Microalgae demonstrate great potential as sustainable feedstock materials for bioprocesses. Although their biomass is nutrient-rich, including carbohydrates, protein, lipids, more efficient and sustainable methods are required to solubilise and utilise these components.
This project aims to transform wastewater – derived microalgal biomass, specifically, anaerobic digestate abattoir effluent, into valuable products, like soluble proteins and bioplastics, that can be used in food packaging and animal and human feed, respectively. Thus, offering a path towards a circular bioeconomy. The overarching goal of this microalgal biorefinery approach is to maximise waste-to-profit and foster a circular bioeconomy.
