Breakthrough Development in Algal Harvesting, Dewatering and Drying
Historical Cost Barrier for Harvesting, Dewatering, and Drying Reduced by Over 99.75%
Univenture, Inc. and AlgaeVenture Systems, a wholly owned LLC in Marysville, Ohio has announced on March 10, 2009 the details of a disruptive solid liquid separation and dewatering technology specifically designed for microalgae. Patent documents have been filed and an operational prototype unit has been demonstrated to collaborators who have participated in research and commercialization proposals.
Prototype and laboratory testing has successfully been achieved with three species attempted including Chlorella vulgaris, Euglena gracilis, and Botryococcus braunii. The company plans to continue development on the process, equipment, and technology and is looking to establish relationships with potential customers, licensees, distributors, as well as funding or investing sources.
For potential customers, funding sources and investors, a demonstration of the equipment is available by appointment in Marysville, Ohio, USA or representatives of the company will be in the Washington DC area the week of Biomass 2009 and appointments are being booked for March 16th, 17th or 18th.
In late March/early April, a description and video of this technology will be available online. Please keep updated on our milestones via our newsletter. If you currently do not subscribe, please sign up at http://www.algaevs.com/

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Amy Bucklin
AVS Project Manager
(937) 645-4604
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