Cultivation of microalgae Neochloris oleoabundans with aerobically treated vinasse

• Grant number: 24/17567-8
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
• Start date: April 01, 2025
• End date: March 31, 2026
• Field of knowledge: Biological Sciences - Microbiology - Applied Microbiology
• Principal Investigator: João Carlos Monteiro de Carvalho
• Grantee: Hugo Hortêncio Lima de Araújo
• Host Institution: Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas (FCF). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Paulo , SP, Brazil

Abstract

This project proposes to evaluate the use of vinasse originating from aerobic treatment as a cultivation medium for the growth of the microalgae Neochloris oleoabundans in order to achieve a greater quantity of biomass for industrial uses. Furthermore, contribute to the development of wastewater treatment alternatives through the cultivation of photosynthetic microorganisms as a depolluting measure.