NordAqua, a Nordic Center of Excellence to develop an algae-based photosynthetic production platform

NordAqua is a multidisciplinary Nordic Center of Excellence funded by NordForsk Bioeconomy program (2017-2022). The research center promotes Blue Bioeconomy and endeavours to reform the use of natural resources in a environmentally sustainable way. In this short communication, we summarize particular outcomes of the consortium. The key research progress of NordAqua includes (1) improving of photosynthetisis, (2) developing novel photosynthetic cell factories that function in a solar-driven direct CO2 capture to target bioproducts mode, (3) promoting the diversity of Nordic cyanobacteria and algae as an abundant and resilient alternative for less sustainable forest biomass and for innovative production of biochemicals, and (4) improving the bio-based wastewater purification and nutrient recycling technologies to provide new tools for integrative circular economy platforms.

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NordAqua is a Nordic Center of Excellence focused on promoting Blue Bioeconomy and reforming the use of natural resources sustainably. Their key research includes improving photosynthesis, developing novel photosynthetic cell factories, promoting diversity of Nordic cyanobacteria and algae, and improving bio-based wastewater purification technologies.