Valuable Project
Valorisation of fungal Biomass using novel Enzymatic technology
About
VALUABLE will focus on the demonstration of a platform non-plant-based biomass valorisation process for the production of yeast oils as a viable substitute for fossil-based and plant-based products (such as palm oil) in applications such as cosmetics, adhesives and resins. More specifically, the VALUABLE process will valorise Aspergillus niger biomass feedstock to demonstrate:
· Techno-economic viability of producing oils as a substitute for fossil based and plant-based products for applications in cosmetics and bio-based chemicals (e.g., resins for coatings) markets.
· Better valorisation of fungal biomass waste streams rich in chitin for the production of non-animal derived chitosan and chitosan oligomers for use in applications such as cosmetics and bio-based chemicals (e.g., adhesives) markets.
Objectives
Assess
To assess and validate the environmental footprint and commercial viability of the VALUABLE process.
Upcycling
To demonstrate the viability of the VALUABLE platform process by upcycling Aspergillus niger fungal.
Benefits
To demonstrate economic benefit and improved industrial competitiveness by adopting and implementing.
Results
To develop and transparently communicate the results and activities of VALUABLE and disseminate the key outputs.
Biomass to chemicals
Biomass residues from the citric acid industry (residual aspergillus) to chitosan/chitosin and derivatives, and yeast oil
Latest from the blog
Our first comic has been published!
THE THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE VALUABLE PROJECT WAS DONE!
GST AT THE HEF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES SYMPOSIUM
