SOLAR ENERGY FUNNELING USING THERMOPLASTICS FOR ALGAE AND CYANOBACTERIA GROWTH

摘要

Disclosed is a wavelength conversion material for use in a photo-bioreactor for growing phototrophic organisms. The wavelength conversion material includes an organic fluorescent dye and a polymeric matrix, wherein the organic fluorescent dye is solubilized in the polymeric matrix. The wavelength-conversion material is capable of absorbing light comprising a wavelength of 280 to 650 nm and emitting the absorbed light at a wavelength of 400 to 800 nm.