Projects
ACrylates from 2nd GENeration sugars: a powerful combination of fermentation, catalysis, and CO2 recycling Catalisti
AC2GEN focusses on cost-effective production of second-generation acrylates with maximal CO2 abatement. It ingeniously combines acetogenic fermentation, CO2 sourced building blocks and catalytic conversion to acrylates, which will allow the production of fully renewable industrial monomers with 100% carbon efficiency. the main goal is to valorise a wide range of 2G biomass streams for ...
Stimulating biodegradation of organic pollutants towards VFA via stress-induced fermentation KU Leuven
Downstream processing of volatile fatty acids obtained through fermentation of organic waste Ghent University
​​Volatile fatty acids are important building blocks for the process industry and are mainly obtained from fossil fuels. However, they can also be produced by fermentation of waste streams. However, the main problem of the currently available technology remains post-fermentation purification, which accounts for about 50% of the total cost. The proposed new circular process uses a unique combination of proven technology, can be integrated into ...
The potential of fermentation in the production of vegan spreads: EPS-producing starter cultures KU Leuven
Goal
The overall goal of this project is to develop high-quality vegan spreads based on fermentation, with a balanced nutritional profile. This is achieved through a targeted selection of proteins, fats and exopolysaccharide (EPS)-forming starter cultures.
The in-situ production of EPS (functional properties similar to hydrocolloids) allows stabilization of the spread matrix, even at higher protein contents, and has a positive ...
Downstream processing of carboxylic acids from fermentation broths Ghent University
The objective is to develop and optimise the downstream processes for purifying bio-based carboxylic acids from fermentation broths. Research combines simulations in the Aspen software with experimental studies. Currently, the evaporation process is being investigated. Other purification techniques such as membrane separation, liquid-liquid extraction, distillation, etc. will also in focus after finishing the paper on evaporation.
Remediation of PFAS contaminated soil by a novel combined approach: phytoremediation with hemp followed by biodegradation through Solid State Fermentation of contaminated hemp residues by white rot fungi. Hasselt University
NEw opeN Strategy for impUrity suRveillance of commErcial microbial fermentation fooD products: Food supplements and vitamins as proof of concept Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
Microbial fermentation products are massively used and consumed. Purity of these products is thus crucially important, especially in case of direct intake, as usually occurs for food supplements and vitamins. Currently, the industries are responsible for the quality of their commercialized microbial fermentation products. However, several unexpected impurities of biological origin, including ...
Viable multi-parametric Sensor for continuous electrochemical monitoring of yeast Fermentation processes (SteerFerm) KU Leuven
The role of smORF encoded polypeptides in lager beer fermentation KU Leuven
Lager beer is the single most produced beer type world-wide and relies on the usage of bottom fermenting brewing yeast (Saccharomyces pastorianus). This translates into a major incentive for a detailed understanding of the fermentation process in order to achieve minute control over the relevant biological aspects during beer production. Recently, a new class of genes called small open reading frames (smORFs) have come into the focus of ...