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Advanced solar powered hydrogen production systems based on green algal cells (2011–2013)

Abstract:
AIM: To enhance patented high-efficiency green algae cell lines designed to drive solar powered H2 production from water. Two mutation sets that are proven to (a) double light capture efficiency & (b) increase the proton supply to the H2 producing catalyst will be combined. Biophysical light capture enhancement will also improve process engineering. SIGNIFICANCE: Economic analysis (Nat Biotechnol 2010) demonstrates the potential of microalgal biofuel systems. This project aims to significantly increase the co-production efficiency of H2 & oil. OUTCOME: National benefits include the development of advanced microlagal biofuel systems that uses salt water & non arable land for climate change mitigation & regional development.
Grant type:
ARC Discovery Projects
Researchers:

  • Professor Ben Hankamer

    Professorial Research Fellow
    Institute for Molecular Bioscience
    Professorial Research Fellow
    Institute for Molecular Bioscience
    Affiliate Professor of School of Ch
    School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
    Faculty of Science
Funded by:
Australian Research Council