AQUACOMBINE: Halophyte-Based Circular Aquaculture and Bio-Processing
Coordinating international research on halophyte-based circular bioeconomy systems
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AQUACOMBINE is a Horizon 2020-funded project (2019–2023) led by Aalborg University, focusing on developing a circular bioeconomy through the co-production of food, feed, bio-compounds, and bioenergy from salt-tolerant halophytes like Salicornia and Crithmum. The project integrates aquaculture, farming, and bioprocessing to minimise waste. Research at UCLouvain, led by Iwona Cybulska, targets protein and lipid extraction from halophyte green juice. The initiative involves 17 partners across seven countries, addressing challenges in chemical variability due to seasonal and cultivation factors. Salicornia’s historical use in soda ash production for glassmaking underscores its industrial potential. The project’s newsletter is regularly published.
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Contribution detail info
- Project
AQUACOMBINE
Integrated on-farm Aquaponics systems for co-production of fish, halophyte vegetables, bioactive compounds, and bioenergy
- Location
- Belgium, Denmark, Europe
- Authors
- Université catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), Aalborg University, AQUACOMBINE Team, Iwona Cybulska
- Purpose
- Monitor (metrics, conditions, progress, performance), Learn and develop skills, Support decision-making and strategic planning
- File type
- document
- Created on
- 29 Iúil 2026
- Origin language
- English
- Official project website
- AQUACOMBINE
- License
- CC BY
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