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The SolarMagnatron

Commercial scale photo-bioreactor and

algal biomass production stimulation

using electromagnetic energy

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Disclaimer

Some of the statements in this presentation, including but not limited to the pro forma financial information, constitute forward-looking

statements relating to future events or future financial performance. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as

“may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “schedule,” “plan,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “potential,” or “continue” (or the negative

of such terms or similar words). You should read the forward-looking statements carefully because those statements indicate future

expectations. As such, any forward-looking statements are inherently subject to changes in economic, regulatory, operational and

other circumstances that cannot be foreseen. Any adverse changes in applicable regulations or market and operating conditions may

have a material adverse effect on the Company. In addition, certain assumptions made by the Company may not materialize, and

unanticipated events and circumstances may occur subsequent to the date of this presentation.

In evaluating the forward-looking statements, prospective investors should specifically consider various factors, including those factors

discussed under the heading entitled “Investment Considerations” in this presentation. Those factors may cause actual results to differ

materially from any forward-looking statement. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking

statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, profitability, or achievements. Moreover,

neither the Company nor its management assumes any responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of such statements in the

future. The Company does not plan, and undertake no obligation, to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this

presentation.

This presentation is for informational purposes only, and is not an offer to sell securities. All figures are in U.S. dollars.

Securities are offered through Capital Guardian, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Securities Products are not FDIC insured, are not bank

guaranteed, and may lose value.

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Source: Wikipedia

Earth history

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Renewable

biofuels

Fine chemicals

Pharmaceuticals

Cosmetics

Agricultural

feedstock

Algae

CO2

capture

Aquaculture

Water

remediation

Algae are used for...

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Algae highly efficient crop 150,000

25 35 48 61 102 113 127

287

Bio-oil yield (Gallons per Acre per Year)

635

15,000

Source: NREL

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COST

SPACE

PRODUCTIVITY

Five years of research into photobioreactors

Cultivation Harvest Conversion Distribution

retail

Algae

selection

AlgaStar approach

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AlgaStar SolarMagnatronTM PBR

Patent No.: U.S. 8,XXX,XXX

Inventor: John Ericsson

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Main photobioreactor

(airlift design)

Flat panel

photobioreactor

Hybrid PBR design

Patent No.: U.S. 8,XXX,XXX

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Electromagnetic biostimulation

Source: Wikipedia

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Algae bio-stimulation

Sources: Hunt R.W. et al. Int. J. Mol. Sci. (2009)

Small D. et al. Bioelectromagnetics (2011)

Cyanobacteria

Microalga

22-50% with magnetic fields

50% with microwave

90-400% with magnetic fields

Archea - Eubacteria - Yeast

Chlorella kessleri

4X

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Biology 101

Time

Ce

ll n

um

be

r

Lag phase

Log phase

Sationary

phase

Death

phase

steeper = faster

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Boosting algae growth (Control)

Source: Ericsson J.D. & Dr. Urnowey S.P.

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Boosting algae growth

Source: Ericsson J.D. & Dr. Urnowey S.P.

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Commercial potential

Commercial scale prototype with 4,500gal / 17,000L

biomass in culture

Increased biomass production by combining solar

and electromagnetic energy

Optimal culture mixing and growth conditions

Efficient mixing with little hydrodynamic stress

Designed for continuous algal production

Cost effective & simple fiberglass construction

Modular, compact & small footprint design

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John Ericsson Chief Executive Officer

[email protected]

M: (850) 525-3515

www.algastar.com

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Investor Contact Information

Glenn Walthall

Managing Director of Investment

Banking

Capital Guardian, LLC

Phone: (704) 953.4472 Email: [email protected]

For inquiries on investing in AlgaStar, please contact: