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Table 3 Microalgae biomass properties after the different drying techniques

From: Evidence of the drying technique’s impact on the biomass quality of Tetraselmis subcordiformis (Chlorophyceae)

 

N % dry weight basis

TOC % dry weight basis

H % dry weight basis

Freeze drying

4.62 ± 0.04

35.18 ± 0.06

6.21 ± 0.06

Sun drying

5.06 ± 0.03

32.93 ± 0.5

5.97 ± 0.06

Air drying

5.06 ± 0.12

32.84 ± 0.15

6.12 ± 0.06

Microwaves drying

4.48 ± 0.01

30.70 ± 0.033

5.14 ± 0.08

Oven drying

5.36 ± 0.1

34.04 ± 0.15

5.85 ± 0.14

  1. N, nitrogen, H, hydrogen, TOC, total organic carbon
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