The transition to a circular and sustainable bioeconomy requires not only innovative ideas, but also tangible processes and people working behind them. Within the MARMADE project, research activities are actively demonstrating how marine residues can be transformed into high-value bio-based resources.
One example is the development of Deep Eutectic Solvents (DES). As shown in the video below, these solvents are formed from solid compounds through controlled mixing, resulting in a liquid system that can be used for the selective extraction of valuable compounds such as astaxanthin from crustacean discards. This approach highlights the potential of innovative, bio-based extraction methods to support resource efficiency and circularity.
At the same time, MARMADE places strong emphasis on the people behind the innovation. Researchers involved in the project are working on the valorisation of crustacean residues into bio-based materials such as chitosan, applying biorefinery processes and laboratory techniques to unlock new value from marine biomass.
Together, these activities demonstrate how MARMADE contributes to advancing the blue bioeconomy by combining scientific expertise, innovative processes, and a clear focus on sustainability and resource valorisation.
