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Production of Omega-3-Rich Microalgae Oil as a Functional Food Additive from the Complete Utilization of Tuber Discards

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Alejandro Vallejo Orrego
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PROVADE - Programa de Valorización, Desarrollo y Escalado de Procesos Agroindustriales; INCAPE - Instituto de Investigaciones en Catálisis y Petroquímica, FIQ-UNL CONICET
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Lia Olivera
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PROVADE - Programa de Valorización, Desarrollo y Escalado de Procesos Agroindustriales
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Sofia Martinez
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PROVADE - Programa de Valorización, Desarrollo y Escalado de Procesos Agroindustriales
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Ludmila Chorvat
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INCAPE - Instituto de Investigaciones en Catálisis y Petroquímica, FIQ-UNL CONICET
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Julieta Stassi
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PROVADE - Programa de Valorización, Desarrollo y Escalado de Procesos Agroindustriales; INCAPE - Instituto de Investigaciones en Catálisis y Petroquímica, FIQ-UNL CONICET
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Esteban Sanchez
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PROVADE - Programa de Valorización, Desarrollo y Escalado de Procesos Agroindustriales; INCAPE - Instituto de Investigaciones en Catálisis y Petroquímica, FIQ-UNL CONICET
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Debora Manuale
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PROVADE - Programa de Valorización, Desarrollo y Escalado de Procesos Agroindustriales; INCAPE - Instituto de Investigaciones en Catálisis y Petroquímica, FIQ-UNL CONICET

The research group focuses on interdisciplinary studies aimed at advancing sustainable and innovative solutions in various industries. Valorization of Agro-industrial Residues: Developing methodologies to convert agro-industrial by-products into valuable resources, such as biofuels, bioplastics, and functional ingredients for the food and chemical industries. Biomass Utilization: Exploring the potential of biomass as a renewable resource for producing energy and chemical intermediates through efficient and environmentally friendly processes. Heterogeneous Catalysis: Designing and optimizing catalytic systems to enhance reaction efficiencies in green chemistry applications, emphasizing the use of renewable raw materials and waste-derived feedstocks. Systems and Quality Control in Food and Chemical Plants: Implementing advanced systems to monitor, control, and improve production processes, ensuring compliance with quality standards and safety regulations. Physicochemical Analysis of Foods: Conducting in-depth analyses to determine the physical and chemical properties of food products, contributing to innovation in formulation and product development. Process Development and Scaling in the Food and Chemical Industries: Bridging laboratory research with industrial applications by scaling up sustainable processes for the efficient production of high-quality goods.

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INCAPE - Instituto de Investigaciones en Catálisis y Petroquímica
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