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Non-irradiated microalgae are fairly resistant to sedimentation. Their precipitation from the water is slow and can take several days. The original chlorella cells have the properties of micelles and remain in a separate state in the aquatic environment. Irradiation causes the destruction of microalgae cells. Electrons and water radiolysis products, apparently, can change the charge and electrostatic repulsion forces between the cells. In parallel, there is a radical cross-linking of macromolecules. As a result, chlorella cells aggregate and their precipitation is accelerated. Cell aggregation also accelerates the filtration and drying of sediments.