When we can use organic technology to solve the problem of uncontrolled climate change, the carbon absorption capacity of algae may be one of the most effective tools we can use. For years, scientists have been studying this natural phenomenon, hoping to solve greenhouse gas emissions and produce eco-friendly biofuels. Now the American company Hypergiant Industries has turned this technology into a box-shaped machine that absorbs from the atmosphere The amount of carbon dioxide is equivalent to the amount of carbon dioxide absorbed by one acre of trees.
Through the process of photosynthesis, aquatic plant algae absorb carbon dioxide, water and sunlight to produce energy. Of course, plants will use this energy to reproduce and grow, but scientists have been trying to capture it and convert it into biofuel, and have achieved some promising results.
The newly released Eos bioreactor may look like someone left a huge Xbox in the garden. The reactor measures 3 × 3 × 7 feet (90 × 90 × 210 cm) and is designed to be installed in an urban environment. It can capture and sequester carbon in the atmosphere and generate clean biofuel that can be used to further reduce the carbon footprint of buildings.
The reactor uses a specific strain of algae called chlorella, which is said to absorb more carbon dioxide than any other plant. Algae live in the piping and water tanks inside the equipment. They are filled with air and exposed to artificial light, providing plants with all the elements they need to thrive and producing biofuels for harvest.
Hypergiant Industries claims that the harvesting technology in its Eos bioreactor is very efficient, and its carbon capture efficiency is 400 times higher than trees occupying the same footprint. It credits it to its machine learning software, which oversees the entire process and manages light, temperature, and pH to obtain maximum output.
However, Hypergiant Industries still offers commercial products, which will be launched later this year. The company will publicly provide the design of the bioreactor, hoping that it will inspire others to propose similar solutions. The company plans to share more details about bringing the reactor to market in 2020.
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