Abstract

A system for producing microalgae in the form of biofilm, including a frame, a motor, at least one support and a web designed to receive the biofilm and in which the frame is configured to support the motor, the motor is configured to impart a rotational movement on at least one support, the at least one support is configured to have a rotational movement about an axis of rotation and to support and impart the rotational movement on the web, and the web is configured to at least partially surround the at least one support, wherein that the support is configured to have a non-negative buoyancy in a liquid.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12M 1/00 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology
• A01G 33/00 - Cultivation of seaweed
• C12M 1/09 - Flotation apparatus

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (10) for producing microalgae, comprising a basin (12) containing an aqueous medium and a movable support (14) capable of receiving a cell culture made up of algae cells, which movable support is immersed at least partially in the aqueous medium and has at least a first portion and a second portion, characterised in that the movable support is arranged in the basin such that the first portion is exposed directly to a main light source (18) and forms an exposure section (24), and the second portion is not exposed directly to the main light source (18) and forms an inhibition section (26), the device (10) further comprising a secondary light source (28) designed to emit actinic light in the direction of the inhibition section (26) so as to inhibit the pigment synthesis of at least some of the algae cells. The invention also concerns a method for producing microalagae.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12M 1/00 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology
• C12M 1/12 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology with sterilisation, filtration, or dialysis means
• C12M 1/26 - Inoculator or sampler

Abstract

The invention relates to a system (1) for producing microalgae in the form of biofilm, comprising a frame (100), a motor (200), at least one support (300) and a ply (400) designed to receive the biofilm and in which: • the frame (100) is configured to support the motor (200), • the motor (200) is configured to impart a rotational movement on at least one support (300); • the at least one support (300) is configured to have a rotational movement about an axis of rotation and to support and impart the rotational movement on the ply (400); • the ply (400) is configured to at least partially surround the at least one support (300), characterized in that the support (300) is configured to have a non-negative buoyancy in a liquid (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01G 33/00 - Cultivation of seaweed
• C12M 1/00 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology
• C12M 1/26 - Inoculator or sampler
• C12M 1/09 - Flotation apparatus

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (10) for producing microalgae, comprising a basin (12) containing an aqueous medium and a movable support (14) capable of receiving a cell culture made up of algae cells, which movable support is immersed at least partially in the aqueous medium and has at least a first portion and a second portion, characterised in that the movable support is arranged in the basin such that the first portion is exposed directly to a main light source (18) and forms an exposure section (24), and the second portion is not exposed directly to the main light source (18) and forms an inhibition section (26), the device (10) further comprising a secondary light source (28) designed to emit actinic light in the direction of the inhibition section (26) so as to inhibit the pigment synthesis of at least some of the algae cells. The invention also concerns a method for producing microalagae.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12M 1/00 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology
• C12M 1/12 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology with sterilisation, filtration, or dialysis means
• C12M 1/26 - Inoculator or sampler

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Chemical and organic compositions for use in the manufacture of food and beverages; Chemical substances, chemical materials and chemical preparations, and natural elements; Growing media, fertilizers and chemicals for use in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; Starches for use in manufacturing and industry; Additives, chemical, to fungicides. Essential oils for industrial use; Food flavourings [essential oils]; Flavour enhancers for food [essential oils]; Non-medicated oils. Dietary supplements for animals; Antioxidants; Dietary supplements and dietetic preparations; Pharmaceuticals and natural remedies; Fodder additives for medical purposes; Feeding stimulants for animals; Lotions for veterinary purposes; Mineral preparations for medical purposes; Nutritional supplements for veterinary use; Preparations for use in naturopathy; Veterinary preparations and substances; Vitamin and mineral preparations. Agricultural and aquacultural crops, horticulture and forestry products; Foodstuffs and fodder for animals; Algae powder for animal consumption; Algae for human or animal consumption.