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| SRI International | Aditya Sangli | Dr. |
Non-Profit
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Bioenergy
| Maximizing Algal System Yield | We have developed a microalgae processing technology called Spray Algal Lysis and Dewatering (SALAD) to lyse and dewater algae using 40% less energy than state-of-art harvesting and extraction processes. SALAD is agnostic to microalgal species, is a continuous process that is scalable to several L/min of throughput, and can be integrated at the algae growth site. We are interested in partnering with microalgae cultivators and downstream refiners to demonstrate SALAD technology at scale. We have facilities for rapid prototyping, mechanical design and fabrication, and surface preparation for our novel lysing technology. We also have laboratories equipped for chemical synthesis; functional materials preparation for downstream separation; material characterization ranging from mechanical, optical, surface, and morphological. We also maintain a microbiology laboratory with a biosafety hood for doing experiments with microbial cultures and sterile processes. |
| CA |
| Alkcon Corporation | Lauren Scott | CEO |
Small Business
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Bioenergy
| Biobased Propane/LPG | I manage and perform applied research in electronic engineering, electrochemistry and electrostatic phenomena, with a focus on high voltage power supply development and process technology commercialization. My areas of interest include dielectric materials, high voltage power delivery systems and non-thermal plasmas for gas conversion applications.
Alkcon Corporation has developed a laboratory-scale (TRL 4), alkane conversion process that employs proprietary gas processing technology which can produce propane fuel from natural gas or other sources of methane.
In a non-thermal plasma reactor, methane gas is converted to ethane, propane and butane(s) in a gas phase, near atmospheric pressure. The ethane product from the first reactor is separated and is converted to propane in the second reactor in the presence of methane. Propane is separated from the product stream as a liquid, via simple compression, and blended with measured amounts of butane and an odorant, as required. |
| FL |
| University of Technology Sydney | Prof Peter Ralph | Director - Climate Change Cluster (C3) |
Academic
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Carbon Capture
| | Distinguished Professor Peter Ralph is an internationally-respected academic and research leader in the fields of algae bio-systems and biotechnology, seagrasses, and the adaption of aquatic plants to warming and acidifying oceans.
A professor of marine biology at UTS, and Executive Director of the Climate Change Cluster in the Faculty of Science, Peter led the national, multi-institutional Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation Marine and Coastal Carbon Biogeochemistry Cluster, and was deputy-chair of the Sydney Institute of Marine Sciences.
He is also the founder of the NSW Deep Green Biotech Hub, a member of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Blue Carbon International Scientific Working Group of UNESCO, and an advisory panel member for the Czech Academy of Sciences Global Change Research Centre.
Over his career, Peter has made significant advances in the understanding of photosynthetic processes in seagrass, coral, plankton and algae growing at their environmental extremes.
He is currently applying his knowledge of photosynthesis to develop the algae-biotechnology sector, and to mitigate the impact of climate change using carbon capture and use technology.
He wants to establish functioning examples of the circular bio-economy using algae, such as bioplastics, alternate protein sources for food and feed and waste(water) remediation.
Peter’s research partners include international collaborators within the education, research, NGO and industry sectors.
His research interests include the production of food, energy, green chemistry and bio-products using microalgae and macroalgae; mass scale algae cultivation to overcome commercialisation barriers in the algae-based biotechnology sector; photosynthetic efficient algae cultivation systems for the production of specialty chemicals, toxins, cosmetic components, valuable oils, agriculture feeds, nutraceuticals, biologics, vaccines and small molecules.
He is also interested in bioplastics (biodegradable and durable); advanced manufacturing linked to industry 4.0 technology; algal phenomics using fully automated high-throughput screening systems, and; zero waste approaches to advanced bio-manufacturing using a bio-refinery approach.
Key Areas: Algae; Microalgae; Macroalgae; Algae Products; Biomanufacturing; Carbon Capture; Phenomics; High-Throughput Screening; Elite Strain Development; Biofuels; Circular Economy; Waste Valorisation; Photosynthesis |
| NSW |