US Patent:
20090203067, Aug 13, 2009
Inventors:
Matthew W. Eckerle - Oakland CA, US
Cheryl A. Hackworth - San Jose CA, US
Michael B. Fertik - Palo Alto CA, US
International Classification:
C12P 1/00
C12M 1/00
Abstract:
Photobioreactors and systems for growth of a photosynthetic organism are provided herein. The systems and photobioreactors can comprise features and modifications in order to improve photosynthetic growth efficiency and light energy utilization. Also provided are methods and systems to improve the cost-effectiveness of a photobioreactor system for growth of a photosynthetic organism.