Professor Linda Lawton l.lawton@rgu.ac.uk
Professor
Valorisation of algal biomass
People Involved
Professor Christine Edwards c.edwards@rgu.ac.uk
Professor
Project Description
ScotBio uses novel biotech approaches to manufacture natural pigments and vegan proteins from microalgae with applications in food, cosmetics, textiles and pharmaceuticals. The microalgae make this pigment as well as many other bioactive compounds using light, carbon dioxide, simple nutrients and lots of water. This project will develop membrane separation processes for efficient recycling of the process water and left-over nutrients reducing production costs by >£300k a year and 5.01 million litres of freshwater per annum, contributing to a more circular economy. In parallel, an exciting bioactive polysaccharide excreted into the water will be recovered, characterised, and developed as a high value new products for cosmetic and pharmaceutical markets.
| Project Acronym | VAB |
|---|---|
| Status | Project Complete |
| Funder(s) | Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre |
| Value | £96,983.00 |
| Project Dates | Mar 1, 2023 - Feb 29, 2024 |
| Partner Organisations | ScotBio University of Edinburgh |
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