date:Sep 13, 2013
by boosting the net value generated. This is currently the focus of the programme GAIA: Getting Algae Ingredients Applied of TNO, Sabic, van Wijhe Verf and de Wit Oils.
The value of a kilo of algae can be boosted by opening the algae cells through refining and then separating and purifying the large fractions (specifically proteins, fats and carbohydrates). The main challenge during the bio-refining process is to retain the functionalities of the different algae ingredients. This requires a mil