Manure-buffered anaerobic co-digestion for pectin side-stream valorization
An integrated anaerobic co-digestion platform that uses livestock manure as a natural buffer to convert acidic, moisture-rich pectin-production side streams into renewable biogas and stabilized digestate. This approach e...
Integrating sphere-based spectroscopic system for point-of-care DNA detection in plant tissues
A cost-effective, field-deployable VNIR spectroscopy platform using an integrating sphere and inverse adding-doubling method to measure optical absorption and scattering properties of plant tissues for rapid, nondestruct...
Anaerobic digestion process for converting biodegradable films into volatile fatty acids
A bio-based waste-to-resource technology that converts biodegradable packaging materials into volatile fatty acids (VFAs) by manipulating anaerobic digestion microbial pathways. Leverages expertise in acidogenic reactor ...
Algal microbiome engineering to improve soil health
Engineered freshwater microalgal assemblages (dominated by Chlorella sorokiniana) designed to act as plant growth stimulants and biological control agents. This solution leverages algae as beneficial members of the soil ...
Natural plant pigments from fermentation for food industry applications
Fermentation-based technology to recover natural yellow and red pigments from plants, fruits, and vegetables. Biological treatment breaks plant cell walls to enhance pigment recovery, offering a sustainable alternative t...
Natural antibacterial agents to extend the shelf-life of fruits and vegetables
Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) fermentation technology producing natural antimicrobial metabolites—organic acids, GABA, and nisin—to inhibit pathogenic bacteria and extend the shelf life of fresh and minimally processed frui...
Efficient CO2 delivery and algae cultivation system for chemical production
A novel system leveraging flue gas CO2 and formate for efficient algae cultivation, enhancing chemical production. This scalable system promises increased biomass productivity in outdoor environments.
Encapsulation of probiotics using natural polysaccharides
A novel encapsulation technique using natural polysaccharides to enhance probiotic viability in acidic environments, improving delivery through the digestive system.
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