Functional Engineering of a Photosynthetic Desalination Pump Circuit

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Program:
Exploratory Topics
Award:
$561,092
Location:
Wellington, Colorado
Status:
ALUMNI
Project Term:
05/01/2020 - 03/31/2023

Technology Description:

Phytodetectors will design and engineer a synthetic biological pump circuit to increase the volume of water produced via photosynthetic desalination. This project builds off previous technology designed by Phytodetectors: a mangrove-inspired ultra-filter that allows plants to purify salt water as well as secrete water with properties comparable to bottled water. The partnership seeks to demonstrate the commercial viability of photosynthetic desalination.

Contact

ARPA-E Program Director:
Dr. Marina Sofos
Project Contact:
Dr. June Medford
Press and General Inquiries Email:
ARPA-E-Comms@hq.doe.gov
Project Contact Email:
june.medford@phytodetectors.com

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Release Date:
05/20/2020