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Algatech Nusantara, a biotechnology startup in Yogyakarta, is innovating in carbon capture through microalgae, utilizing a closed photobioreactor system to enhance CO₂ absorption and oxygen production. While microalgae, such as spirulina and chlorella, offer rapid carbon absorption compared to trees, challenges like carbon storage and energy consumption persist, compounded by the absence of national standards for carbon accounting. The company aims to position microalgae as a multifaceted solution for air pollution, with potential applications in food, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals.