Novel macroalgal enzymes; library screens and market analysis
Lead Research Organisation:
Aberystwyth University
Department Name: IBERS
Abstract
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Organisations
Publications
Adams J
(2017)
The effect of mechanical pre-processing and different drying methodologies on bioethanol production using the brown macroalga Laminaria digitata (Hudson) JV Lamouroux
in Journal of Applied Phycology
Adams J
(2021)
Food-Grade Biorefinery Processing of Macroalgae at Scale: Considerations, Observations and Recommendations
in Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
Adams JMM
(2020)
Evaluation of pyrolysis chars derived from marine macroalgae silage as soil amendments.
in Global change biology. Bioenergy
Fletcher H
(2017)
The seasonal variation of fucoidan within three species of brown macroalgae
in Algal Research
Gallagher JA
(2017)
Dewatering treatments to increase dry matter content of the brown seaweed, kelp (Laminaria digitata ((Hudson) JV Lamouroux)).
in Bioresource technology
Gallagher JA
(2021)
Bio-processing of macroalgae Palmaria palmata: metabolite fractionation from pressed fresh material and ensiling considerations for long-term storage.
in Journal of applied phycology
Gallagher JA
(2018)
Species variation in the effects of dewatering treatment on macroalgae.
in Journal of applied phycology
Greetham D
(2020)
The utilization of seawater for the hydrolysis of macroalgae and subsequent bioethanol fermentation
in Scientific Reports
Joniver C
(2021)
The global problem of nuisance macroalgal blooms and pathways to its use in the circular economy
in Algal Research
| Description | AlgaeUK management board |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Participation in a guidance/advisory committee |
| Impact | Assessed and provided funding to enable multiple collaborative and academic-only studies to occur. Funding released as business innovation vouchers (£10K/project) and proof of concept studies (£50K/project). |
| URL | https://www.algae-uk.org.uk/ |
| Description | BBSRC pool of experts member |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Participation in a guidance/advisory committee |
| URL | https://www.ukri.org/about-us/bbsrc/board-and-panel-membership/research-committees/pool-of-experts/ |
| Description | Steering group member |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Participation in a guidance/advisory committee |
| Impact | Influences seen following studies and project completion. |
| URL | https://www.seafoodinnovation.fund/ |
| Description | H2020-MSCA-IF-2020 |
| Amount | € 337,401 (EUR) |
| Funding ID | 101033286 - MACSSFT |
| Organisation | European Commission H2020 |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | Belgium |
| Start | 09/2021 |
| End | 09/2024 |
| Description | Article for national online paper |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Article for 'The National' (Jan 22) https://www.thenational.wales/news/19868411.seaweed-super-food-weapon-climate-change/ |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
| URL | http://www.thenational.wales/news/19868411.seaweed-super-food-weapon-climate-change/ |
| Description | Chair and presentation at International conference |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Chaired and presented a mini-symposium: Anaerobic digestion of seaweeds at the 23rd International Seaweed Symposium, Jeju, S. Korea April - May 2019. Whilst there also judged a student presentation session. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| URL | https://iss2019.org |
| Description | Chair of specialist session at international conference |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | MINI-SYMPOSIUM Novel thermal macroalgae processing approaches to enhance valued compound extractions. Chair: Jessica Adams Presentation by Jessica Adams: Steam explosion: A novel route for high value compound release from nuisance Ulva species |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| URL | https://iss2023.net/program/#MONDAY |
| Description | Interview for national radio |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Lead interviewee for 'Seaweed' on Science Café, Radio Wales (Sept 22). Selected for interview based on article written for The National in Jan 2022 https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001cdjd |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
| URL | http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001cdjd |