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NordAqua , a Nordic Center of Excellence to develop an algae‐based photosynthetic production platform
Author(s) -
Allahverdiyeva Yagut,
Aro EvaMari,
Bavel Bert,
Escudero Carlos,
Funk Christiane,
Hein Jarna,
Herfindal Lars,
Lindblad Peter,
Mäkinen Sari,
Penttilä Merja,
Sivonen Kaarina,
Chauton Matilde,
Skomedal Hanne,
Skjermo Jorunn
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
physiologia plantarum
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.351
H-Index - 146
eISSN - 1399-3054
pISSN - 0031-9317
DOI - 10.1111/ppl.13394
Subject(s) - bioproducts , excellence , business , sustainable production , center of excellence , biomass (ecology) , algae , photosynthesis , cyanobacteria , production (economics) , microbiology and biotechnology , biofuel , biology , ecology , botany , political science , macroeconomics , law , economics , genetics , bacteria
NordAqua is a multidisciplinary Nordic Center of Excellence funded by NordForsk Bioeconomy program (2017–2022). The research center promotes Blue Bioeconomy and endeavours to reform the use of natural resources in a environmentally sustainable way. In this short communication, we summarize particular outcomes of the consortium. The key research progress of NordAqua includes (1) improving of photosynthetisis, (2) developing novel photosynthetic cell factories that function in a “solar‐driven direct CO 2 capture to target bioproducts” mode, (3) promoting the diversity of Nordic cyanobacteria and algae as an abundant and resilient alternative for less sustainable forest biomass and for innovative production of biochemicals, and (4) improving the bio‐based wastewater purification and nutrient recycling technologies to provide new tools for integrative circular economy platforms.