From plants to biocosmetics

From plants to biocosmetics

  Plants, stationary yet powerful, harness solar energy to manufacture unique substances that protect them from atmospheric agents, forming a biodiversity of natural chemistry. Compounds originating from the plants that make up our diet, is a treasure trove of...
Colours from photosynthesis

Colours from photosynthesis

  Vegetable biomass accumulates solar energy as chemical energy during the photosynthesis. Microalgae are regarded to be a valuable and sustainable feedstock in terms of proper land use and wastewater treatment, but also because of their potential to capture...
How does upscaling get on your plate?

How does upscaling get on your plate?

  What is upcycling? Upcycling provides a great solution for eliminating food waste, as it uses material destined to be thrown away as raw material. A food industry by-product still has nutrients and calories, and instead of garbage, we should consider it as a...