| Title of Process/ Know-how/ Product/Design/Equipment
Large–scale optimized cultivation technology for lutein producing marine microalgae.
IPR Status & Details:
Under Process
Application/Uses/Problem being addressed
Lutein is a high-value carotenoid targeted for promoting eye health, in terms of prevention and amelioration of cataract and age-related macular degenerative disease / age-related blindness.
Salient Technical Features including Competing Features/ Impact
TRL Level & Scale of Development:- TRL 4 TRL Reference
Business scope & opportunity (in terms of scale, cost, market etc.)
- The global carotenoids market attained about USD 1.44 billion in 2022. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.1% in the forecast period of 2023-2032.
- The global lutein market size is USD 343 million in 2023 and grow at a CAGR of 6.29% to reach USD 465 million by 2028.
- The Indian market size for carotenoids is estimated to reach 237 million USD by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 4.8% from 2023 to 2032. Market share of lutein is 15% of Indian carotenoid market.
Environmental Considerations
This process does not generate any harmful effluent
Status of Licensing:
Not yet licensed
Status of Commercialization:
Not yet commercialized
Major Raw Materials Needed
Nutrients (media), Seawater and Microalgae inoculum
Major Plant Equipment and Machinery Required
Raceway/ rectangular type ponds with paddlewheel, and Tubular-bowl centrifuge.
Techno-Economics
The preliminary energy and cost analysis indicated that cultivation and processing of 1 kg marine microalgal biomass for lutein production requires 40 kwh of energy with operational cost of 2600 INR /30 USD.
Technology Package
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