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Research on an Groundbreaking, Next-Generation Energy Source Produced from Algae

Inside the Sendai Minami-Gamo Biomass Technologica
Development Laboratory

An algae biomass project which produces petroleum from household wastewater

With the collaboration of the University of Tsukuba and Tohoku University, Sendai City is promoting research on “algae biomass” that produces petroleum components from household wastewater. Two algae used in the research project are Aurantiochytrium and Botryococcus braunii. By combining the culturing of these algae and treating of wastewater, energy is produced while reducing the environmental load during the wastewater treatment process.

This “circulation model of a sewerage system” uses energy produced from these algae to treat wastewater. The results of this research project are expected to be domestically and internationally publicized as a “Sendai model” which will contribute to our recovery from the disaster and help provide a solution to energy issues.

Aiming to develop a system model from oil production to sewage treatment