ADVANCING STRAIN SELECTION FOR DUAL STARCH AND HYDROGEN PRODUCTION

ALFAFUELS has completed Milestone 3.1, delivering a detailed characterisation of Chlamydomonas strains with the potential to support the co-production of starch and hydrogen. This milestone represents an important step in refining the biological platforms that underpin the project’s zero-waste approach to producing sustainable aviation fuel precursors from CO₂.

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The results are highly relevant because they clarify which biological traits and strain characteristics are compatible with the project’s dual production objectives. By identifying both promising features and critical biological constraints, ALFAFUELS is able to focus future efforts on strain configurations that offer realistic potential for integrated valorisation, rather than pursuing pathways that may limit performance or stability.

Beyond the immediate findings, this milestone strengthens the strategic roadmap for strain development within ALFAFUELS. The knowledge generated helps guide next steps in genetic optimisation and risk mitigation, ensuring that future research and innovation activities remain aligned with scalability, efficiency, and long-term deployment goals, while preserving confidential scientific know-how.