Photo bioreactor with light distributor and method for the production of a photosynthetic culture
US8481304B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 15, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12M31/08
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides a photo bioreactor comprising an aqueous liquid comprising a photosynthetic culture and a light distributor (30). Each light distributor has a surface arranged to receive light and a surface arranged to emit at least part of the received light. At least part of the surface is submerged in the aqueous liquid comprising the photosynthetic culture. The walls of the light distributors define a fluid filled cavity.
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