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SeaChem

SeaChem is an international and interdisciplinary research initiative aimed at training the next generation of researchers in offshore seaweed aquaculture. The project focuses on developing innovative technologies for the sustainable production of high-value chemicals derived from seaweed by integrating aquaculture structures with offshore wind farms.

Offshore seaweed aquaculture cultivation structures
EUROPEAN PROJECT / AQUACULTURE
Programme ID
RD-01
Funding
European Union
Timeline
2023 – 2026
Research Pillars

How the programme is structured

Design Motif

Offshore seaweed aquaculture structures · high-value chemical extraction · geo-mapping.

Project Designation

Offshore seaweed cultivation technology, sustainable bio-chemical extraction, and advanced environmental sustainability assessments.

Consortium
  • Consortium of 12 partners & universities
  • Predictim Globe (Research partner)
01

Offshore seaweed cultivation

Developing technologies for offshore seaweed cultivation, focusing on integrating stainless-steel aquaculture structures with pre-existing offshore infrastructure (e.g. wind farms).

02

Bio-chemical extraction

Applying cutting-edge techniques like microwave and ultrasound-assisted chemical extraction to maximize the yield of high-value compounds from seaweed, replacing fossil-based chemicals.

03

Geo-mapping & sustainability

Employing geo-mapping to identify optimal cultivation locations and conducting advanced sustainability assessments of the cultivation and biorefinery systems.

Consortium

Consortium partners

KU Leuven
Antwerp Maritime Academy (HZS)
University of Galway
Bantry Marine Research Station (BMRS)
Institut de la Corrosion (IC)
University of Copenhagen (UCPH)
Aperam Stainless France SA
C-Cube International BV
Inclita Seaweed Solutions
Mainstream Renewable Power
Association EPNOE
CTAQUA
De Blauwe Cluster
INAGRO
Sharkey Predictim Globe
Pure Algae Denmark
University of Antwerp
RISE Research Institutes of Sweden
Teagasc
University of Oxford
University College Cork
Ghent University
Kost Studio
KU Leuven
Antwerp Maritime Academy (HZS)
University of Galway
Bantry Marine Research Station (BMRS)
Institut de la Corrosion (IC)
University of Copenhagen (UCPH)
Aperam Stainless France SA
C-Cube International BV
Inclita Seaweed Solutions
Mainstream Renewable Power
Association EPNOE
CTAQUA
De Blauwe Cluster
INAGRO
Sharkey Predictim Globe
Pure Algae Denmark
University of Antwerp
RISE Research Institutes of Sweden
Teagasc
University of Oxford
University College Cork
Ghent University
Kost Studio
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