Boost Photosynthetic Power for Greener Solutions

Introduction

Imagine a technology that amplifies the natural power of photosynthesis, driving productivity for industries that depend on efficient microorganism cultivation. This patented composition and method for enhancing photosynthetic efficiency in microorganisms is a leap forward for eco-friendly production, offering a unique blend that optimizes growth while supporting sustainable applications. Whether used in biofuel, agriculture, or environmental conservation, this innovation strengthens productivity without compromising environmental values.

Current Challenges: Limits in Microbial Photosynthesis

Microorganisms like algae and cyanobacteria play a crucial role in sectors ranging from renewable energy to crop enhancement. However, their photosynthetic efficiency can limit growth rates, production volume, and overall effectiveness, impacting yield and scalability. Traditional approaches to microorganism cultivation often focus on scaling resources, but without addressing photosynthetic efficiency, true optimization remains out of reach. High resource demands and environmental constraints further highlight the need for a solution that boosts photosynthetic activity sustainably.

Innovative Approach to Powering Photosynthesis

This composition and method work by increasing the photosynthetic efficiency of microorganisms at a cellular level. Through a carefully formulated blend of elements, the method enhances light absorption and energy conversion, allowing organisms to photosynthesize faster and with less input. This streamlined process maximizes the production potential of micro-algal and bacterial systems, accelerating growth rates and boosting output naturally. Compatible with various organisms, this technology offers flexibility across applications, from controlled lab settings to open-field production.

Key Benefits Across Sectors

For biofuel producers, this technology enables a more productive and sustainable algae cultivation process, potentially reducing costs and improving energy yield. Agricultural companies can use these enhanced microorganisms as bio-fertilizers or soil amendments, supporting healthier crops and promoting eco-friendly farming practices. Environmental organizations benefit as well, with the potential to enhance algae-based carbon capture and water purification projects. Additionally, biotechnology firms focused on sustainable solutions can leverage this method to improve outcomes across research and commercial-scale operations.

Elevate Your Production with Green Efficiency

Licensing this photosynthetic enhancement technology is a step toward an eco-efficient future, empowering your organization to increase productivity sustainably. By integrating a method that optimizes natural processes, you align with environmental goals while driving results, positioning your company as a leader in green technology. This innovation not only meets rising industry demands but also sets a new standard in microbial productivity, making it an essential tool for those aiming to maximize output while fostering a sustainable approach to production.

Compositions including metal nano- and/or micro-particles in solution with photosynthetic bioproduct producing microorganisms. These light harvesting complexes increase growth rates and photosynthetic efficiency of the constituent microorganisms, reducing the light required for a specific production level, or increases production for a specific light level.

The invention claimed is:

1. A composition comprising a gold nano-particle complexed to a strain of F. diplosiphon having increased halotolerance relative to wild type strains of F. diplosiphon.
2. A composition according to claim 1, wherein the strain of F. diplosiphon having increased halotolerance relative to wild type strains of F. diplosiphon is suitable for use as a biofuel.
3. A composition according to claim 1, wherein the strain of F. diplosiphon having increased halotolerance relative to wild type strains of F. diplosiphon is a bioproduct producing microorganism.
4. A composition according to claim 3, wherein the strain of F. diplosiphon having increased halotolerance relative to wild type strains of F. diplosiphon produces a lipid selected from the group consisting of fats, waxes, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins, monoglycerides, diglycerides, triglycerides, and phospholipids.
5. A composition according to claim 3 wherein the strain of F. diplosiphon having increased halotolerance relative to wild type strains of F. diplosiphon produces a bioproduct selected from the group consisting of biopolymers, nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals.
6. A composition according to claim 1, wherein the gold nano-particle is a nano-particle having a size of 20-100 nm.
7. A composition according to claim 1, wherein the gold nano-particle is a micro-particle having a size of 100-200 nm.
8. A composition according to claim 1, wherein the composition comprises both gold nano-particles complexed to said strain of F. diplosiphon having increased halotolerance relative to wild type strains of F. diplosiphon.
9. A composition according to claim 1, wherein the nano-particles have a shape selected from the group consisting of spheres, rods, fibers, films, wires, and tubes.
10. A composition according to claim 1 wherein the relative concentration of gold nano-micro-particles to cells of F. diplosiphon having increased halotolerance relative to wild type strains of F. diplosiphon is selected from the group consisting of 1:4, 1:2, 1:1, 2:1, and 4:1.
11. A composition according to claim 1, wherein in said composition comprises a gold nano-particle of 200 nm complexed to F. diplosiphon cells having increased halotolerance relative to wild type strains of F. diplosiphon in a ratio of 1:1.
12. A method for producing biofuels comprising growing the compositions according claim 1 in a bioreactor with an artificial light source having a specific and predetermined light wavelengths and/or light pulsations tuned to the absorbance profile of said compositions to increase microorganism growth and production of desired bioproducts.
13. A method according to claim 12, wherein said bioreactor is selected from the group consisting of batch, batch-fed, recycling, fluidized bed and/or hollow-fiber bioreactors.
14. A composition according to claim 1, wherein said composition has a faster growth rate than F. diplosiphon cells in the absence of gold nano-particles.
15. A composition according to claim 1, wherein said composition exhibits higher photosynthetic activity than F. diplosiphon cells in the absence of gold nano-particles.
16. A composition according to claim 1, wherein said composition exhibits enhanced spectral absorbance at wavelengths corresponding to Chlorophyll a than F. diplosiphon cells in the absence of gold nano-particles.
17. A composition according to claim 1, wherein said composition exhibits higher optical densities at 750 nm than native F. diplosiphon cells in the absence of gold nano-particles.
18. A composition according to claim 1, wherein said gold nano-particles comprise surface modifications that increase the strength of attachment of the gold nano-particles to cell surfaces of said F. diplosiphon having increased halotolerance relative to wild type strains of F. diplosiphon.

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Title

Composition and method for enhancing photosynthetic efficiency of microorganisms

Inventor(s)

Viji SITTHER, Kadir Aslan, Behnam Tabatabai

Assignee(s)

Morgan State University

Patent #

11162067

Patent Date

November 2, 2021

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