Miona

After testing our algae aggregates in concrete mixtures, it was found that the technology did not work as intended, and further testing did not fall within our budget, or personal plans. Failing fast, Miona was disbanded in August 2022. Please, feel free to reach out if you have any questions about our research results. https://www.wur.nl/en/newsarticle/cryocop-wins-the-4tu-carbon-removal-student-challenge.htm Microalgae are among the fastest growing organisms in the world and can capture up to 1.8 kg of CO2 per kg of biomass using photosynthesis. Microalgae production is still very expensive, but by using a set of innovative technologies we are making it a lot cheaper. By converting the created algae biomass to a concrete-additive, the CO2 is stored and removed from the carbon cycle. At the same time, it will eliminate the carbon emissions made during concrete production. With a skilled, multidisciplinary team and support from the 4 technical universities of the Netherlands, Miona aims to capture CO2 from the air on a massive scale, while solving one of the greatest problems in the construction industry.