Project Name : Alguel (Algae as Fuel)
Theme Name : Natural Resource & their Conservation
Objective: To reduce the dependence on fossil fuels and to create greener environment
Scientific Principle: Algae can be used as potent source of energy as it is the cheapest source, Fast growing plankton fixes CO2 to reduce pollution. Different ways to obtaining energy from algae are as follows:
1. During Photosynthesis, photolysis of H2O electrons is releasd which can be
taken out in external circuit through nanoelectrode and used to run devices.
2. If aerobic enzymes of algae are blocked then it starts producing ethanol via anaerobic respiration and this ethanol can be used as fuel in Fuel Cell to generate electricity.
3. If large scale algae can be grown as a raw material Biogas Plant and Biogas thus formed can be utilized as cooking fuel and for the generation of electricity.
Materials Used: Used can, used paint bottles, used boxes, saw dust, LED, Motor, Colours, Algae, and POP.
Working Investigation/Findings: Algae fixes CO2 to prepare food which can minimize air pollution on large scale. Algae so formed may also be utilized as Biomass to generate Biogas for Electricity production and household cooking purposes. If we inhibit respiratory enzymes of algae then it will perform anaerobic respiration to produce ethanol, which is a better fuel than petrol and diesel in terms of carbon emission.
Utility and Further Scope of the Project: Carbon emission in today’s world is major concern in terms of global warming, so to protect the mother earth and make it a better planet for mankind there is a need to develop ecofriendly fuel and source of energy. To achieve this, algae is the future and main focus of the project is to create and harness such source of energy which are renewable and less polluting.
Name of the School: Delhi Public School, Mathura.
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