Lillianah Technologies develops cost-effective carbon removal technology by cultivating specific diatom species in proprietary photobioreactors and releasing them into polluted nearshore marine environments to extract excess nutrients and mitigate ecological issues. This approach targets the removal of over 2 billion tons of CO2e annually, significantly reducing the costs associated with traditional carbon capture methods.
Funding
$625K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Existing carbon removal technologies are expensive and unable to scale sufficiently to meet global demand and offset current emission levels. This shortfall contributes to rising ocean temperatures, acidification, hypoxia, and disruption of marine ecosystems.
Solution
Lillianah Technologies offers a cost-effective carbon removal solution by cultivating specific diatom species in proprietary, self-manufactured photobioreactors. These diatoms are then released into polluted nearshore marine environments, where they outcompete harmful algae and rapidly extract excess nutrients. The resulting biogenic sediment facilitates long-term carbon storage, effectively removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and revitalizing marine ecosystems. This approach is significantly cheaper than direct air capture, enabling large-scale deployment and substantial carbon removal.
Target Audience
Lillianah Technologies targets entities seeking cost-effective and scalable carbon removal solutions, including governmental organizations, environmental agencies, and corporations aiming to offset their carbon emissions and invest in marine ecosystem restoration.
Features
- Proprietary photobioreactors designed and manufactured in-house to optimize diatom cultivation.
- Selection and cultivation of specific diatom varieties for efficient carbon sequestration and nutrient extraction.
- Deployment of diatoms in polluted nearshore environments to address ecological issues like dead zones.
- Natural marine sedimentation process for long-term geological carbon storage.
- Real-time monitoring of dissolved oxygen and spatial data via buoy-based sensor arrays.
- Measurement and verification approach integrating direct measurements, robust data analysis, and the latest scientific findings.
- eDNA analysis for monitoring and ensuring overall biodiversity.