PhotoBionicCell Enables Large-Scale Photosynthesis

June 1, 2022
Dr. Nina Gaißert from the Festo Bionic Learning Network describes their approach to using algae in Festo's industrial biologisation system.

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Developing a bioreactor that enables the efficient photosynthesis of algae on a large scale is no easy task. In this video, Dr. Nina Gaißert from the Festo Bionic Learning Network describes their PhotoBionicCell that uses algae in Festo's industrial biologisation system.

“Our aim is to make a significant contribution to improving the quality of life of today's and future generations by the large-scale cultivation of biomass using our automatic technology,” says Dr. Elias Knubben, Vice President Corporate Research and Innovation.

The system uses an innovative photobioreactor with which the algae is automatically cultivated and its growth controlled. The cells use photosynthesis in their chloroplasts to convert sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into oxygen and chemical energy carriers or organic recyclable materials. The automation technology in the PhotoBionicCell from Festo provides optimal gassing and mixing so that algae can absorb 100X more carbon dioxide than land plants such as trees or maize.

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