Novel Extraction Processes for mulTiple high-value compoUNds from selected Algal source materials (NEPTUNA) | Marinebiotech

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Novel Extraction Processes for mulTiple high-value compoUNds from selected Algal source materials (NEPTUNA)

Abstract

Novel enzyme-based extraction technologies will be applied to algal biomass derived from selected algal taxonomic groups including macroalgae (seaweeds), microalgae and cyanobacteria. Algal species will be chosen according to their potential to produce high bioactive levels which will be further enhanced by applying abiotic stresses. Algal extracts produced by enzymatic and traditional approaches will be tested for multiple applications, concentrating on antioxidant and antimicrobial activities with applications in food, cosmetics, animal health (aquaculture) and personal/home care. Extracts that exhibit high activities will be chemically characterised to identify active components.

Coordinator

Dr Dagmar Stengel, National University of Ireland Galway, Ireland

Consortium

Name

Organisation

Country

Dagmar Stengel

National University of Ireland Galway

Ireland

Alan Dobson

University College Cork

Ireland

Peter Bossier

Ghent University

Belgium

Sarah Hosking

Unilever

UK

Jeanette Andersen

UiT- The Arctic University of Norway

Norway

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