UTS has celebrated World Algae Day by highlighting two cutting-edge technologies that promise the next-generation of carbon capture.
Minister for the Environment and Water, The Hon Tanya Pilbersek MP, at launch of the Algal Phenomics Facility. Photo: Barnaby Downes.
Minister for the Environment and Water, The Hon Tanya Pilbersek MP, officially launched the UTS Algal Phenomics Facility and had a preview of the new Green Genie technology.
The Algal Phenomics Facility is a world-first lab featuring a fully automated robotic system that can screen thousands of types of algae per day, supercharging the genetic selection of the traits needed by industries.
Distinguished Professor Peter Ralph, Director of Climate Change Cluster, says the facility can operate at the equivalent of 20 scientists working 24/7 on finding these ‘super algae’.
“By drastically accelerating the discovery and characterisation of using this advanced tech, we are unlocking enormous potential for industry to quickly utilise ‘super algae’ to decarbonise their manufacturing processes,” he said.
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