Ecoprotein

Our vision

A large amount of exudate is produced in the process of slaughtering and deep processing in the meat industry. Currently, there is no systematic method to make efficient use of such meat processing by-products which results in waste of muscle protein and additional environmental pollution. We aim to recycle exudate protein for the development of degradable membrane materials, providing a new idea for the high-value utilization of meat by-products.

Our solution

After evaluating the composition and protein components of meat exudate, we used pH drive technology to recover high-quality proteins and studied the functional characteristics of gel emulsification of recovered proteins. This knowledge was then applied to develop a new degradable packaging membrane material from the recycled exudate protein. This animal-based raw material combined with extraction in an innovative way can bring a new biodegradable packaging experience to the market.

About the team

Our team used the pH drive technology to recover high-quality proteins from the recycled exudate and transformed it into biodegradable packaging membrane materials. During the ReThink Waste Challenge, our team members worked together to better understand food science and protein research. As a team, we were happy to share our ideas for a better future with our international friends in different continents and universities.

Team members:

Yu Chen

Hui Zhang

Yinghan Jiang

Rongguang Gao

Qian Xiao

Xinrui Xu

Our vision

Electricity is the energy of the present but especially of the future. For this reason, one of the main problems in the agricultural sector is the amount of energy that is consumed but also the pollution resulting from these processes. Our team, ElectrOlive, aims to reduce emissions from this industry through a self-sustaining and environmentally friendly process.

Our solution

Could you imagine being able to reinvent the electricity industry through a process that maximizes the amount of energy generated from biomass through an intelligent network monitoring the process? This is just what ElectrOlive proposes: create clean and selfsustaining energy through surpluses from agricultural industries. An innovative process that is one step closer to achieving the sustainable future that you can imagine.

About the team

We are a multidisciplinary team, made up of students of chemical engineering, biology, marketing and business management. With work experience in different sectors, we can easily adapt to different challenges and work together, complementing our expertises. We hope to take advantage of this great opportunity to validate our skills, improve as professionals and grow as people.

Team members:

Anxo Nieto Lojo

Larisa Birsanu

Marco Nieto Lojo

Miriam Vilarnovo Allal