System for collecting and harvesting algae for biofuel conversion
US11904326B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 17, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB03C2201/26
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Systems and methods for harvesting algae is de-scribed herein. The system can include an algae pool containing at least one algae organism; a magnetic particle storage unit adapted or configured to introduce at least one magnetic particle into the algae pool, wherein the at least one magnetic particle binds to the at least one algae organism to form at least one algae conjugate; and an algae harvester, including: at least one magnetic disc adapted or configured to attach, via a surface of the at least one magnetic disc, to the at least one algae conjugate when the at least one algae conjugate comes in contact with the at least one magnetic disc; and at least one scraper adapted or configured to: remove the at least one algae conjugate from the surface of the at least one magnetic disc; and transport the at least one algae conjugate from the algae harvester.
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