Name:
Valuable Products from Algae Using new Magnetic Cultivation and Extraction Techniques
VALUEMAG

Developed by:
National Technical University Of Athens (Greece) and 11 projects partners (including
ENEA – Italy)

Country(ies) involved:
France, Greece, Italy

Funding sources:
EU/H2020

General idea:
Support new solutions for microalgae cultivation and harvesting in order to produce and purify high-value biomolecules in an affordable and environmentally-friendly manner

Description:
VALUEMAG developed a new and advanced magnetic method for micro-algae cultivation. Moreover, the implementation of this knowledge in focus on several fields such as the use of micro-algae for food, cosmetic and nutraceutical products. A new innovative methodology based on the use of magnetic nanoparticles and a soft magnetic steel cone, issue of technologic engineering research, to cultivate algae and to purify the high-value products resulting from their metabolism was developed.
The methodology is totally self-sustaining, eco-friendly and will provide socio-economic benefits for the people

Sources:
www.valuemag.eu