1Environmental health Study Program, Health Science Faculty, Dian Nuswantoro University, Jl. Imam Bonjol 207, Semarang, Indonesia 50131, Indonesia
2Medical Record Study Program, Health Science Faculty, Dian Nuswantoro University;, Indonesia
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@article{JBES19974, author = {Mohammad Erlangga and Adian Khoironi and Oki Setiono}, title = {Utilization of Spirulina Sp. Microalgae for Oxygen Production}, journal = {Journal of Bioresources and Environmental Sciences}, volume = {5}, number = {2}, year = {2026}, keywords = {Climate Change; CO2 sequestration; Microalgae; Spirulina sp.}, abstract = { Global warming, largely driven by rising CO₂ levels, poses a serious environmental threat. Meanwhile, the decline of green spaces, especially in cities, reduces natural CO₂ absorption. In response to this issue, this true experimental research introduced an innovative approach called Smart Microalgae Reactor, which utilizes Spirulina Sp. as an alternative CO₂ absorber to produce oxygen. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of microalgae Spirulina Sp. in capturing CO₂ through three experimental setups: Reactor 1 (2000 mL Spirulina Sp. + 2 L/min CO₂), Reactor 2 (1500 mL + 2 L/min CO₂), and a Control (2000 mL, no CO₂). CO₂ was injected daily for 1 minute, and key parameters Dissolved Oxygen (DO), Optical Density (OD), and growth rate (μ) were measured over 13 days. The results showed Reactor 2 had the highest DO increase (12.6 mg/L, 63.64%) and fastest early growth (0.0904 day⁻¹), while Reactor 1 achieved the highest OD (1.550, 111.48%) but slower growth. The control performed weakest, confirming that added CO₂ boosts photosynthesis. The study proves that smart microalgae reactor is an effective, sustainable solution for urban CO₂ reduction, offering a viable alternative where traditional greenery is limited. }, issn = {2829-7741}, pages = {127--133} doi = {10.61435/jbes.2026.19974}, url = {https://jbes.cbiore.id/index.php/jbes/article/view/19974} }
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Global warming, largely driven by rising CO₂ levels, poses a serious environmental threat. Meanwhile, the decline of green spaces, especially in cities, reduces natural CO₂ absorption. In response to this issue, this true experimental research introduced an innovative approach called Smart Microalgae Reactor, which utilizes Spirulina Sp. as an alternative CO₂ absorber to produce oxygen. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of microalgae Spirulina Sp. in capturing CO₂ through three experimental setups: Reactor 1 (2000 mL Spirulina Sp.+ 2 L/min CO₂), Reactor 2 (1500 mL + 2 L/min CO₂), and a Control (2000 mL, no CO₂). CO₂ was injected daily for 1 minute, and key parameters Dissolved Oxygen (DO), Optical Density (OD), and growth rate (μ) were measured over 13 days. The results showed Reactor 2 had the highest DO increase (12.6 mg/L, 63.64%) and fastest early growth (0.0904 day⁻¹), while Reactor 1 achieved the highest OD (1.550, 111.48%) but slower growth. The control performed weakest, confirming that added CO₂ boosts photosynthesis. The study proves that smart microalgae reactor is an effective, sustainable solution for urban CO₂ reduction, offering a viable alternative where traditional greenery is limited.
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