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Valorization of palm oil waste<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The palm oil mill effluent is a rich source of valuable nutrients which makes it an excellent alternative medium for cultivating microalgae. The availability of the wastewater source will provide a sustainable approach for cultivation medium and wastewater bioremediation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our research aims to focus on the potential utilization of palm oil waste such as POME with microalgae upstream processing to produce biofuel and bioproducts.<\/mark><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Functional enzymes extraction<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Serine proteases can be found in microalgae and are responsible for coordinating various physiological functions, especially in digestion, blood coagulation and immune response. The use of proteases from algae-derived sources is a prospective solution for creating therapeutic that can boost the immunity against covid-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our research aims to recover proteasome inhibitors from blue-green microalgae using liquid-liquid bioseparation tools <\/mark><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Biomolecules purification<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The process of extracting biologically important proteins in an efficient manner is vital in the biochemistry field. The separation and purification processes for protein and pigment production often account for a major proportion of the total production cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our research aims to develop a rapid and cost effective method for the purification and recovery of biomolecules for subsequent application through liquid bioseparation processes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Integrated triphasic partitioning<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The cell disruption step of microalgae corresponds to a large proportion of the overall process cost and can aid in obtaining higher biomolecules extraction efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our research aims to integrate potential pretreatment techniques such as microwave, ultrasound, electrolysis and shearing within the multiphase partitioning systems to enhance the yield and purity of desired biomolecules.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Artificial intelligence detection<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The monitoring of microalgae growth requires analytical techniques such as UV-vis spectrophotometer which are time consuming. Mass cultivation of microalgae requires the adaptation of automated operations based on visual instructions in modern manufacturing. Visual-based technologies and modern machine vision and imaging systems will bring the processes towards factory digitalization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our research aims to develop a colour model for the rapid detection and quantification of biomolecules through artificial intelligence and sensors placement within the cultivation system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Food waste management<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Over one billion tonnes of food wastes are produced every year and these food wastes either require treatments or are disposed in landfills. The transformation of food waste into value-added products through
biological means such as composting is an environmental friendly method for effective organic waste management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our research aims to valorize food waste for organic amendment and nutrient source generation in cultivating microalgae for improved composition and biomass productivity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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