Processing of the liquid fraction
Single-cell protein
Objective
Production of unicellular organisms (biomass) as an alternative source of protein
Inlets
Biodegradable agro-industrial waste (rich in polymeric substrates / carbonaceous compounds) and wastewater
Efficiency
Multiple approaches are possible to produce SCP and improve N recovery
Weaknesses
Sterile conditions and cross-contamination control are required to ensure process efficiency
Products
Biomass with high nutrient content; Molecules with added value (carotenoids, coenzyme Q10); PHA (for the production of bioplastics)
Other outlets
treated water
Consumption
Energy: Low
Water: Not applicable
Reagents: Not applicable
Investment
Not available
Operation
Not available
Observations
Each type of waste potentially usable as a substrate has its own advantages and disadvantages that must be evaluated individually
Combination with other technologies
1. Separation technologies -> Unicellular protein -> Separation technologies -> Drying;
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TRL - 3
Status Emergent
Complexity High
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BETA Tech Center