Objectives
This research group is focused on the development of improved bioreactor configurations and separation processes to handle microalgae, improved genetic techniques to improve metabolism of microalgae and improved food products bearing functional features.Major research topics
Development of novel photobioreactor configurations for growth of microalgae
Development of novel separation processes for harvest of microalgae, and extraction of metabolites therefrom
Development of novel techniques for metabolic engineering of lipidogenesis in microalgae
Development of plant foods bearing adventitious probiotic cultures
Development of novel separation processes for harvest of microalgae, and extraction of metabolites therefrom
Development of novel techniques for metabolic engineering of lipidogenesis in microalgae
Development of plant foods bearing adventitious probiotic cultures
TEAM
Angela Maria Carvalho Macedo Malcata
Francisco Xavier Malcata
Luciana Calheiros Ferreira Gomes
Francisco Xavier Malcata
Luciana Calheiros Ferreira Gomes
Luís Manuel Ferreira Melo
Manuel José Vieira Simões
Tânia Sofia Granja Tavares
Manuel José Vieira Simões
Tânia Sofia Granja Tavares