Why Algae?

Algae biomass, a next-generation biofuel feedstock, has many advantages over traditional biofuel crops:

• Fastest growing plants on Earth.
• They use photosynthesis to efficiently harness sunlight and carbon dioxide
• It can double its weight several times a day.
• Energy is stored inside the cell as lipids (the source for oil) and carbohydrates.
• It can be grown on marginal land, so they do not compete with food crops.

 

 

 

 

Market

Green Bios Technologies product development activities are focused on multi-billion dollar markets including energy (fuels), industrial chemicals and specialty ingredients for cosmetic, nutritional and pharmaceutical markets.

Based on our patented technologies, Green Bios Technologies will provide photobioreactors for customers interested in its diverse potential applications, which include curbing air pollution, treating municipal waste, carbon sequestration, biofuels, growing feedstock, bioplastics, and pharmaceutical uses.

 

 

 

Possible Applications

CO2 Sequestration

In the past 50 years, the U.S. carbon dioxide emissions have almost doubled. Using algae for carbon dioxide sequestration is a win-win situation. Algae absorb carbon dioxide, therefore reducing emissions, and producing oil for biofuels.

Biofuels

As part of the photosynthesis process algae produce oil and can generate 15 times more oil per acre than corn or soy. The oil from algae can be converted into biodiesel, ethanol, biocrude, and jet fuel among others.

Water Treatment

Algae are already being used for municipal wastewater treatment. Algae help break down solids and use the ‘waste’ from the water as a nutrient or fertilizer to help it grow. It has proven to be more efficient and cost-effective than current wastewater treatments.

BioPlastics

Biodegradable plastics derived from algae biomass. The use of bioplastics is especially popular in disposable items such as shopping bags and packaging.

Pharmaceuticals

Some strains of algae are used as thickening agents, water-binding agents, and antioxidants in many types of make-up.

Food:

Uses of algae for food are endless. It has high protein content and high concentrations of mineral, trace elements, and vitamins. Algae are currently used as a thickening agent in some ice creams and a food supplement for animals.