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By on 3 months ago

Does anyone know of a type of hanging string algae that has a high glucose production rate and also may secrete the sugars in certain conditions perhaps with any excess nutrient or light??? I am looking to make a waterfall type of reactor that continuously runs a stream of nutrient rich water over a hanging alga that releases components into the water below. Is anyone interested in helping with this project?

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  1. bioreactor 3 months ago #

    Algae Species for Ethanol Production
    Some prominent strains of algae that have a high carbohydrate content and hence are promising candidates for ethanol production.
    Sargassum
    Glacilaria
    Prymnesium parvum
    Euglena gracilisEthanol from Algae - Oilgae - Oil from Algae - Ethanol from Algae - http://www.oilgae.com/algae/pro/eth/eth.html
    Is not factible than hanging string algae release starches by itself. Now, respect to bioreactor, I suggest you a laminar flow string photobioreactor such as a low hight open pound.

  2. donmichael 3 months ago #

    I am not necessarily looking to make ethanol. The sugar could also be used to make butanol or used as feedstock for mixotrophic algae for dark growth. Ive abandoned the string algae concept and designed a waterfall bioreactor that is based on the use of genetically modified strains that excrete components like sugar or oil until an organic method for continuous live excretion is identified. I am looking to get away from heavy water usage not get into it. I have closed pond designs for larger scale apps.



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