Nanobiotechnology-manipulated light particles to accelerate algae growth 3
Sureshkumar and Wani have discovered a method to make algae, which can be used in the production of biofuels, grow faster by manipulating light particles through the use of nanobiotechnology. By creating accelerated photosynthesis, algae will grow faster with minimal change in the ecological resources required. This method is highlighted in the August 2010 issue of Nature Magazine.
The SU team has developed a new bioreactor that can enhance algae growth. They accomplished this by utilizing nanoparticles that selectively scatter blue light, promoting algae metabolism. When the optimal combination of light and confined nanoparticle suspension configuration was used, the team was able to achieve growth enhancement of an algae sample of greater than 30 percent as compared to a control.
Thanks Parkavi. Read the same article from Aathmika s post as well
Almost the same thing as what Parkavi has quoted, but this is direct from the horse's mouth.
ie SU site
http://www.ecs.syr.edu/hotnews.aspx?id=252
Great idea, if d cost of production is less using nanoparticles. I doubt weather this method is adaptable for large bioreactors.