Algae Photosynthetic Efficiency Improvement

Improving Photosynthetic Efficiency in Strains

Photosynthetic efficiency is a key factor in the productivity of microalgal strains, which are used in various applications such as biofuels, pharmaceuticals, and food supplements. Improving photosynthetic efficiency can significantly increase the yield of these products, making them more economically feasible. In recent years, synthetic biology has emerged as a promising tool to improve photosynthetic efficiency in strains. At CD Biosynsis, we offer a range of services to improve photosynthetic efficiency in microalgal strains using synthetic biology tools and technologies.

Figure 1: A flat panel algae reactor combined with a solar spectral converter in backlight geometry. (Wondraczek L., et al. 2013)

Our Services for Photosynthetic Efficiency Improvement

Strain Selection and Engineering

Our team of experts can help clients select the most suitable strain for their needs based on a range of factors, including growth rate, biomass productivity, and target product yield. We also offer strain engineering services to improve the photosynthetic efficiency of existing strains. This includes：

• modifying the expression of genes involved in photosynthesis.
• optimizing the efficiency of light harvesting pigments.
• engineering the electron transport chain for improved energy conversion.

Our strain engineering services are designed to achieve maximum photosynthetic efficiency while maintaining strain stability and viability.

Optimization of Growth Conditions

We can help clients optimize various growth parameters such as light intensity, temperature, CO2 concentration, and nutrient availability. We can also develop custom growth media tailored to specific strains and applications. Our team of experts has extensive experience in microalgal cultivation and can provide clients with customized growth protocols to achieve optimal photosynthetic efficiency.

High-Throughput Screening

We have developed a high-throughput screening platform that allows us to evaluate a large number of strains for photosynthetic efficiency in a short amount of time. This platform uses a range of techniques, including fluorescence-based assays and spectroscopy, to measure photosynthetic efficiency in real-time. This allows us to rapidly identify strains with improved photosynthetic efficiency and select them for further optimization.

Process Scale-Up

We can help clients scale up their microalgal cultivation process to achieve maximum productivity. This includes developing custom bioreactors for large-scale cultivation, optimizing the process parameters, and implementing downstream processing techniques to extract and purify the target product. Our team of experts has extensive experience in process scale-up and can provide clients with customized solutions to meet their specific needs and requirements.

Our Advantages

• Expertise and Experience
• Tailored Solutions
• High-Quality Services
• Customer Support

CD Biosynsis offers a range of services, including strain selection and engineering, optimization of growth conditions, high-throughput screening, and process scale-up. Our team of experts has extensive knowledge and experience in the field of microalgal biotechnology and can provide clients with customized solutions to meet their specific needs and requirements. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help improve the photosynthetic efficiency of your microalgal strains.

References

1. Éva C., et al. Current and possible approaches for improving photosynthetic efficiency. Plant Science, 2019, 280: 433-440.
2. Foyer C.H., et al. Photosynthesis solutions to enhance productivity. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 2017, 372(1730): 20160374.
3. Peers G. Increasing algal photosynthetic productivity by integrating ecophysiology with systems biology. Trends in Biotechnology, 2014, 32(11): 551-555.
4. Wondraczek L., et al. Solar spectral conversion for improving the photosynthetic activity in algae reactors. Nature Communications, 2013, 4(1): 2047.

Please note that all services are for research use only. Not intended for any clinical use.