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VGEMS (Vertical Growth Enhancing Mixing Spectrum) is our patented technology that uses spiral perturbations in pipe-type photobioreactors to create enhanced mixing patterns. This brings algae to the light at pipe walls and away again, preventing photobleaching while maximizing growth rates. Unlike traditional systems, VGEMS doesn't rely on light penetration, making it scalable to industrial sizes.

By leveraging advanced technology capable of capturing CO2 from industrial sources—such as coal plants, cement factories, and ethanol facilities—we can divert emissions to grow algae in photobioreactors. The algae efficiently convert this CO2 into valuable biomass products, including high-protein animal feed, natural food colorants, nutraceuticals, and biofuels. This process establishes a circular economy where waste emissions are transformed into profitable, sustainable resources.

Our algae cultivation produces multiple valuable products: high-protein animal and fish feed supplements, natural blue pigments (phycocyanin) and red pigments (astaxanthin) for food coloring, nutraceuticals and cosmetics, organic fertilizers, and renewable biofuels through anaerobic digestion. The specific products depend on the algae species cultivated.

Yes, Unlike traditional tubular photobioreactors limited by light penetration, VGEMS technology brings algae to the light rather than depending on light penetrating into dense cultures. This fundamental difference allows our systems to scale to any diameter needed for industrial applications, with proven results in our 13-inch diameter laboratory systems.

VGEMS photobioreactors achieve algae densities 40-60 times higher than open raceway ponds. They provide controlled environments, prevent contamination, use less land, and create optimal light/dark cycles for maximum growth. The enhanced mixing ensures all algae cells receive proper exposure to light, CO2, and nutrients throughout the growth cycle.

VGEMS technology is highly energy-efficient because it has no moving parts and operates at low flow speeds. The enhanced mixing is achieved through fluid mechanical phenomena (three-dimensional unsteady separation), which requires minimal power input. Energy requirements scale with velocity squared, making our low-speed operation extremely economical.

Yes, VGEMS technology is protected by multiple international patents invented by Dr. Robert Falco and assigned to SolarClean Fuels, LLC. We welcome inquiries from companies interested in partnering opportunities and licensing this patented technology for commercial applications.

Any industry with CO2 emissions can benefit: coal and natural gas power plants, cement manufacturers, ethanol production facilities, fertilizer plants, steel mills, and other fossil-fuel-based industrial processes. The technology is particularly valuable for ethanol plants where clean CO2 from fermentation can produce food-grade products.