Algae - Revision history

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	[[Image:alga_and_bubbles.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|Algae in algaculture with bubbles of oxygen]]		[[Image:alga_and_bubbles.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|Algae in algaculture with bubbles of oxygen]]
	[[File:Food dome group.jpg\|thumb\|500x500px\|A ~~hypothetical~~ aerated tank farm of the surface of Mars. The thermal inertia of water should prevent the tanks from freezing, and the use of infrared reflective membranes and multiwalled tanks could allow the heat to build up to useful temperatures.]]		[[File:Food dome group.jpg\|thumb\|500x500px\|A conceptual aerated tank farm of the surface of Mars. The thermal inertia of water should prevent the tanks from freezing, and the use of infrared reflective membranes and multiwalled tanks could allow the heat to build up to useful temperatures. Very hypothetical. ]]
	'''Algae''' are a diverse group of organisms, ranging from ten meter long kelp to [[microbes\|unicellular]] dinoflagellate. These organisms are a vital link in many food chains on [[Earth]]. The farming of algae is called [[algaculture]].		'''Algae''' are a diverse group of organisms, ranging from ten meter long kelp to [[microbes\|unicellular]] dinoflagellate. These organisms are a vital link in many food chains on [[Earth]]. The farming of algae is called [[algaculture]].

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	All algae feed off CO2 as well as sunlight to produce hydrocarbons for their structure and to store energy in oils, fats and sugars.<ref>[http://www.geek.com/news/biochemist-creates-co2-eating-light-that-runs-on-algae-1487699/ Biochemist creates CO2-eating light that runs on algae]</ref> Oxygen is a byproduct of photosynthesis. CO2 production can continue the dark and can help to clean the air in the Martian settlement.		All algae feed off CO2 as well as sunlight to produce hydrocarbons for their structure and to store energy in oils, fats and sugars.<ref>[http://www.geek.com/news/biochemist-creates-co2-eating-light-that-runs-on-algae-1487699/ Biochemist creates CO2-eating light that runs on algae]</ref> Oxygen is a byproduct of photosynthesis. CO2 production can continue the dark and can help to clean the air in the Martian settlement.

	== Production ==		==Production==
	In the right climate on Earth, algae farms can produce 100 tonnes per hectare of biomass. <ref>http://franke.uchicago.edu/bigproblems/Team1-1209.pdf</ref> This compares to about 80 tonnes per hectare for tomatoes in greenhouses, and about 5-10 tonnes per hectare for many crops such as rice, corn and wheat. As Mars gets roughly half the sunlight Earth does, a production rate of 50 tonnes per hectare might eventually be possible. The energy conversion rate of photosynthesis driving this production is about 3-4%.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photosynthetic_efficiency</ref> The plant uses most of this energy to build itself and support its internal processes, so the yield of oil producing algae might be about 0,3 to 1%. the average yield of crops is about 2% by mass and 1% of edible components.		In the right climate on Earth, algae farms can produce 100 tonnes per hectare of biomass. <ref>http://franke.uchicago.edu/bigproblems/Team1-1209.pdf</ref> This compares to about 80 tonnes per hectare for tomatoes in greenhouses, and about 3-10 tonnes per hectare for many crops such as rice, corn and wheat. As Mars gets roughly half the sunlight Earth does, a production rate of 50 tonnes per hectare might eventually be possible. The energy conversion rate of photosynthesis driving this production is about 3-4%.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photosynthetic_efficiency</ref> The plant uses most of this energy to build itself and support its internal processes, so the yield of oil producing algae might be about 0,3 to 1%. the average yield of crops is about 2% by mass and 1% of edible components. Some types of algae produce about 40% oil by mass.

	A large support infrastructure to produce the necessary fertilizers, clean the water, control the plants genetics, gather the algae and control the environment would be required.		A large support infrastructure to produce the necessary fertilizers, clean the water, control the plants genetics, gather the algae and control the environment would be required.

Michel Lamontagne at 02:41, 9 May 2019

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	[[Image:alga_and_bubbles.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|Algae in algaculture with bubbles of oxygen]]		[[Image:alga_and_bubbles.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|Algae in algaculture with bubbles of oxygen]]
			[[File:Food dome group.jpg\|thumb\|500x500px\|A hypothetical aerated tank farm of the surface of Mars. The thermal inertia of water should prevent the tanks from freezing, and the use of infrared reflective membranes and multiwalled tanks could allow the heat to build up to useful temperatures.]]
	'''Algae''' are a diverse group of organisms, ranging from ten meter long kelp to [[microbes\|unicellular]] dinoflagellate. These organisms are a vital link in many food chains on [[Earth]]. The farming of algae is called [[algaculture]].		'''Algae''' are a diverse group of organisms, ranging from ten meter long kelp to [[microbes\|unicellular]] dinoflagellate. These organisms are a vital link in many food chains on [[Earth]]. The farming of algae is called [[algaculture]].

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	===Open Pools===		===Open Pools===
	Open pools are similar to the natural environment of many species of algae.		Open pools are similar to the natural environment of many species of algae.

	===Aerated Tanks===		===Aerated Tanks===
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	===CO2 eating algae===		===CO2 eating algae===
	~~Certain types of~~ algae ~~can~~ feed off ~~of organic carbon~~ as well as sunlight.<ref>[http://www.geek.com/news/biochemist-creates-co2-eating-light-that-runs-on-algae-1487699/ Biochemist creates CO2-eating light that runs on algae]</ref> ~~They consume~~ CO2 ~~and produce oxygen. This works even in~~ the dark and can help to clean the air in the Martian settlement.		All algae feed off CO2 as well as sunlight to produce hydrocarbons for their structure and to store energy in oils, fats and sugars.<ref>[http://www.geek.com/news/biochemist-creates-co2-eating-light-that-runs-on-algae-1487699/ Biochemist creates CO2-eating light that runs on algae]</ref> Oxygen is a byproduct of photosynthesis. CO2 production can continue the dark and can help to clean the air in the Martian settlement.

			== Production ==
			In the right climate on Earth, algae farms can produce 100 tonnes per hectare of biomass. <ref>http://franke.uchicago.edu/bigproblems/Team1-1209.pdf</ref> This compares to about 80 tonnes per hectare for tomatoes in greenhouses, and about 5-10 tonnes per hectare for many crops such as rice, corn and wheat. As Mars gets roughly half the sunlight Earth does, a production rate of 50 tonnes per hectare might eventually be possible. The energy conversion rate of photosynthesis driving this production is about 3-4%.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photosynthetic_efficiency</ref> The plant uses most of this energy to build itself and support its internal processes, so the yield of oil producing algae might be about 0,3 to 1%. the average yield of crops is about 2% by mass and 1% of edible components.

	~~==Open Issues==~~		A large support infrastructure to produce the necessary fertilizers, clean the water, control the plants genetics, gather the algae and control the environment would be required.
	*What is known about the ~~efficiency factor of energy transformation from light energy to chemical energy? We need a [[food#Nutrition~~ and ~~Energy Calculations\|calculation]] and a comparison with other food crop~~.

	==References==		==References==
	<references/>		<references />

	[[category:biospherics]]		[[category:biospherics]]

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	Special algae produce light.<ref>[http://www.wikihow.com/Grow-Bioluminescent-Algae-at-Home How to Grow Bioluminescent Algae at Home]</ref> If placed in a sun-lit room, it produces oxygen and proteins during the day. At night it consumes part of the previously produced substances and gives a little light for the settlers, not for other plants to grow. I can imagine those lamps can be useful as an emergency illumination, or may be, if regularly carried towards the living quarters in the evening, as an alternative lighting technology for the living quarters.		Special algae produce light.<ref>[http://www.wikihow.com/Grow-Bioluminescent-Algae-at-Home How to Grow Bioluminescent Algae at Home]</ref> If placed in a sun-lit room, it produces oxygen and proteins during the day. At night it consumes part of the previously produced substances and gives a little light for the settlers, not for other plants to grow. I can imagine those lamps can be useful as an emergency illumination, or may be, if regularly carried towards the living quarters in the evening, as an alternative lighting technology for the living quarters.

	~~Awesome! I applaud Mr Callega for this great dscoivery. I wish our leaders would take up this challenge and make our environment really cleaner with these~~ algae ~~streetlight, or at least start a pilot in some~~ of ~~our biggest cities~~. ~~My only concern would be the vandalism~~-~~prone glass pillars~~.~~If I had~~ the ~~money I would invest~~ in ~~this fantastic project rightaway! Alas, but I will tell everybody willing to listen~~.		===CO2 eating algae===
			Certain types of algae can feed off of organic carbon as well as sunlight.<ref>[http://www.geek.com/news/biochemist-creates-co2-eating-light-that-runs-on-algae-1487699/ Biochemist creates CO2-eating light that runs on algae]</ref> They consume CO2 and produce oxygen. This works even in the dark and can help to clean the air in the Martian settlement.

	==Open Issues==		==Open Issues==

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	Special algae produce light.<ref>[http://www.wikihow.com/Grow-Bioluminescent-Algae-at-Home How to Grow Bioluminescent Algae at Home]</ref> If placed in a sun-lit room, it produces oxygen and proteins during the day. At night it consumes part of the previously produced substances and gives a little light for the settlers, not for other plants to grow. I can imagine those lamps can be useful as an emergency illumination, or may be, if regularly carried towards the living quarters in the evening, as an alternative lighting technology for the living quarters.		Special algae produce light.<ref>[http://www.wikihow.com/Grow-Bioluminescent-Algae-at-Home How to Grow Bioluminescent Algae at Home]</ref> If placed in a sun-lit room, it produces oxygen and proteins during the day. At night it consumes part of the previously produced substances and gives a little light for the settlers, not for other plants to grow. I can imagine those lamps can be useful as an emergency illumination, or may be, if regularly carried towards the living quarters in the evening, as an alternative lighting technology for the living quarters.

	~~===CO2 eating~~ algae~~===~~		Awesome! I applaud Mr Callega for this great dscoivery. I wish our leaders would take up this challenge and make our environment really cleaner with these algae streetlight, or at least start a pilot in some of our biggest cities. My only concern would be the vandalism-prone glass pillars.If I had the money I would invest in this fantastic project rightaway! Alas, but I will tell everybody willing to listen.
	~~Certain types~~ of ~~algae can feed off of organic carbon as well as sunlight~~.~~<ref>[http://www.geek.com/news/biochemist-creates-co2-eating-light-that-runs-on-algae~~-~~1487699/ Biochemist creates CO2-eating light that runs on algae]</ref> They consume CO2 and produce oxygen~~. ~~This works even~~ in ~~the dark and can help~~ to ~~clean the air in the Martian settlement~~.

	==Open Issues==		==Open Issues==

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	===Emergency Light===		===Emergency Light===
	Special algae produce light. <ref>[http://www.~~geek~~.com/~~news/biochemist~~-~~creates~~-~~co2~~-~~eating~~-~~light-that-runs-on-algae-1487699/ Biochemist creates CO2-eating light that runs on algae~~]</ref> If placed in a sun-lit room, it produces oxygen and proteins during the day. At night it consumes part of the previously produced substances and gives a little light for the settlers, not for other plants to grow. I can imagine those lamps can be useful as an emergency illumination, or may be, if regularly carried towards the living quarters in the evening, as an alternative lighting technology for the living quarters.		Special algae produce light.<ref>[http://www.wikihow.com/Grow-Bioluminescent-Algae-at-Home How to Grow Bioluminescent Algae at Home]</ref> If placed in a sun-lit room, it produces oxygen and proteins during the day. At night it consumes part of the previously produced substances and gives a little light for the settlers, not for other plants to grow. I can imagine those lamps can be useful as an emergency illumination, or may be, if regularly carried towards the living quarters in the evening, as an alternative lighting technology for the living quarters.

			===CO2 eating algae===
			Certain types of algae can feed off of organic carbon as well as sunlight.<ref>[http://www.geek.com/news/biochemist-creates-co2-eating-light-that-runs-on-algae-1487699/ Biochemist creates CO2-eating light that runs on algae]</ref> They consume CO2 and produce oxygen. This works even in the dark and can help to clean the air in the Martian settlement.

	==Open Issues==		==Open Issues==

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	==Uses of Algae==		==Uses of Algae==

	===[[Food]]===		===Food===
	Algae are an excellent source of [[vitamins]], [[oil\|oils]], [[fatty acids]], and [[minerals and trace elements in food\|minerals]], and are eaten in many parts of the world. They can be grown in tanks filled with waste water, and aerated with CO<small>2</small> from the martian [[atmosphere]]. A welcome side effect is the release of free [[oxygen]].		Algae are an excellent source of [[vitamins]], [[oil\|oils]], [[fatty acids]], and [[minerals and trace elements in food\|minerals]], and are [[food\|eaten]] in many parts of the world. They can be grown in tanks filled with waste water, and aerated with CO<small>2</small> from the martian [[atmosphere]]. A welcome side effect is the release of free [[oxygen]].

	===[[Fertilizer]]===		===Fertilizer===
	Algae is currently used on Earth as a fertilizer.		Algae is currently used on Earth as a [[fertilizer]].

	===Waste Water Treatment===		===Waste Water Treatment===
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	===Chemosynthesis===		===Chemosynthesis===
	Certain species of algae can be grown to produce [[hydrogen]] and [[hydrocarbon synthesis\|hydrocarbons]].		Certain species of algae can be grown to produce [[hydrogen]] and [[hydrocarbon synthesis\|hydrocarbons]].

			===Emergency Light===
			Special algae produce light. <ref>[http://www.geek.com/news/biochemist-creates-co2-eating-light-that-runs-on-algae-1487699/ Biochemist creates CO2-eating light that runs on algae]</ref> If placed in a sun-lit room, it produces oxygen and proteins during the day. At night it consumes part of the previously produced substances and gives a little light for the settlers, not for other plants to grow. I can imagine those lamps can be useful as an emergency illumination, or may be, if regularly carried towards the living quarters in the evening, as an alternative lighting technology for the living quarters.

	==Open Issues==		==Open Issues==
	*What is known about the efficiency factor of energy transformation from light energy to chemical energy? We need a [[food#Nutrition and Energy Calculations\|calculation]] and a comparison with other food crop.		*What is known about the efficiency factor of energy transformation from light energy to chemical energy? We need a [[food#Nutrition and Energy Calculations\|calculation]] and a comparison with other food crop.

			==References==
			<references/>

	[[category:biospherics]]		[[category:biospherics]]
	[[category:agriculture]]		[[category:agriculture]]

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	Algae digest excess organic molecules and CO<small>2</small>.		Algae digest excess organic molecules and CO<small>2</small>.

	~~I cannot tell a lie, that raelly helped~~.		===Chemosynthesis===
			Certain species of algae can be grown to produce [[hydrogen]] and [[hydrocarbon synthesis\|hydrocarbons]].

	==Open Issues==		==Open Issues==

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	Algae digest excess organic molecules and CO<small>2</small>.		Algae digest excess organic molecules and CO<small>2</small>.

	~~===Chemosynthesis===~~		I cannot tell a lie, that raelly helped.
	~~Certain species of algae can be grown to produce [[hydrogen]] and [[hydrocarbon synthesis\|hydrocarbons]]~~.

	==Open Issues==		==Open Issues==

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	Certain species of algae can be grown to produce [[hydrogen]] and [[hydrocarbon synthesis\|hydrocarbons]].		Certain species of algae can be grown to produce [[hydrogen]] and [[hydrocarbon synthesis\|hydrocarbons]].

	~~Super ecxietd~~ to ~~see more of this kind of stuff online~~.		==Open Issues==
			*What is known about the efficiency factor of energy transformation from light energy to chemical energy? We need a [[food#Nutrition and Energy Calculations\|calculation]] and a comparison with other food crop.

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			[[category:agriculture]]