Enhanced phototrophic biomass production through the addition of hydrogen

RESEARCH GOALS
To fully explore the effect of hydrogen supplementation
on biomass production of phototrophic organisms, the
research goals of the project are to:
1. Determine the biochemical changes and productivity
of Synechocystis sp. after supplementing hydrogen
in a batch system.
2. Understand the mechanism of hydrogen uptake and
the role of light requirements.
3. Evaluate the effect of hydrogen supplementation on
different algal species.
4. Scale-up the production system into a continuous
reactor and posteriorly into an industrial setup.
5. Perform a techno-economic analysis of the production
process.