Descarbonización - BIOINGENIERÍA | TECNOLOGÍA DE MICROALGAS

Decarbonisation

Problem European Decarbonisation

The European union, has as its goal for the year 2030, achieve a removals net of 310 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent.

Covenant European green

The objective of the EU climate neutrality by 2050

Paris agreement

Need of limiting global warming to 1.5°C by the end of this century.

Objective 55

For 2030: to reduce emissions by at least 55% compared to 1990 levels.

ODS

ODS 13: Acción por el Clima ODS7: Energía asequible y no contaminante ODS 11: Ciudades y comunidades sostenibles ODS 12: Producción y consumo responsables ODS 14 y ODS 15

>Decarbonisation TecnoAlgae Process 100% Sustainable

Microalgae are positioned as a sink of CO2 highly promising, play a crucial role both in terms of sustainability and circular economy. Thanks to its ability to absorb and fix carbon dioxide during photosynthesis, these organisms do not only contribute significantly to mitigating climate change, but also generate biomass that can be used in a sustainable manner. By integrating strategically microalgae in the circular economy, maximizing your potential, taking advantage of its biomass for the production of biofuels and other useful products, which closes the cycle and reduces dependence on non-renewable resources.

A raceway of 20x200m may absorb more of 4T CO2/month

El aire cargado con CO2 se inyecta directamente en el cultivo de microalgas obteniendose una tasa de disolución del 95% Durante el proceso de fotosíntesis, las microalgas absorben el CO2 disuelto en el medio de cultivo y lo convierten en biomasa orgánica. Este proceso es altamente eficiente en la captura de CO2. Por cada gramo de masa de algas producidas, se consumen 1,8 gramos de CO2 La producción de microalgas logra rendimientos cercanos a 100 Tn de biomasa/Ha al año, que se traducen en una captura de CO2 cercana a 180 T de CO2 retirada por hectárea y año. Comparándolos con el rendimiento de los bosques cuya productividad oscilan entre 10 y 40 Tn de biomasa/Ha al año y cuentan con una capacidad de fijación de CO2 muy inferior se concluye que las microalgas tienen un 60% más de eficiencia que los bosques.

Possibility of reuse of more than 90% of the water used

En el contexto específico del cultivo de microalgas para la descarbonización, es esencial destacar la notable eficiencia ambiental de este proceso, donde se logra reutilizar hasta un 90% del agua utilizada. Este hecho, en consecuencia, no solo impulsa la sostenibilidad del cultivo de microalgas, sino que proporciona un enfoque ecológico y económicamente viable para este proceso innovador.

Waste Zero

During the process of decarbonization through the cultivation of microalgae, it generates a biomass algal highly revalorizable with applications in the food, drug use or cosmetic, as well as in the production of biostimulants agricultural and the production of biofuels.

Microalgae have a unique capacity to purify the air by absorbing various atmospheric gases. In addition to the carbon dioxide (CO2), the microalgae can capture and use of gases such as sulfur dioxide (SO2) and oxides of nitrogen (NOx) present in the air.

These gases, which are emitted by various industrial activities and vehicles, are known to contribute to the air pollution have adverse effects on human health and the environment.

Likewise, the microalgae have an extraordinary capacity for purifying the air by removing polluting compounds from human activity daily, formaldehyde, volatile organic and inorganic and particulate matter.

Capacity Purification of microalgae

Effectiveness CO2

95%

Effectiveness HCHO

96%

Effectiveness TVOC

96%

Effectiveness PM10

98%

Effectiveness PM2'5

98%

Effectiveness PM1

98%

Effectiveness CO

98%

CO2: Carbon dioxide. Recommended values between 400 and 600 ppm. In the interior, the figure tends to move up due to lack of ventilation and a greater concentration of people.
HCHO: Formaldehyde. Recommended less of 27ppm. Many of the common products such as cosmetics, glues, soaps, gels and creams, bath, shampoos, etc.... release formaldehyde. It is of the pollutants most harmful to health, along with the Tvoc.
Tvoc: Volatile organic compounds. Can come from a variety of natural and manmade sources such as paints, varnishes, furniture, cosmetics, perfumes, nail Polish...
PM 10, 2’5 and 1: Particulate matter 1, 2’5, and 10 microm. Dust that floats in the air from various backgrounds. Recommended maximum value 20 ɱgr/m3
CO: Carbon monoxide. From the smoke of tobacco, engines,boilers, heaters, stoves .

Applications of the biomass of algal

The biomass of algal derived from microalgae and macroalgae, presents several applications that span multiple sectors. In the field of nutrition, algae are used as ingredients, nutritious and rich in minerals, contributing to the development of food products as healthy. In the pharmaceutical industry, the properties of bioactive algae have attracted interest for the development of medications and supplements. In addition, microalgae are explored as a sustainable source for the production of biofuels, as their biomass can be converted into bioethanol, biodiesel and other renewable fuels. In the environmental field, the algae are used in bioremediation to purify contaminated waters and to capture CO2, thus contributing to the mitigation of climate change. These applications illustrate the versatility of the biomass of algal, highlighting its potential to address challenges in key sectors of sustainable and eco-friendly.