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Deliverables


TU1 | Pioneering process for optimal microalgae biomass production by selected strains

Deliverable 1.1 - Determination of the culture conditions of the selected strains of the microalgae in a conventional PBR laboratory scale and comparison of productivity and biomass composition of the strains.

Deliverable 1.2 - Protocol for the cultivation of high concentration microalgae in an innovative PBR system for mass production of biomass of desired composition.

Deliverable 1.3 - Scaling strategy of the innovative PBR system and transition from discontinuous / semi-continuous to continuous operation.

  

TU2 | Efficient use of light energy for photosynthetic systems

Deliverable 2.1 - Synthesis of inorganic photostimulated micro-particles with prolonged light emission of desired wavelength and optimal radiation intensity.

Deliverable 2.2 - Upgrade of luminescent particles by providing magnetic properties for efficient recovery and reuse.

 

TU3 | Evaluation of the nutritional dynamics of microalgae

Deliverable 3.1 - Microalgae biomass composition in terms of protein and sugar content.

Deliverable 3.2 - Composition of microalgae biomass in terms of fatty acid content and characterization of the fatty fraction.

Deliverable 3.3 - Evaluation of polyunsaturated fatty acids and other components of microalgae biomass as additives in human food products.

Deliverable 3.4 - Evaluation of biomass characteristics for their use for poultry and fish feed.

 

TU4 | Utilization of individual fractions of microalgae biomass in the agri-food chain

Deliverable 4.1 - Protocol for the production of animal feed and fish feed enriched with microalgae.

Deliverable 4.2 - Growth parameters of poultry fed with microalgae-enriched feed.

Deliverable 4.3 - Growth parameters of fish fed with microalgae-enriched feed.

Deliverable 4.4 - Characterization of the fatty acid profile of fish and poultry fed with microalgae-enriched feed.

Deliverable 4.5 - Recovery and utilization of ingredients for the development of a human food product.

Deliverable 4.6 - Development and characterization of an innovative dairy product for human consumption.

 

TU5 | Energy recovery and environmental management of process residues

Deliverable 5.1 - Quantitative and qualitative characterization of residual biorefinery streams.

Deliverable 5.2 - Evaluation of upgrading waste and by-products of the biorefinery to products of high added value.

Deliverable 5.3 - Pilot production of biofuels for energy optimization of the proposed biorefinery and / or commercial utilization.

 

TU6 | Study of sustainability and commercial exploitation of the proposed technology and development of extroversion of the project

Deliverable 6.1 - Website development for internal and external dissemination of results.

Deliverable 6.2 - Intermediate report on diffusion actions.

Deliverable 6.3 - Life cycle analysis and environmental impacts of microalgae biomass production technology and their products.

Deliverable 6.4 - Techno-economic analysis and strategic investment plan for technology development on an industrial scale with high sustainability indicators.

Deliverable 6.5 - Organizing and conducting a technology presentation day for productive organizations and developing a commercial network of the project's business entities.

Deliverable 6.6 - Final report on diffusion and technology utilization actions.