(HEU Horizon Europe 21-27) Green extraction techniques for valorization of bioactive compounds from plant derived by-products. Nanoencapsulation for sensitive skin cosmetics production.

General objectives of the project:

• exchange of knowledge on bioactive compound properties,
• optimization of green extraction processes of such compounds from plant by-product materials,
• creation of innovative nanoencapsulated biocomponents for cosmetics formulations, mainly targeted on human sensitive skins.

FEM activities:

• phytochemical characterization of plant material and by-products
• extraction of natural compounds
• cultivation and provision of by-products

PNRR Missione 6, Componente 2, Investimento 2.1 - "Rafforzamento e potenziamento della ricerca biomedica del SSN.

• Bando Ministero della Salute M6.C2.I2.1 Secondo bando Ministero della Salute M6.C2.I2.2

(POC Bando PNRR) verifies through nutritional studies the effect of a glucosinolate preparation on damage from neurodegenerative diseases.

FEM activity: untargeted and targeted metabolomic analysis (tryptophan metabolites, SCFA) on blood and urine samples, and extraction of glucosinolates from plant matrices.

Cultivating Rhodiola rosea in aeroponics, optimizing growth, extracting anti-inflammatory compounds, and evaluating their bioactivity

(H2020 MSCA-RISE-2017) Development of microalgae-based natural UV Sunscreens and Proteins as cosmeceuticals and nutraceuticals

Microalgae biomass represents a rich source for discovery. The potential for algae-based ingredients in the industry relies on the manipulation and targeting of ingredients to fit increasingly niche product specifications. Algae are exposed to extreme environment and thus have developed unique mechanism for protection. Furthermore, algae produce for the same reason different metabolites which we need to identify and exploit in a sustainable way for the production of food, drugs and cosmetics.