Optimization of Euglena Fatty Acid Production: an Important Step towards the Commercialization of Euglena Oil

Noblegen Inc. is an advanced bioproducts manufacturer dedicated to developing cost-effective, naturally-derived biomaterials and biochemicals for a wide range of consumer and industry sectors. We employ a unique organism, algae, to continue to do what it does naturally – decontaminate wastewater sustainably and affordably while also generating valuable biomass for use in biomaterials and biochemicals production. In this research, we propose to investigate the effect of various culture conditions and strategies in order to optimize the culture protocol for increasing oil production with a desired FA composition derived from algal biomass.

Faculty Supervisor:

RJ Neil Emery

Student:

Thien Nguyen

Partner:

Noblegen

Discipline:

Biology

Sector:

Environmental industry

University:

Trent University