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Why?
Microalgae (including the cyanobacteria) are established commercial sources of high-value chemicals such as β-carotene, astaxanthin, docosahexaenoic acid, eicosahexaenoic acid, phycobilin pigments and algal extracts for use in cosmetics. Microalgae are also increasingly playing a role in cosmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and functional foods. In the last few years, there has been renewed interest in microalgae as commercial sources of these and other high-value compounds, driven in part by the attempts to develop commercially viable biofuels from microalgae. This paper briefly reviews the main existing and potential high-value products which can be derived from microalgae and considers their commercial development with a particular focus on the various aspects which need to be considered on the path to commercialization, using the experience gained in the commercialization of existing algae products.
Concept programme
- Time: 13.00 – 19.00 h (CET)
Confirmed speakers:
- Michael Borowitzka, Murdoch University, Australia
- Sammy Boussiba, Ben Gurion University, Israel
- Roberto De Philippis, UNIFI, Italy
- Inna Khozin-Goldberg, Ben Gurion University, Israel
- Soshanna Arad, Ben Gurion University, Israel
- Baruch Dach, AlgaeCore Ltd, Israel
- Patricia Harvey, University of Greenwich, UK,
- Omer Grundman, Solabia-Algatech Nutrition, Israel
- Orri Bjornssson, Algalif, Iceland
Concept programme:
13.00 Webinar opening
Webinar welcome and EABA presentation (5 min) – Jean-Paul Cadoret
Aim and framework of this technical webinar by the Chair – Sammy Boussiba (Israel)
13.10 Pitch presentations from each participant in a row (1 minute for each participant) – 40 expected
14.30 Global overview about high value products from microalgae – Sammy Boussiba (Ben-Gurion University – Israel) 40 min. + 5 min. for Q&A
15.15 High value products from algae: Yesterday, today & tomorrow – 10 min. + 5 min. for Q&A, Michael Borowitzka, Murdoch University, Australia
15.30 Break
Case studies – 10 min + 5 Q&A
16.00 Omega’s from micro-algae a survey! Inna Khozin-Goldberg, Ben Gurion University, Israel (20 min)
16.25 Are the cyanobacterial exopolysaccharides suitable for developing high value industrial products? Roberto De Philippis, UNIFI, Italy
16.40 Sulfated polysaccharides of red microalgae: the unlimited potential, Soshanna Arad, Ben Gurion University, Israel
16.55 ‘High-value’ carotenoids from Dunaliella salina: phytoene and 9-cis β-carotene, Patricia Harvey, University of Greenwich, UK
17.10 A fresh view on high value products and novel Spirulina-based ingredients, Baruch Dach, AlgaeCore Ltd, Israel
17.25 What next for astaxanthin? Orri Bjornsson, Algalif, Iceland
17.40 Beta-glucans: new opportunity for microalgae, Omer Grundman, Solabia-Algatech Nutrition, Israel
17.55 Conclusions & debate – Sammy Boussiba, Israel
18.45 Closure Jean Paul Cadoret, EABA
19.00 End of the webinar
More information:
- The webinar organization is developed with the support of Building on Events as in 2020.
- Times are displayed in Central European Time (CET).
- The webinars will use the Zoom platform provided by EurA (EABA Member).
Fees:
€ 195 regular
€ 150 for EABA members
50% increase for tickets booked within the last 10 days.
No VAT is charged. Payment per credit card or Ideal. Invoice provided.
When you need an invoice to make a bank transfer, fill out all details in the registration form and send a mail to info@algaeworkshops.org. The invoice can be prepared by the organisers. Please note: all payments have to be made before the start of the webinar.
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Sammy Boussiba –Vice-President of EABA, Ben Gurion University, Israel. Leading world expert in microalgae biotechnologies.
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