1673 results about "Algal species" patented technology

The invention discloses a special biological fish fertilizer and a preparation method for the fertilizer used in aquiculture; wherein, the biological fish fertilizer mainly comprises raw materials as follows: microbiological preparation, inorganic fertilizers, fermentation organics, micro-mineral amino acid chelate, mineral composites, and water quality improver. The preparation method for the special biological fish fertilizer in aquiculture comprises steps as follows: microbiological preparation is produced; fermentation organics is then produced, and the micro-mineral amino acid chelate is produced, eventually the finished products are made. The special biological fish fertilizer has the advantages of limiting the growth and reproduction of the harmful algae, promoting the large-scale growth and reproduction of the suitable food for fish, effectively improving the water quality and purifying the water environment, strengthening the fish immunity, reducing the diseases, reducing cost due to the small use level, convenient use, mild odor, no pollution to the water, and environment protection. By combining the modern bioengineering technique, low-temperature drying technique, spray-drying technique, and super-fine crushing techniques, the preparation method has the advantages of stable quality for the fish fertilizers and lower overall cost.

Compositions and methods for rapid and highly efficient characterization of genetic diversity in organisms are provided. The methods involve rapid sequencing and characterization of extrachromosomal DNA, particularly plasmids, to identify and isolate useful nucleotide sequences. The method targets plasmid DNA and avoids repeated cloning and sequencing of the host chromosome, thus allowing one to focus on the genetic, elements carrying maximum genetic diversity. The method involves generating a library of extrachromosomal DNA clones, sequencing a portion of the clones, comparing the sequences against a database of existing DNA sequences, using an algorithm to select said novel nucleotide sequence based on the presence or absence of said portion in a database, and identification of at least one novel nucleotide sequence. The DNA sequence can also be translated in all six frames and the resulting amino acid sequences can be compared against a database of protein sequences. The integrated approach provides a rapid and efficient method to identify and isolate useful genes. Organisms of particular interest include, but are not limited to bacteria, fungi, algae, and the like. Compositions comprise a mini-cosmid vector comprising a stuffer fragment and at least one cos site.

An IBTL system having a low GHG footprint for converting biomass to liquid fuels in which a biomass feed is converted to liquids by direct liquefaction and the liquids are upgraded to produce premium fuels. Biomass residues from the direct liquefaction, and optionally additional biomass is pyrolyzed to produce structured biochar, hydrogen for the liquefaction and upgrading, and CO₂ for conversion to algae, including blue green algae (cyanobacteria) in a photobioreactor (PBR). Produced algae and diazotrophic microorganisms are used to produce a biofertilizer that also contains structured biochar. The structured biochar acts as a nucleation agent for the algae in the PBR, as a absorption agent to absorb inorganics from the biomass feed to direct liquefaction or from the liquids produced thereby, and as a water retention agent in the biofertilizer. The ratio of cyanobacteria to diazotrophic microorganisms in the biofertilizer can be selected to optimize the so as to achieve desired total chemically active carbon and nitrogen contents in the soil for a given crop.

A water purification system and method suitable for use in swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, water storage tanks, wells and water cooling towers employs a galvanic cell having a silver or copper or zinc anode electrically connected to a cathode made from a metal of still higher electrochemical potential, normally a platinum group metal and preferably palladium. A galvanic cell of some tens of square centimeters in size and some hundreds of grams in weight liberates sufficient silver or copper ions so as to treat a multi-thousand liter body of water, such as a swimming pool, for, typically under normal contamination, some months until the anode is consumed. Copper and/or silver ions liberated from the galvanic cell suppress bacterial, fungal and/or algae growth, thus, significantly reducing the amount of chlorine, bromine or other chemicals needed to maintain water quality. The invention operates on the current generated by the galvanic action between the dissimilar metals of the anode and cathode, and does not require external electrical power.

Low-pressure drip irrigation system, comprising a distribution pipe made of thin-walled sleeve collapsible when empty and designed to operate under hydraulic head up to 3 m H₂O, having a plurality of holes in the walls thereof, a plurality of branch tubes equipped with low-pressure drip emitters; and a plurality of connectors connecting the branch tubes to the holes of the distribution pipe.

The sleeve material is opaque and reflecting the solar radiation so that the natural growth of microorganisms and algae in the irrigation water is suppressed, and the pipe is not heated more than 35° C. above the ambient air temperature.

The irrigation system is assembled in the field from components of a kit by deploying the distribution pipe, filling it with water, cutting the holes by means of a special band-held tool, inserting the connectors into the holes, and assembling the branch tubes with the connectors.

The present disclosure describes use of filamentous algae to form insulating construction materials which provide thermal and noise insulation. Algae from the order Zygnematales, the Cladophorales, or the Ulotrichales can be dried and formed for use as insulating material. Algae mass can be combined into several layers, using a binder to attach the layers to each other. A composite material of algae mass and an additive can be used and form the body of insulation panels having honeycomb-shaped chambers, which are sealed by a foil that is laminated onto the body.

Various plants for cultivating algae for use in construction material are disclosed. Plants utilizing gravity harvest comprise cultivation ponds located at a slope, wherein the ponds can be opened to allow algae and water to flow downhill through a collector grill. Plants utilizing net harvest, overflow harvest or rake harvest are described. Carbon dioxide injection concepts utilizing direct and indirect injection of carbon dioxide into algae cultivation ponds are disclosed. An algae harvesting machine is disclosed. Control concepts for controlling the growth of algae in an algae cultivation plant are described.

An apparatus for carrying out algae intensive-cultivation while conducting an environmental control most suitable for growth of algae in an artificial environment including dissolved gas, light, temperature, nutrient source and sanitary atmosphere; and a method of intensive cultivation therewith. There is provided an apparatus comprising water tank (1) for cultivating unialgae as seedling; gas dissolution diffusion units (3-a, 3-b) for achieving dissolution of a gas in a culture water of the water tank; light irradiation units (10, 11) for irradiating the water tank with light whose wavelength and illuminance are controlled; temperature control unit (20) for controlling the temperature of the culture water of the water tank so as to fall within a given range; nutrient salts adding unit (17) for adding to the water tank a nutrient liquid containing an essential nutrient source vital to the growth of algae; purification unit (12) for carrying out bacterial eradication and filtration of the culture water of the water tank; and meters for control of the above units.

A method of producing hexose oxidase by recombinant DNA technology, recombinant hexose oxidase and the use of such enzyme, in particular in the manufacturing of food products such as doughs and dairy products, animal feed, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, dental care products and in the manufacturing of lactones. Suitable sources of DNA coding for the enzyme are marine algal species including Chondrus crispus, Iridophycus flaccidum and Euthora cristata. In useful embodiments, the recombinant hexose oxidase is produced by Pichia pastoris, Saccharomyces cerevisiae or E. coli.

A food composition containing viable algae. The food composition includes primarily entrapped living algae cells capable of photosynthetic multiplication which increases the nutritional content of the food composition. Further disclosed is a food composition including primarily fibrous structures containing living algae cells capable of photosynthetic multiplication within the fibrous structures. Further disclosed are methods for producing the compositions, the methods including the steps of: (a) suspending live algae cells in a suitable medium; (b) placing the suspended live algae cells into a setting bath; and (c) incubating to form entrapped living algae cells. In some cases the method further includes the step of bubbling a gas through the setting bath.

The invention discloses a bionically textured material capable of preventing the algae attachment and a preparation method thereof. The bionically textured organic silicon modified acrylic polyurethane antifouling material is prepared by taking natural substances namely biological cuticle or leaves such as crab shell, lotus leaf, and the like as the template, and an organic silicon elastomer as the transition template. The obtained textured antifouling layer has a micrometer level protrusions or pits, wherein the protrusions or pits all have a nano structure, thus the water drop is not easy to wet the surface of the material, and fouling organisms cannot easily attach themselves to the surface of the material; at the same time, the contact surface between the fouling organisms and the bionically textured material is greatly reduced, the attachment sites are reduced, and thus attachment on the surface becomes more difficult for the fouling organisms. The natural antifouling characteristics of biological cuticle or leaves in nature are fully utilized, the characteristics of the microstructure on the surface is utilized to prevent fouling, pollution to the natural environment is not generated, and thus the material is a novel high efficient environment-friendly antifouling material.

The present invention discloses bio-based consumer products formulated with at least one algae-derived ingredient that is either directly obtained from algae colonies or derived through standard synthetic organic transformations starting from bioorganic substances of algae origin.

A fast-growing plant planting, shaping, carbon sequestration and comprehensive utilizing method includes: (1) planting and/or culturing fast-growing woody, herbal, algae, lichen or moss plants in a chosen land area or water body area; (2) performing cutting, harvesting or gathering when the fast-growing woody, herbal, algae, lichen or moss plants grow to the height or dimension suitable for cutting, harvesting or gathering after a period of time; (3) drying the cut, harvested or gathered fast-growing woody, herbal, algae, lichen or moss plants; (4) processing and shaping the dried fast-growing woody, herbal, algae, lichen or moss plants; (5) transporting the dried and formed biomass to a storage place for storing; and (6) comprehensively utilizing the dried fast-growing woody, herbal, algae, lichen or moss plants.

The invention provides a method through utilization of fast-growing herbaceous plants, of fast-growing alga, or lichen or moss to achieve carbon sequestration. The method includes a first step of planting and/or cultivating the fast-growing herbaceous plants, the fast-growing alga, the lichen or the moss in a selected land area or in a water area, a second step of carrying out harvesting or collecting when the fast-growing herbaceous plants, the fast-growing alga, the lichen or the moss grows to the appropriate height or the appropriate size after a period of time, a third step of carrying out drying on the harvested or collected plants, preferably, carrying out natural drying such as sun drying or air drying to obtain the dry plants, the dry alga, the dry lichen or the dry moss, a fourth step of transporting the dry plants, the dry alga, the dry lichen or the dry moss to a landfill and carrying out landfill, a fifth step of covering a layer of common soil on the final filled plants after the landfill is completed, and a sixth step of recovering vegetations in the landfill.

The present invention discloses a fully soluble aquatic fertilizer and its preparation method and pertains to aquaculture field. The aquatic fertilizer of the present invention comprises monoammonium phosphate 15-45%, sodium humate 12-20%, sodium silicate 5-12%, compound premix 8-13%, and urea 30-40%. The compound premix is mainly composed of trace elements. Firstly, the aquatic fertilizer of the present invention has comprehensive nutrition and balanced formula; secondly, the present invention has high dissolution speed and utilization rate; thirdly, the present invention features simple use method, small use amount, sufficient content, long lasting time and low cost; fourthly, the present invention can not only promote the mass propagation of food organisms of aquatic animals but also specifically cultivate helpful algae, improve water quality, increase dissolved oxygen, effectively avoid pond poisoning, reduce diseases, lower feed coefficient and enhance fish immunity; the present invention is green and environment-friendly, and has stable quality and no harm on human and animal and no pollution on environment.

The invention relates to systems and methods for regulating algal biomass in offshore waters near an oil and gas production platform. The systems of the invention encompasses a plurality of modules for managing nutrients, algae, and aquaculture, including enclosures for containing aquatic organisms, and various operating subsystems that are operably associated with surface and underwater structures of the platform. In one embodiment of the invention, aquatic organisms are cultured in eutrophic water to feed on algae, thereby reducing the algal biomass. In other embodiments, the diversity of algae in an algal bloom is modified and the productivity of oligotrophic water is increased.

The invention disclosed herein relates to an ultra high intensity micro algal bioreactor designed to minimize the area foot print while completely controlling and optimizing the conditions for growing one or more specific strains of micro algae at maximum efficiency and minimum cost. The innovative bioreactor is in the form of an algae growing assembly that comprises a plurality of growing trays vertically stacked together and retained within a transparent housing. Each growing tray is configured to flowingly transport nutrient enriched water to the growing tray positioned immediately beneath it. Each growing tray is composed of a stiff transparent plastic sheet having a pliable transparent gas permeable membrane affixed thereon. A carbon dioxide gas infusion system is fluidicly connected to each of the plurality of growing trays such that carbon dioxide gas is able to (1) inflate respective carbon dioxide gas chambers, and (2) diffuse into the nutrient enriched water.

The present invention provides novel photobioreactors, modules thereof, and methods for use in culturing and harvesting algae and cyanobacteria.

Processes for extracting product molecules from an algae feed are provided. The algae feed represents an input stream, batch sample, or other algae portion suitable for use in product extraction. The product extraction is typically performed at pressures greater than ambient pressure. This allows for improved extraction, including the potential for use of extraction solvents at temperatures greater than the boiling point for the solvent.

The invention provides a composite active bacterial preparation which is used for aquatic products and has the water improving and fertilizing functions and a preparation method thereof by applying a modern bioengineering technology mainly for the problem that in existing aquaculture, the water quality of a pond is poor. The composite microecological preparation is prepared by mixing bacillus subtilis, bacillus megatherium, bacillus amyloliquefaciens, bacillus licheniformis, enterococcus faecium, lactobacillus brevis, lactobacillus plantarum, lactococcus lactis and saccharomyces cerevisiae through liquid-submerged fermentation. In the liquid preparation, microorganisms are in a dormant state and are stable and easy to preserve, after the preparation is put into water, the dormant strains can quickly resuscitate, harmful substances such as nitrite nitrogen and ammonia nitrogen in the water are quickly decomposed, good algae growth is facilitated, harmful algae reproduction is inhibited, and therefore the purpose of improving the water quality of the culture water is achieved.

A microbial biomass, made from algae, bacteria, fungi, yeast, or combinations thereof, provides a feed for animals raised either in agriculture or aquaculture. A feed additive, and a therapeutic composition can also be made from a microbial biomass of algae, bacteria, fungi, yeast, or combinations thereof. The feed, feed additive, and therapeutic composition can comprise one or more proteins, peptides, antibodies, antibody fragments, or a combination thereof, wherein said proteins, peptides, antibodies, antibody fragments, or a combination thereof are non-native to the microbes of the biomass. The biomass can have therapeutic, bioactive, nutritional, and/or immunogenic properties.

The present invention relates to algal species and compositions, methods for identifying algae that produce high lipid content, possess tolerance to high CO₂, and/or can grow in wastewater,, and methods for using such algae for lipid production, wastewater remediation, waste gas remediation, and/or biomass production.