Patent ID: 7997025
Filing Date: 2011-08-16
Classification: C12M

Abstract:
1. A photo-bioreactor module for producing algal bioproducts, comprising: at least an upper and a lower light-transmitting member each having a plurality of openings, wherein said upper and said lower light-transmitting members are spaced apart from one another and at least one of said upper and said lower light-transmitting members includes at least one light connection terminal for coupling in light from a light source and transmitting said light laterally, and a plurality of photobioreactor conduits each extending from respective openings in said upper and said lower light-transmitting member and defining an algae containment interior space, wherein said plurality of photobioreactor conduits contact said upper and a lower light-transmitting members along areas of contact, wherein said light transmitted laterally by said upper and said lower light-transmitting members couples into said plurality of photobioreactor conduits along said areas of contact.