As we wrap up 2025, the inaugural year of the COSEC project, it’s time to reflect on our remarkable achievements. This year has been a journey of innovation and success, and we couldn’t have done it without your support! Technological Advances: Optimization in Raceway Reactors: We’ve refined fluid dynamics and mass transfer in large-scale raceway reactors, enhancing CO₂ transfer efficiency while reducing energy demand. This includes experimental insights into water depth, mixing intensity, and reactor configuration. Microalgae & CO₂ Capture: We successfully coupled microalgae biomass production with direct CO₂ capture from the atmosphere, proving that atmospheric CO₂ fixation is viable in open raceway systems under real-world conditions. Modeling for Productivity: Our team developed and validated modeling approaches that describe biomass productivity and biochemical composition in large-scale reactors. This supports process understanding, seasonal performance analysis, and future scale-ups. Biomass Storage Solutions: We made strides in long-term storage and conservation strategies for wet microalgae biomass, focusing on stabilization methods that preserve quality and enable flexible integration with downstream bioenergy and biorefinery processes. Global Presence: We attended major algae and biomass events like AlgaEurope 2024 & 2025, the International Congress on Algae Biotechnology, and Bio360 Expo 2025. We also enjoyed meeting members of our team in person during our gatherings in Faro and Almeria. Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey with us. Your support fuels our passion and drive for innovation. Stay tuned for more exciting news in 2026!
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