1L Glass Photo Bioreactor

1L Glass Photobioreactor for Laboratory Research

Bailun’s 1L Glass Photobioreactor is designed for laboratory-scale algae cultivation, photosynthetic microorganism research, and photobioprocess development. Featuring a compact borosilicate glass vessel, programmable LED illumination system, and precise environmental control, this photobioreactor provides stable and reproducible cultivation conditions for microalgae, cyanobacteria, plant cells, and other photosynthetic organisms.

The 1L glass photobioreactor is ideal for biotechnology laboratories, universities, algae research institutes, environmental research projects, and early-stage photobioprocess studies.

Applications of 1L Glass Photobioreactor

The 1L laboratory photobioreactor is suitable for a wide range of research applications, including:

• Microalgae Cultivation

• Cyanobacteria Research

• Photosynthetic Cell Culture

• Biofuel Research

• CO₂ Fixation Studies

• Plant Cell Culture

• Nutraceutical Research

• Pigment Production Research

• Wastewater Treatment Studies

• Laboratory Photobioprocess Development

The compact design makes it ideal for early-stage screening and process optimization studies.

Advantages of Glass Photobioreactor Technology

Excellent Light Transmission

The borosilicate glass vessel provides excellent transparency for efficient light penetration and photosynthesis.

Benefits include:

• Uniform light distribution

• Enhanced photosynthetic efficiency

• Improved biomass productivity

• Stable culture growth conditions

The transparent vessel also allows direct visual observation during cultivation.

Advanced LED Illumination System

The 1L photobioreactor can be equipped with programmable LED lighting systems optimized for algae and photosynthetic microorganism cultivation.

Optional lighting features:

• Adjustable light intensity

• Red/blue LED spectrum

• Full-spectrum LED lighting

• Programmable light cycles

• Energy-efficient illumination

This helps optimize cell growth, pigment production, and metabolite accumulation.

Efficient CO₂ Transfer & Gas Exchange

Efficient gas transfer is critical for photosynthetic cultures.

The photobioreactor supports:

• Stable CO₂ supply

• Efficient oxygen removal

• Uniform gas distribution

• Enhanced photosynthetic activity

This improves culture consistency and biomass production efficiency.

Gentle Mixing & Low Shear Environment

The system provides low-shear cultivation conditions for sensitive microorganisms and algae cultures.

Advantages include:

• Reduced cell damage

• Stable suspension conditions

• Improved culture viability

• Better biomass growth performance

Suitable for:

• Microalgae

• Cyanobacteria

• Plant cells

• Photosynthetic microorganisms

Key Features of Bailun 1L Glass Photobioreactor

High-Quality Borosilicate Glass Vessel

The 1L photobioreactor uses premium borosilicate glass with excellent chemical and thermal resistance.

Features include:

• High transparency

• Corrosion resistance

• Thermal shock resistance

• Easy sterilization

• Compact laboratory structure

Optional configurations include:

• Jacketed vessel design

• Hybrid glass-stainless structure

• Customized vessel geometry

Intelligent Process Control System

The system supports advanced automation and environmental monitoring for stable cultivation conditions.

Controlled parameters include:

• Temperature

• pH

• Dissolved Oxygen (DO)

• CO₂ concentration

• Airflow

• Light intensity

• Agitation speed

Optional control systems:

• PLC controller

• Touchscreen HMI

• SCADA system

• Remote monitoring

This improves process consistency and research reproducibility.

Flexible Aeration & Mixing Configuration

The 1L photobioreactor supports different aeration and circulation methods according to application requirements.

Available options:

• Airlift circulation

• Bubble column design

• Mechanical agitation

• Customized sparger system

These configurations improve gas-liquid mass transfer and nutrient distribution.

Compact Design for Laboratory Applications

The 1L photobioreactor is specifically designed for laboratory research and small-scale cultivation studies.

Advantages include:

• Compact footprint

• Easy installation

• Convenient operation

• Simple maintenance

• Ideal for parallel experiments

Suitable for universities, research laboratories, and biotechnology startups.

Designed for Algae & Photosynthetic Research

The 1L system is optimized for photosynthetic microorganism cultivation and laboratory photobioprocess studies.

Typical applications include:

The scalable design supports process transfer to larger pilot-scale photobioreactors.

Sterility and Contamination Control

Reliable sterility control is essential for laboratory cultivation.

Sterility features include:

• Closed cultivation system

• Sterile gas filtration

• Aseptic sampling ports

• SIP or autoclave sterilization support

• Sterile inoculation connections

• Condensation exhaust management

These features help minimize contamination risk and improve experiment reproducibility.

Customizable Photobioreactor Solutions

Bailun provides customized photobioreactor systems based on laboratory and process requirements.

Vessel Options

• Borosilicate glass vessel

• Jacketed vessel

• Hybrid glass-stainless configuration

Lighting Options

• White LED

• Red/blue LED

• Full-spectrum LED

• Programmable lighting control

Sensor Options

• pH sensor

• DO sensor

• CO₂ sensor

• Light intensity sensor

• Biomass monitoring

Automation Expansion

• PLC automation

• SCADA integration

• Data logging

• Remote monitoring system

Advantages of Bailun Photobioreactor Systems

Professional Photobioprocess Engineering

Bailun specializes in photobioreactor and fermentation systems for laboratory, pilot, and industrial bioprocess applications.

Flexible Customization Capability

We provide customized vessel structures, lighting systems, aeration configurations, and automation solutions.

Stable Process Performance

Optimized lighting and aeration systems improve photosynthetic efficiency and cultivation stability.

Global Technical Support

Bailun provides worldwide support including:

• Installation

• Commissioning

• Technical consultation

• Operator training

• After-sales service

Technical Specifications of 1L Glass Photobioreactor

Why Choose Bailun

Bailun is a professional manufacturer of photobioreactor and bioprocess systems for biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and laboratory research applications.

Why customers choose Bailun:

• Strong engineering capability

• Flexible OEM/ODM customization

• High-quality manufacturing

• Competitive global pricing

• Fast delivery

• Global technical support

• Rich experience in algae and photobioprocess projects

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main application of the 1L glass photobioreactor?

The system is mainly used for laboratory algae cultivation, cyanobacteria research, and photosynthetic bioprocess studies.

Can the system support programmable LED lighting?

Yes. The photobioreactor can be equipped with programmable LED systems with adjustable intensity and spectrum.

Is the system suitable for biofuel research?

Yes. The system is widely used for algae biomass cultivation and lipid production studies for biofuel applications.

Can the photobioreactor be sterilized?

Yes. The system supports SIP sterilization or autoclave sterilization depending on the configuration.

Can the system be customized?

Yes. Bailun provides customized vessel configurations, lighting systems, sensors, and automation solutions according to customer requirements.

Request a Quote

Looking for a reliable 1L glass photobioreactor for laboratory algae cultivation and photosynthetic bioprocess research?

Contact Bailun today for:

• Customized photobioreactor solutions

• Technical consultation

• Detailed quotation

• Laboratory process support

• Global technical services

Our engineering team is ready to support your algae cultivation and photobioprocess projects worldwide.