Real-time monitoring of algal lipid content will enable increased productivity of algal biofuel feedstocks. We present characterization of algae via flow cytometry and 1H NMR for calibration of dielectric measurements (Fig. 1). Dielectric spectroscopy is well-suited to automated industrial monitoring and can detect algal lipid accumulation. Flow cytometry provides information on the distribution of lipid content within algae populations, whereas 1H NMR provides direct, rapid quantification of lipids in living cell suspensions without the need for cellular disruption and lipid extraction.

Multiplex measurement of algal lipid content via dielectric spectroscopy, flow cytometry, and <sup>1</sup>H NMR

247th National Meeting (2014)

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Multiplex measurement of algal lipid content via dielectric spectroscopy, flow cytometry, and 1H NMR

Multiplex measurement of algal lipid content via dielectric spectroscopy, flow cytometry, and ¹H NMR