Projects
Shrimp4NanoCosmetics – Novos Produtos Cosméticos de Base Nanotecnológica obtidos através de Tecnologias Avançadas de Extração e Valorização da Biomassa Marinha
- Ref.º COMPETE2030-FEDER-01199900
- National research project
- From 2024 to 2027
Summary
Shrimp4NanoCosmetics aims to investigate and develop new methodologies for extracting bioactive compounds from shrimp shells — byproducts currently discarded by the seafood processing industry.
This ambitious project seeks to optimize chemical, enzymatic, and mechanical technologies to extract compounds such as astaxanthin, chitin, and chitosan, known for their anti-aging, antioxidant, and regenerative benefits in cosmetics.
The extracted compounds will be incorporated into innovative cosmetic formulations based on lipid nanoparticles and chitosan, delivering highly effective products with unique benefits for users.
This model represents a circular economy solution by transforming waste into high-value raw materials for the cosmetic market, promoting sustainability and reducing environmental impact.
Funding Institution
COMPETE2030-FEDER
Partners
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Mesosystem
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Applied Biomolecular Sciences Unit (UCIBIO) - Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto (FFUP)
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Biotechnology Centre of Azores (CBA) - University of the Azores (UAc)
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REQUIMTE/LAQV
Project Coordinator
- Mesosystem