Characterisation of Cyanobacteria and their metabolites by fluorescence

Detection of Algal and Cyanobacterial blooms have increased in lakes, rivers and reservoirs over the last two decades. This hampers drinking water treatment processes due to the high cell numbers and the release of algal organic matter that comprises toxins and taste and odour compounds. This project examined the in-depth potential of in situ fluorometers to improve early warning of bloom development via the analysis of fluorescent cell pigments to give an estimate of cell biovolume.

PhD Thesis completed by Sara Imran Khan in March 2019.