Author: Carina Jensen

AQUACOMBINE: New circular industry to help salt effected areas “A picture is worth a thousand words!”Certainly, one of the most quoted sayings. AQUACOMBINE video proves that it is true. So, watch the video and get a first impression of the AQUACOMBINE project.AQUACOMBINE Video illustrates how the AQUACOMBINE new circular approach can help desalinize salt effected … Continue reading AQUACOMBINE: New circular industry to help salt effected areas

Do all salt-tolerant plant species, also called halophytes, prefer saline cultivation conditions? Halophytes are defined as salt-tolerant plant species that are able to finish their complete life cycle at salinities higher than 200 mM NaCl. Does it mean that they always grow better in the presence of salt?It depends – In our experiments we compare … Continue reading Do all salt-tolerant plant species, also called halophytes, prefer saline cultivation conditions?

Biogas – closing the loop of the Halophyte Biorefinery. Final step of the biorefinery to recover energy and nutrients from the halophyte residuesAnaerobic digestion (AD), the microbial process to convert biomass into biogas, is a mature technology for renewable energy production from biomass with simultaneous recovery of valuable nutrients as fertilizer. The AD process is … Continue reading Biogas – closing the loop of the Halophyte Biorefinery.

The AQUA-COMBINE biorefinery plant at AAU As part of the H2020 project AQUA-COMBINE, AAU has in 2020 build Phase 1 of the demonstration plant for processing of halophyte biomass (e.g. Salicornia) into bioactive extracts (for cosmetics and functional foods), pre-biotic protein and carbohydrates, and biogas. The plant consists of all unit operations needed be able … Continue reading The AQUA-COMBINE biorefinery plant at AAU

Green fractionation and biomass characterization Work package no. 5 (WP5) focuses on the processing of green and fresh, but not food-grade biomass. Here in Aalborg University (AAU), we have been fractionated and characterized Salicornia ramosissima, Salicornia europaea, Tripolium pannonicum and Crithmum maritimum biomasses grown in the greenhouses of RIASEARCH and Leibniz Universität Hannover (LUH).In green … Continue reading Green fractionation and biomass characterization

Extraction of lignified halophytes by non-toxic solvent Using easily scalable methods, suitable for rural area farmers in Europe, AAU has investigated the optimization of extraction of known antioxidants, with quantification of antioxidant capacity and polyphenol content from S. ramosissima. The lignified biomass was dried under room temperature, and shredded in bulk effectively using cheap common … Continue reading Extraction of lignified halophytes by non-toxic solvent

Thanks to beer we might soon be eating Salicornia! How we incorporated an old protein measurement method in order to help us in our goal of extracting proteins from salicorniaWith much of our current agriculture threatened by changing climate our farmers are having to be more and more creative with wat they will grow. In … Continue reading Thanks to beer we might soon be eating Salicornia!

Extraction of lignified halophytes by pressurized fluids In the framework of the project, CELABOR is developing innovative processes to extract high valuable compounds from mature lignified halophyte crops such as lipids, carotenoids or polyphenols (mainly hydroxycinnamic acids). This first period of work was focused on Salicornia ramossissima grown in the fields of our Portuguese partner … Continue reading Extraction of lignified halophytes by pressurized fluids

Online WEBINAR and STUDY TOUR on Aquaculture, Biorefinery and Modern Circular Production Systems The previously announced workshop and study tour has been converted into an online webinar to take place on 28 October and includes a virtual study tour. The webinar is free of charge so please see invitation and program by clicking on “read … Continue reading Online WEBINAR and STUDY TOUR on Aquaculture, Biorefinery and Modern Circular Production Systems

SEMINAR/WORKSHOP/ STUDY TOUR on Aquaculture, Biorefinery and Modern Circular Production Systems INBIOM - National Bioresource Network, AAU Energy in Esbjerg, AQUA-COMBINE and GO GRASS H2020 projects invite you to one and a half-day of top scientists and industrial partners sharing their knowledge and expertise about aquaculture, on-shore production loops, and circular economy. Furthermore, students, companies, … Continue reading SEMINAR/WORKSHOP/ STUDY TOUR on Aquaculture, Biorefinery and Modern Circular Production Systems