The overall aim of the DiP project “Ceramides – from fruit residues to bio-based health products (Tres2Cera)” is to develop processes for the provision of ceramides from pomace, which is produced locally as a residue from apple pressing.
These ceramides, which can be used economically on a large scale, are to be isolated, characterized and synthetically converted into adjuvants for human and veterinary vaccines on the one hand and biocatalytically processed into plant-based, bioavailable skin protectants on the other.
Both product lines are aimed at the sustainable development and utilization of biological resources through
a) resource-conserving, bioeconomic extraction,
b) plant-based, renewable (vegan) products and
c) implementation of digital methods for improved drug discovery and serve the goal of a circular economy.
The technological developments are accompanied by a techno-economic evaluation and include studies on the compatibility of scientific and economic requirements.
In addition, sustainability aspects and social relevance are examined and evaluated with the aim of developing a sustainable, economically viable process.