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Research Project Profile

Development of a Microalgal System for Carbon Dioxide Sequestration

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PI: Himadri Pakrasi, Washington University in St. Louis
Co-PIs: Yinjie Tang, Washington University in St. Louis; Pramod Wangikar, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

microalga strains

Selecting strains with high CO2 tolerance. Effect of CO2 on the growth of the microalga Tetraselmis suecica with air (A) and with 15% CO2 (B). High amount of biomass production can be observed with high CO2 concentrations (B).

photobioreactor

A schematic diagram of the photobioreactor

 

bioreactor and coal combustor

Connecting bioreactor to coal combustor

 


Project summary

We will use a systems approach to optimize algal growth and productivity, using flue gas as a source of CO2. The specific aims of this project are: (1) To identify and develop microalgal strains with high CO2 sequestration capabilities, (2) To optimize high level production of algal biomass in photobioreactors, and (3) To utilize the generated algal biomass to generate value-added products.

 
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The Consortium is under the umbrella of the International Center for Advanced Renewable Energy and Sustainability (I-CARES)
International collaborations are fostered through the McDonnell Academy Global Energy & Environment Partnership (MAGEEP)