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Project

Methane-oxidizing bacteria (MOB) for the production of microbial proteins
Code
01CD04624
Duration
01 November 2024 → 30 June 2025
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Research disciplines
  • Natural sciences
    • Proteins
    • Single-cell data analysis
    • Microbiology not elsewhere classified
  • Engineering and technology
    • Bioprocessing, bioproduction and bioproducts
    • Fermentation
  • Agricultural and food sciences
    • Food fermentation
Keywords
methane biogas Microbial proteins methanotrophs methane-oxidizing bacteria sustainability
 
Project description
 The world needs sustainable protein sources to secure the future food supply. Microbial protein is a more sustainable alternative than conventional protein sources, with a higher protein content and additional nutritional benefits, such as vitamins and probiotics. This study investigates the valorisation of biogas from different waste streams and the use of methane-oxidizing bacteria for the production of microbial protein.