This National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) project grant award of $275,000 to Mvmnt-X, Inc. aims to develop new optical methods for improving the productivity of microalgae cultivation systems. The project will create an "ultra-high density, high efficiency microalgae hybrid-photobioreactor scrubber" to capture carbon dioxide and other pollutants from agricultural waste, particularly manure from dairy and swine operations. The proposed illumination techniques are intended to enable more efficient delivery of natural sunlight within the algae volume, accelerating the capture of carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus during wastewater processing. This innovation has the potential to help animal farms become "climate positive" by transforming waste into valuable fertilizer or animal feed, while also enabling farms to participate in the carbon credit market. The project will be carried out from August 2024 through July 2025 at Mvmnt-X's facilities in Mountain View, CA.
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