Agricultural University of Athens

Lignocellulosic sugars as co-substrates for single cell oil and γ-linolenic acid production by Thamnidium elegans

Zikou E., Chatzifragkou A., Koutinas A.A., Papanikolaou S., Agricultural University of Athens, GR

Thamnidium elegans CCF-1465 was tested for its ability to produce lipid containing γ-linolenic acid (GLA), during its cultivation on mixtures of glucose and xylose, abundant sugars of lignocellulosic biomass. Experiments were conducted in both shake-flask [...]

Developing confectionery industry biorefineries

Tsakona S., Kopsahelis N., Chatzifragkou A., Papanikolaou S., Koutinas A.A., Agricultural University of Athens, GR

Food wastes are generated worldwide at significant quantities and could be regarded as a valuable renewable resource for biorefinery development aiming at the production of fuels, chemicals and materials.This study presents novel bioprocessing and biorefinery [...]

Valorization of by-product streams from the pulp and paper industry for succinic acid production

Pateraki C., Alexandri M., Papapostolou H., Vlysidis A., Papanikolaou S., Koutinas A., Agricultural University of Athens, GR

Spent sulphite liquor (SSL) is a by-product stream generated by the pulp and paper industry employing the sulfite pulping process. SSL contains high quantities of lignosulphonates and various C5 and C6 monosaccharides. The monosaccharides contained [...]