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September 6, 2024

University of Minho researchers present advances in DNA Barcoding at the International Conference, in Belém, Brazil

The University of Minho, co-promoter of SP1b of the Algae Vertical project, represented by a team of researchers, took part in another edition of the International Conference on the Barcode of Life, which took place in Belém of Pará, Brazil, from 3 to 6 September 2024. The work emphasised the use of advanced DNA analysis techniques to monitor marine macrozoobenthos
August 30, 2024

Innovation in Aquaculture: SP5 Promoters Highlight Microalgae Diets at AQUA24 in Copenhagen

SP5 – Aquaculture Feeds was present at the AQUA24 World Aquaculture Society Meetings, which took place from 26 to 30 August in Copenhagen, Denmark. Co-organizers Sparos, CIIMAR, CCMAR, GreenCoLab and S2AquaColab highlighted their innovative work on microalgae-based diets to increase the robustness and immunity of larvae and juveniles during times of stress. There was also a presentation by researcher Rodrigo
July 29, 2024

Necton installs SANI membranes to improve microalgae harvesting

Harvesting is a fundamental stage in the production of microalgae. As part of  Necton’s Demonstration Unit, under sub-project SP1a of the AlgaeVertical project, SANI membranes have been installed and are operational. The main objective of this new infrastructure is to pre-concentrate microalgae cultures before centrifugation, reducing dehydration time and consequently improving production efficiency. The company is pleased with this acquisition,
July 24, 2024

Necton at the forefront of sustainable microalgae production

Necton, leader of sub-project 1a, has installed an advanced refrigeration system. This system is part of the DEMO “more efficient and sustainable production”, which uses a chiller connected to heat exchangers to cool microalgae cultures in tubular photobioreactors when temperatures are high, avoiding the use of fresh water, a very scarce resource in the Algarve. In addition, the entire system
July 17, 2024

CIIMAR is part of the ICNPR2024 panel in Kraków, Poland

Researchers from CIIMAR took part in the International Congress on Natural Products (ICNPR2024) held in Kraków, Poland, from 13 to 17 July. As part of sub-project 1a, they presented  “Novel health potential of isomers of 132-hydroxypheophytin a from Arthrospira platensis“, a presentation that identifies the most bioactive compounds in Spirulina for obesity. The congress brought together experts and researchers from
July 11, 2024

90 seconds of science – Podcast – Antena 1 | Hugo Pereira of GreenCoLab explains the mission of Algae Vertical

Hugo Pereira General Manager of GreenCoLab, a collaborative laboratory located at the University of Algarve, which is part of several Algae Vertical sub-projects, explained the mission of this innovative project in the algae industry, on Antena 1 – RTP  “90 seconds of science” podcast. The episode entitled “At the University of the Algarve, a group of researchers is trying to
June 22, 2024

Transversal | ISAP – 8º Congress of the International Society for Applied Phycology

From 16 to 21 June, the 8th Congress of the International Society of Applied Physiology (ISAP) took place in Porto This year’s theme was “Algae 2030: Opportunities and Challenges”, and the Algae Vertical project was represented by several sub-project co-promoters, including GreenCoLAb, the University of Aveiro, ALGAplus, the University of Minho, CIIMAR and CCMAR. During the event, several posters and
June 12, 2024

University of Minho at the International Conference on Algal Biomass, Biofuels and Bioproducts (AlgalBB), Florida

The International Conference on Algae Biomass, Biofuels and Bioproducts (AlgalBB) took place in Florida, from 10 to 12 June, and the University of Minho represented SP1a with a presentation on Pavlova gyrans. Entitled “Pavlova gyrans as a promising and sustainable source of carotenoids – optimisation of the main growth parameters”, this presentation highlighted the value of microalgae as a source
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