B2E Technological Sonar Initiative #16
B2E presents the sixteenth edition of our Technological Sonar initiative, a monthly selection of national and international initiatives to retain, within the scope of new patents and technologies in the blue bioeconomy sector.
Aquaculture
- Staxanthin from microalgae. Benefits and challenges, Haematococcus pluvialis, Phaffia rhodozyma, Chlorella spp
Three microalgae species are natural sources of astaxanthin: Haematococcus pluvialis, Phaffia rhodozyma and Chlorella spp.
In Mis Peces
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- Could insects, algae and agri-food by-products be the future building blocks of aquafeeds?
Ittinsect, a Rome-based biotech startup, is developing a range of high-performance aquafeeds based on insects, microalgae and agriculture by-products to replace the use of ocean-sourced fishmeal in aquaculture.
In The Fish Site
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- An offshore fish pen
A fish pen frame for offshore aquaculture is described, the fish pen frame including: one or more connectors for connecting to buoyancy elements; one or more coupler elements for coupling to cooperating coupling elements on fish pen modules; and a fish enclosure operatively connected to the frame assembly.
In Patenscope
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- Nutritional supplement for animal and aquaculture diet and method of making same
A nutritional supplement is disclosed that may be included in a fish diet. In some embodiments, the Omega-3 includes is a mixture of EPA and DHA having ratios in the range of 1:10.
In Patenscope
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- Ammonia control in a recirculating aquaculture system
Selected freshwater or saltwater aquaculture systems are processed for the automatic removal of waste, ammonia, and pathogens while controlling temperature, oxygen, and feed amounts for obtaining maximum growth and survival at maximum aquatic species densities.
In Patenscope
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- Silicic acid in aquaculture
The present invention concerns the field of aquaculture or aquafarming, such as farming of fish, crustaceans and mollusks. More in particular, the present invention relates to the use of bioavailable silicic acid compounds in aquaculture so as to improve productivity and/or reduce the environmental impact thereof.
In Espacenet
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- Method of treating aquatic or marine animals using polymer supports
The present invention relates to polymer supports of immobilized microorganisms for use in a method of treating aquatic or marine animals.
In Espacenet
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Living Marine Resources
- Developing algae as a sustainable food source
Algae have evolved to be highly efficient at resource utilization and have proven to be a viable source of nutritious biomass that could address many of the current food production issues. Algae inherently have the desired qualities of a sustainable food source because they produce highly digestible proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates, and are rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals.
In NCBI
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- Use of brown algae oligosaccharide
The present invention provides a use of brown algae oligosaccharide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in the preparation of a drug for treating gout. The oligosaccharide drug is derived from marine algae, does not have any toxic side effects, and can be used long-term.
In Patenscope
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- Development, quality assessment and nutritive valorization of Spirulina platensis in yogurt spread
In the present papper, shelf life, nutritional value, and functional properties of yogurt spread supplemented with SP were improved. They can further improve product quality by extending the shelf life of spread. The fortification of SP in yogurt spread could be beneficial as it promoted the viability of beneficial bacteria.
In Food Science and Applied Biotechnology
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- Salmon hotdogs make a splash at US retail chain
Kvarøy Arctic’s salmon hotdogs have scooped the 2022 NEXTY Award for best new frozen food offering amid their nationwide launch at US Whole Foods Market.
In The Fish Site
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Marine Biotechnology
- Fish waste-to-protein startup secures £1.47 million
Danish biotech startup Hyperthermics, which turns waste from RAS facilities into biogas and protein, has secured a fresh injection of capital.
In The Fish Site
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- Marine Natural Products with Activities against Prostate Cancer: Recent Discoveries
The presently collated findings show how the marine environment can be considered to hold potential as a new drug source for prostate cancer, as well. This review presents information on compounds presently in clinical trials, as well as new compounds/extracts that may enter trials in the future.
In NCBI
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- Method for producing micro/nano capsules containing extracts of microalgae and/or cyanobacteria for cosmetic use
The present invention concerns a method and formulation for producing micro/nano capsules containing antioxidant compounds, preferably antioxidant compounds extracted from microalgae and/or cyanobacteria, for cosmetic use.
In Espacenet
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