(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