Work-Package 5

Biorefinery processes to recover and reuse by-products and wastes from the wine making and food industry

WP5 Objectives

O5.1. To develop optimized sustainable extraction and purification processes for high value extracts and bioactive compounds.

O5.2. To develop added value products (grape seeds oil, grape seed powder, phyto supplements for fish feed) with potential applications in various industries.

O5.3. To develop sustainable functional wine bottling solutions for the wine industry.

WP5 Tasks and Activities

Task 5.1: Innovative and sustainable solutions for the recovery and characterization of polyphenols-rich extracts from by-products and wastes

Task 5.2: Tailored eco-efficient separation and purification of target bioactive compounds

Task 5.3: Advanced processes for valorization of grape seeds through enhanced extraction of grape seed oil

Task 5.4: Advanced processes for valorization of grape seeds through production of nutrient-rich grape seed powder

Task 5.5: Optimized phyto supplement formulation for fish feed from byproducts

Task 5.6: Innovative wine bottling (seal capsules) and laboratory scale demonstration

Task 5.7: Inexpensive, environment-friendly wine bottling (corks) and TRL6 demonstration

Task 5.7: Inexpensive, environment-friendly wine bottling (corks) and TRL6 demonstration

WP5 Expected Results