Speaker

About the speaker: 

Antoinette is an Associate Professor at Wageningen University, specializing in process integration for alternative protein production. She is leading three projects focused on sustainable seaweed biomass, exploring extraction technologies for multiproduct biorefineries.

Company info:

The Bioprocess Engineering group at Wageningen University focuses on developing sustainable and efficient bioprocesses for the production of bio-based products. They integrate biological, chemical, and engineering principles to optimize processes for renewable resources, including alternative proteins, biofuels, and biochemicals, with a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability and industrial applicability.

Presentation:

This presentation will explore seaweed as a promising biomass that needs to be valorized. It will cover the extraction of products and the exploration of processing technologies, which can help farmers define their market and decide which biomass to focus on. The presentation will offer insights based on research findings, focusing on process challenges and providing some hints on techno-economic analysis.