Image-Based Cell Counter to Accelerate Microalgal Research and Applications," Energies, MDPI, vol. 13(22), pages 1-11, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:13:y:2020:i:22:p:6019-:d:446892
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