Powered by Emiliania huxleyi (EHUX), our system integrates synthetic genetic engineering and audio stimulation to enhance CO₂ capture efficiency, offering a scalable solution aligned with the SDGs.
Fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and gas are the dominant drivers of global climate change, responsible for over 75% of greenhouse gas emissions and nearly 90% of CO₂. When burned, they release large amounts of CO₂ that trap heat in the atmosphere. Global temperature has already risen by ~1.2 °C since pre-industrial times, intensifying extreme weather and sea-level rise. Reducing emissions and improving CO₂ capture are therefore urgent priorities.
Our vision is to build a globally scalable algae-based bioenergy solution that not only reduces atmospheric CO₂ but also delivers economic value through sustainable product pipelines. By integrating carbon capture, renewable energy, and circular economy principles, we aim to become a key player in the global transition toward carbon neutrality.
We harness selected algae (EHUX) to capture human-generated CO₂ while producing valuable by-products. Algae absorb CO₂ during growth and can be refined into biofuels as well as useful materials (e.g., calcium-carbonate-based products), enabling revenue alongside carbon mitigation. Companies adopting algae-based capture can obtain verifiable reduction records for incentives and SDG reporting, creating a sustainable business model that combats climate change.
We engineered and validated two vectors in S. cerevisiae:
Our ESP32-based smart photobioreactor includes:
We evaluate adoption pathways and social impact through human-centered activities:
This project demonstrates a multidisciplinary approach combining synthetic biology, smart control systems, and socio-economic modeling to tackle climate change. Looking forward, we plan to: