Transgenic photosynthetic microorganisms and photobioreactor
US8367379B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 5, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12P19/12
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Provided herein is a transgenic bacteria engineered to accumulate carbohydrates, for example disaccharides. Also provided is a photobioreactor for cultivating photosynthetic microorganisms comprising a non-gelatinous, solid cultivation support suitable for providing nutrients and moisture to photosynthetic microorganisms and a physical barrier covering at least a portion of the surface of the cultivation support. Devices for the large scale and continuous cultivation of photosynthetic microorganisms incorporating photobioreactors and methods of use are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of producing fermentable sugar from photosynthetic microorganisms using a photobioreactor of the invention.
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