Connect with AzCATI
The Arizona Center for Algae Technology and Innovation (AzCATI) has an extensive network of collaborators both within and outside of Arizona State University (ASU), with partners offering access to a wide range of expertise, research capacity and high quality services.
We provide open test and evaluation facilities for the algae industry and research community that are capable of assessing the performance of individual and combined unit operations across the algal value chain. These capabilities allow for objective, pre-deployment testing of technology looking to enter the market.
Core research areas at ASU and AzCATI include
- Bioprospecting, algal taxonomy an physiology
- DNA based strain typing services
- Algal consortia
- Carbon capture and utilization
- Water and wastewater treatment
- Acidophilic red algae for multi trophic production of biomass and valuable co-products
- Novel sensor development for water quality and process monitoring
- Biomass extraction and conversion
- Long term cultivation studies and crop protection
- Process integration and system scale-up
- Technoeconomic analysis and life cycle assessment
Email:
Phone:
(480) 727-1410
Physical Address:
Arizona State University – Polytechnic Campus
7418 East Innovation Way South (ISTB-3)
Mesa, AZ 85212
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We offer the following services
Strain Identification & Isolation
AzCATI services include the identification and enumeration of microalgae in water and soil samples.
Analytical Services
AzCATI offers a wide variety of analytical services to measure microalgae growth, biochemical composition, and water (culture media) quality characteristics.
Education & Training
AzCATI offers a full suite of education and training courses, ranging from basic algae taxonomy and physiology to in-depth, hands-on training using advanced analytical techniques.
Equipment Testing
The AzCATI laboratories and testbed facilities have been designed to accommodate customer needs across the algae value chain.
Biomass Production and Supply
The AzCATI laboratories and testbed facilities offer biomass production and supply services to academic and industry customers. AzCATI will place the customer’s strain(s) in production or supply microalgae strains based on the specific needs of the customer.