| Continuous Algae-Based Carbon Capture and Utilization to Transform Economics and Environmental Impacts |  |  |
Project Information
| Prime Performer: | Texas A&M Agrilife Research (College Station, TX) | Agreement Number: | FE0032108 | |
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| Project Duration: | 10/01/2021 - 09/30/2025 | Total Award Value: | $2,510,583 | |
| Technology Area: | Biological Uptake | DOE Share: | $2,000,000 | |
| Key Technology: | Algae | Performer Share: | $510,583 | |
Project Description
The project addresses fundamental algae-based carbon capture and utilization (CCU) challenges via integrating a cutting-edge carbon dioxide (CO2) capture/controlled release sorbent with a breakthrough continuous cultivation system. The cultivation system features a frequent, low-cost harvest that maximizes light-driven carbon capture, utilization and valuable chemical and biomass production. The project is further enhanced by using hydrogel technology to reduce media cost, fertilize the algae with controlled carbon and nutrient delivery, and balance bicarbonate with CO2 to improve carbon uptake and conversion.
Project Benefits
This project integrates scientific breakthroughs in sorbent development, algal strain and cultivation, nutrient and CO2 delivery, along with process engineering, technoeconomic, life cycle and market analysis to deliver transformative solutions for converting flue gas CO2 into value-added products.
Presentations, Papers, and Publications
- Continuous Algae-based Carbon Capture and Utilization (CACCU) to Transform Economics and Environmental Impacts (Feb 2024)
Budget Period 2 Project Review Meeting - Continuous Algae-Based Carbon Capture and Utilization to Transform Economics and Environmental Impacts (Oct 2021)
Project Kickoff Meeting Presentation
Contact Information
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