Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts Process Development Unit (ABPDU)’s Post

🌍 👨🔬 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆 : 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 👩🔬 🌍 🔹 𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 marks 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲, a day celebrated to acknowledge and promote the importance of 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 in scientific research and its applications in various fields, including health, agriculture, and environmental science ⚗️ 🔹 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞 for the year 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 is "𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 : 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡; 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲; 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠". This theme highlights the importance of biochemistry in various fields 🔬 🔹 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 : 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 👨⚕️👩⚕️ #FMA #foreignmedicaladmissions #worldbiochemistryday #Biochemistry #biochemistryday #worldbiochemistryday2024

I thought I would focus on a different project our MSc #biotechnology students are doing. Today's focus: #naturebasedsolutions dissertation -students Gemma and Becky. They are assessing how the age and species a tree - and how its management affects its associated microbial community and #carbonsequestration #carboncapture #NbS #globaleducation #mastersresearchprojects #voluntarycarbonmarket at the University of Chester

As part of my MSc #biotechnology I am excited to be further investigating #microbialassociations and #soilsequestration within a woodland environment on broadleaf tree species

Yesterday (19/11), Mayara Paitz Salvador Appolari successfully defended her master’s dissertation: "Intensified recovery of hesperidin and narirutin from orange peels by ultrasound-assisted extraction: green solvents and Hansen Solubility Parameters." The growing demand for food production follows the increase in the global population. At the same time, the generation of agri-food by-products grows as well, potentially causing environmental issues due to the large amount of waste produced. However, opportunities for valorizing these by-products can be proposed, adding value to these materials and reducing their environmental risks. Oranges are one of the most consumed fruits worldwide, and after the pulp extraction, by-products such as peels are generated. Orange peels contain phenolic compounds with various health benefits, such as hesperidin and narirutin. This study proposes the intensified extraction of these compounds from orange peels using Hansen solubility parameters (HSP), a predictive computational tool, to select green solvents in the extraction process. The extraction technique employed is ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE), which promotes a faster and more efficient process for recovering bioactive compounds. Initially, a screening and adjustment of the HSP method was performed using 14 solvents, and then the best combination was proposed for extraction optimization. In the optimization stage, the variables solvent-to-feed ratio (20-50 mL/g), power (240-400 W), and time (1-5 min) were adjusted in a Central Composite Design (CCD). Finally, the optimized method was analyzed in terms of sustainability using the Path2Green metric. The work was conducted at the CNEM graduate program at the School of Applied Sciences, UNICAMP, under the supervision of Mauricio Rostagno and cosupervision by Felipe Sanchez Bragagnolo. She was evaluated by Pedro Henrique Santos (Unicamp) and Dr. Guilherme Dallarmi Sorita (Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina - Campus Trindade) Congratulations, Mayara, on this fantastic achievement! #Sustainability #FoodScience #GreenChemistry #CircularEconomy #Innovation #Research

Funded PhD Position in 'Sustainable valorisation of food waste through integrated pyrolysis processes'

Have you always wanted to try and tackle a real-world problem? Do you wish you could learn more than what you do at the university? Would you like to develop a project from the ground up? 🚀 iGEM and iDEC are #international competitions that allow students to do all of the above – students from all majors and levels welcome ✨. 🧬 In iGEM, students conduct a half-year project in synthetic biology. Each year, more than 400 teams from many of the world’s top universities participate. 💡 Within iDEC, the goal is to address issues using the Nobel Prize-winning directed evolution technique. Want to find out more? Come to the Info Event: 📅 14th of November 🕰️ 6:30 pm 📍 Y22-F-62/68/70 Learn about past teams, how to apply, and how the selection process works. Ask all your questions over some snacks and drinks🍻 Can't join in person? Follow the evening online via Zoom! ZOOM Meeting ID: 619 6292 0954 Passcode: 524288 #iDEC #iGEM #StudentBiolab #UniversityofZurich #ETH #Biology #SyntheticBiology #Innovation #competitions #international #DirectedEvoution

🗣 Great news! We prolonged the application deadline for our summer school! This summer school is not only interdisciplinary in its programme, but also draws lecturers and participants from academia and industry. We invite PhD students, early post-docs, young entrepreneurs and start-ups to apply to our summer school by 17th April. The course address the need to look into algae as a sustainable and unexplored natural source for finding novel bio-active compounds that can be developed into functional food and pharmaceuticals. Using the example of algae and inflammatory bowel disease, the course will explore the diverse aspects of compound discovery, product development and more:   ·      What is the potential of algae and how to best cultivate them? ·      How to improve algae strains ·      How to increase compound extraction to an industrial scale? ·      How to identify and characterise compounds? ·      What bioactivity tests are established and how do they work? ·     What to consider when developing algae-based products? ·      How to cook delicious algae-based food? ·      How to pave a career? ·      Visit to microalgae production and animal testing facilities Experts from different universities and representatives from companies will present the latest knowledge and methodologies. In practical workshops, participants will use the acquired know-how in wet-lab experiments. Participants will also get a behind-the-scenes peek into a microalgae production company and research facilities, enjoy relaxed networking opportunities, and can participate in a boat trip along the sunny coast of the Algarve, looking for dolphins and whales. 🗓 15th – 26th July 2024 🇵🇹 Centre of Marine Sciences (CCMAR), Universidade do Algarve, Faro, Portugal More information:  https://lnkd.in/eYuprNMh #Algae #Microalgae #Macroalgae #SummerSchool #NaturalProducts #Algae4IBD

Unlock the future of science and technology! Discover why #bioinformatics could be the perfect path for #MCAgraduates. Dive into the blog post to explore opportunities in this rapidly evolving field. #MCA #CareerPath #LingayasVidyapeeth #blogger #blogs #college #university #student #collegedelhincr #Innovation #collegestudents #education #learning

As a valuable addition to the London Biotechnology Show, 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 (𝗕𝗕𝗦𝗥𝗖) has joined us as a Supporting Partner. The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), part of UK Research and Innovation, is the UK’s major public funder of bioscience research and innovation. Our aim is to further scientific knowledge, promote economic growth, wealth and job creation and improve quality of life in the UK and beyond. BBSRC invested £461 million in world-class bioscience in 2023. We support research and training in universities and strategically supported institutes. BBSRC research and the people we fund are helping society address major challenges including food security, green energy and healthier, longer lives. Our investments underpin important UK economic sectors such as agriculture, food, industrial biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. Book your free visitor pass at https://lnkd.in/geed7HiH #lbs #lbs24 #londonbiotechnologyshow #biotechnology #innovation #bioinformatics #medtech #agriculture #bioengineering #innovation #lifesciences #bioenergy #genetics