Project's information

Project's title Studies on the process for the preparation of agarose from seaweed Gracilaria sp. without fillter aid
Project’s code UDPTCN.03/19-21
Research hosting institution Nha Trang Institute of Technology Research and Application
Project leader’s name Tran Thi Thanh Van
Project duration 01/01/2019 - 31/12/2022
Project’s budget 500 triệu đồng
Classify Excellent
Goal and objectives of the project
Proposing the process of agarose production without filter aid powder and save energy in the water separation stage.
+ Proposing the process of extracting agar from seaweed without using filter aid powder.
+ Proposing the process for producing agarose from agar extract to save energy in the water separation stage.
Main results
- Technological results: Established 02 agar and agarose extracted processes from seaweed without using filter aid powder
- Applied results: Established 02 agar and agarose extracted processes from seaweed without using filter aid powder
Novelty and actuality and scientific meaningfulness of the results
- Develop a process for agarose export without using filter aid powder and save energy in the stage of water separation from agar extract
- An energy-saving process for agarose extraction from agar extract has been established, reducing energy consumption in the dewatering stage to 146,106 J/kg agarose
Products of the project
+ Patents (list): Two utility solutions have been granted:
Tran Thi Thanh Van, Vo Mai Nhu Hieu, Cao Thi Thuy Hang, Pham Duc Thinh, Nguyen Ngoc Linh, Tran Nguyen Ha Vy, Nguyen Thi Thuan, Process for producing agar from Gracilaria seaweed, Patent No.: 3363, granted under Decision No. 94743/QĐ-SHTT.IP on August 7, 2024.
Hoang Ngoc Minh, Nguyen Ngoc Linh, Vo Thanh Trung, Le Dinh Tham, Tran Thi Thanh Van, Truong Hai Bang, Nguyen Dinh Thuat, Pham Duc Thinh, Process for producing biofertilizer from alkaline wastewater generated during agar production, Patent No.: 3314, granted under Decision No. 54396/QĐ-SHTT.IP on July 17, 2023.
+ Scientific papers in referred journals (list): 01 article in Vietnam Journal of Chemistr
+ Technological products (describe in details: technical characteristics, place): 05 kg agarose
- Other products (if applicable): Training 01 master of chemistry received degree.
Images of project
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