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Antoine Moenaert
Ph.D. Student
antoine@matis.is
A new project has just started at Matís. The project is about value from thermophilic bacteria is a 3-year research project where it is investigated whether it is possible to use carbohydrates made from seaweed to produce valuable compounds.
One of the most important tasks of today's biotechnology is to develop efficient and effective production methods for valuable biomass from sustainable biomass, in order to reduce pollution and counteract the overexploitation of natural resources that are not inexhaustible. To date, large algae have not been used as raw materials in the production of valuable substances in the biotechnology industry. They are rich in carbohydrates and as such they are optimal in the production of various valuables.
The project is funded by the Rannís Research Fund and the project is woven into two other projects at Matís, the projects MacroFuel and ThermoFactories and the project is based on decades of research and experience by Matís specialists in biotechnology of thermophilic bacteria
The project formally began on 1 April 2018. and therefore ends March 31, 2021.
Part of the project is for Antoine Moenaert's doctoral degree at Matís, but Antoine's supervisor is Guðmundur Óli Hreggviðsson and the professional leader of the project is Ólafur Héðinn Friðjónsson.
Project overview - author Antoine Moenaert.