MICROALGAE - THE METABOLIC VESSEL
WINNER TIFA TOKYO INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD 2022 - Science Category
Micro-algae are amongst the most ancient life forms on Earth, capable of thriving in extreme habitats—from icy lakes of Antarctica to hot, sulphur-rich volcanic springs. They are not only among the oldest, but also some of the fastest-growing organisms, characterized by their remarkably short doubling times.
Since the dawn of life, micro-algae have played a crucial role in the production of food webs, converting CO2 and inorganic nutrients into oxygen and organic matter through photosynthesis. Their conversion process has been vital for the development of life on Earth as we know it today.
In recent years, humanity has turned to micro-algae for food, carbon fixation, and as a potential alternative to fossil fuels. Rich in high-value ingredients, micro-algae are regarded as the most promising and versatile feedstock, and considered the crop of the future. To date, over 72,500 algae species have been identified, with only 220 of them currently in use.
While micro-algae are undeniably ancestral to Earth, the question arises: can they also play a pivotal role in our planet's future, in the form of mass industrialisation of Nature?
PhotoBioReactor
The complex apparatus of glass pipes which maximises microalgae photosynthesis and reproduction.
Swirl Flow
Biomass Harvest
Bottled Life
Microalgae under monitored temperature and CO2 conditions, prior deployment on a larger testing scale.
PhotoBioReactor II
PhotoBioReactor III
Red Algae
Closed Loop
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