ALGAE

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Objective

The project aims to develop and validate an innovative model integrating the energy industry with microalgal biotechnology, with the goal of valorizing industrial CO₂ as a resource for the sustainable production of high value-added biomass.

The project seeks to establish a demonstrative and replicable cluster capable of integrating industrial production with the circular bioeconomy, contributing to process decarbonization and the creation of new value chains in the feed and nutraceutical sectors.

Role of MICAMO LAB

MICAMO LAB contributed to the technical and scientific activities by carrying out food analyses aimed at evaluating the potential extraction of protein fractions and chlorophyll from the produced biomass. The company also conducted risk assessments of the plant, chemometric studies for qualitative sample characterization, and research on the potential use of biomass in feed applications, particularly in aquaculture.

MICAMO LAB’s involvement focused on ensuring the safety, quality, and industrial scalability of the results obtained.

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LOCATION & PERIOD

September 2023 – March 2026
Liguria – Italy (Camporosso – IPLOM Refinery)

 

FUNDING PROGRAMME

Liguria ERDF Programme (PR FESR) 2021–2027
Action 1.1.1 – Support for the implementation of research and experimental development projects for companies associated with Research and Innovation Clusters

 

CALL

Industrial Research and Experimental Development Project
“Study and development of an innovative microalgae cultivation system through the valorization of industrial CO₂”.

 

PARTNERS

  • Lead Partner: Archimede Ricerche S.r.l.
  • IPLOM S.p.A.
  • MICAMO LAB
  • University of Genoa (DICCA)
  • Ireos Laboratori
  • Prometheus

 

FOCUS

Integration between industrial processes (methane steam reforming for hydrogen production) and innovative closed LED photobioreactor systems, within a circular economy framework aimed at emission reduction and CO₂ valorization as a secondary raw material
Study and optimization of high value-added microalgal biomass cultivation, including nutritional, analytical, and functional characterization for applications in the feed and nutraceutical sectors