Archives: Proyectos

The GREENFARM project aims to develop a sustainable biorefinery based on microalgae that allows recovering more than 90% of the nutrients from agro-industrial waste, while producing value-added biostimulants and biopesticides. The result is a zero emission process. GREENFARM is based on the proven extensive experience of the partners in the production of microalgae, in the use of pig manure as a source of nutrients, the capacity of microalgae to produce biostimulants and biopesticides, and the market demand for this type of services and products. The GREENFARM project is supported by farmers’ associations and biotech companies, and will be carried out in collaboration with the IFAPA research center with extensive experience in agriculture.

The microalgae will be used to recover nutrients (carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus) from agro-industrial waste, avoiding the need to use chemical fertilizers that exert a high pressure of sustainability on the environment, and at the same time obtain a benefit from the treatment of these waters. residuals. using less energy than that associated with conventional treatment processes.

Objectives:

Scaling-up of the results of the PURASOL project to photobioreactors on a pilot scale, evaluation of the process, techno-economic study and the sustainability of the process.

The ALCERES project aims to develop a new and innovative line of biostimulants based on microalgae extracts with plant growth promoting activity, in order to provide agriculture with nutritional tools that contribute to reducing the use of nitrogen and phosphorus. chemical. In addition, the development of a production process for a Trichoderma fungus, typical of Biorizon Biotech, non-commercial to date and with powerful antifungal activity that would be the basis of a new biopesticide that contributes to reducing the use of of chemical synthesis phytosanitary products.

Objectives:

• Development of a microalgae biomass production process in residual currents for the recovery of N and P.
• Modeling of the cultivation process in waste streams.
• Production of strains with biostimulant activity.
• Maximization of the biostimulant profile based on the medium and culture conditions.
• Large-scale cultivation of selected microalgae on an industrial scale.
• Crop optimization in pilot raceway system (80 m2, parameters and management).
• Modeling of cultivation in an industrial system.
• Development of harvesting methodologies and
• biomass stabilization.
• Cultivation without use of fresh water.
• Open production without contamination.

The RITAL project is made up of three entities with extensive experience in the development of biotechnological processes based on microalgae, and aims to respond to technological and training/transfer needs for the development of sustainable microalgae production processes that integrate water treatment. residuals and obtaining products of agricultural and aquaculture interest. Therefore, the objective of the project is to improve existing knowledge in processes based on microalgae for the treatment of wastewater and obtaining products of agricultural and aquaculture interest, as well as the training of scientists, technologists and professionals in this field, and the transfer of knowledge to the productive sector. The general objective of the project is to apply the current knowledge available in the requesting groups to the development of sustainable wastewater treatment processes and improvement of food production using microalgae.

Objectives:

The general objective is achieved through the following specific objectives:

• Knowledge transfer in wastewater treatment processes using microalgae.
• Development of joint pilot experiences to validate existing prior knowledge.
• Enhancement of the biomass generated for its application in various fields, related to both agriculture and aquaculture.
• Dissemination of knowledge in the scientific field, especially the incorporation of women into it.
• Transfer to the productive sector and preparation of new development proposals.

This project proposes the development of a theoretical model of CO₂ capture systems using aquatic plants and algae: This task consists of defining a theoretical model that will be later verified. The theoretical model aims to define the capacity of processes based on algae and aquatic plants to capture CO₂ based on the most relevant design and operation variables. Then, the model developed will be evaluatedin a small scale, through laboratory tests and later tests in small-scale reactors that confirm the CO₂ production and capture values predicted by the model.

Objectives:

• Study and model the CO₂ uptake potential of hybrid systems microalgae/seaweeds.
• Evaluate the model and scaleup to pilot scale.

ATRESBIO is a project led by CTA with the aim of promoting value chains to obtain bioproducts derived from biomass from olive groves, horticulture and algae in Andalusia. ATRESBIO analyzes Andalusian capacities in research and in 10 key innovation services, with the aim of identifying areas for improvement. In addition, the project will draw up an action plan for the deployment of the bioeconomy in Andalusia and a medium-term technological surveillance system. In this way, ATRESBIO aims to maximize the competitiveness and sustainability of the Andalusian industrial fabric in the area of the bioeconomy, facilitating economic growth and the generation of jobs associated with sectors with high added value for the region.

Objectives:

• To promote value chains in Andalucia to boost economy and sustanaibility.
• Improve Andalusian competitivity.
• Strengthen the Andalusian industrial fabric.

The main objective of the project is to develop the necessary knowledge and technology to be able to redefine the current quartz agglomerates known as Silestone® into agglomerated materials with a quartz and cristobalite content below 10% in composition.

Objectives:

• Fluid dynamics study of the mixing process of inerts with resins for the company COSENTINO.
• Decrease the mineral composition below 10%.

The starting hypothesis of the ALGFOOD project is that it is possible to produce safe, high-quality functional foods that are well accepted by consumers using microalgae produced in a sustainable, efficient manner and at a competitive price using photobioreactors that operate with artificial light and using combustion gases that normally end up in the atmosphere.

Objectives:

• Evaluate the production of S. platensis with combustion gases for human-related uses..
• Evaluation of the final consumer acceptance of such products.

The main aim and objective of the Action is to organize and coordinate an innovative and dynamic Network, connecting academia, industries and water management authorities to advance and apply knowledge and expertise on zoosporic parasites (i.e. aquatic fungi and fungi-like microorganisms) and the relation with their hosts in natural ecosystems and industrial algal biotech production.

Objectives:

• Build a network to acquire knowledge on parasites that hinder the production of microalgae.
• Characterize such parasites.
• Implemeting strategies to minimize the impact of such parasites.