I'm an Associate Professor of Thermal Sciences at eCampus University and co-founder of GreenTech,
an Academic Spin Off.
Matteo Moglie is an Associate Professor of Thermal Sciences at eCampus University. He holds a Ph.D.
(2010) and M.Sc. (2007) in Mechanical Engineering from Università Politecnica delle Marche - Ancona,
AN, Italy. Before his current appointment, he served the Università Politecnica delle Marche as
Lecturer.
The experience gained in the Bionergies sector has allowed me to contribute to the foundation of an
academic Spin Off, GreenTech S.r.l.
I collaborated as Advisor for various companies dealing with optimization of biodiesel plants,
technologies for CHP plants and developing thermodynamic algorithms and models.
His primary research focus are on the Optimization of production
processes, exploitation of
microalge for wastewater remediation and the extraction of lipids and valuable compounds from algal
biomass.
The laboratory offers the possibility for all companies to carry out
research and development on the use of microalgal biotechnology. We are able to plan and draft of an
experimental design and the realization of:
Experimental demonstration at the laboratory scale
Experimental demonstration at pilot scale
Optimization of microalgae growing conditions
Optimization of microalgae growing conditions for bioremediation of wastewaters
Demonstrate experimental valorisation of microalgal biomass in the cosmetic, animal feed, textile,
bioplastic, biostimulant and biopesticide
Market analysis and feasibility studies for the construction of plants for the production of
microalgae
Engineering design, procurement and build of closed tubular Photobioreactor
Support to the start-up phases of microalgal cultivation (inoculum supply, staff training, supply of
protocols by means and for monitoring microalgal growth
Routine monitoring of the growth of microalgal crops and chemical-physical parameters
Process optimization
The aim is to ensure sustainable development of present and future
generations through the rational use of natural resources and the development of technologies and
plant solutions with high added value. We are able to plan and draft of an experimental design and
the realization of:
The optimization analysis of production process in order to increase energy efficinecy and reduce
raw materials consumption
Development of models and procedures that allow to evaluate heat exchange and energy conversion
processes in order to optimize them
Energy and environmental assessments of complex systems
Support for technology transfer and research program
Research Project/Industrial Research
Industrial research projectSOGEPU:The
Company has an interest in undertaking research and development activities at the Belladanza plant
complex in order to optimize the management of the plant itself, reducing it's environmental impact
using microalgae and renewable energy generation systems
European research projectH2020-SMEINST-1-2015
- ReSpirA:Olive oil wastewater Reuse for the production and commercialisation of Spirulina Alga
European research project CITY_SEC ‐ Regional development
and Energy agencies supporting muniCIpaliTY_Sustainable Energy Communities to jointly become active
energy actors in Europe
Italian research project Biofuels from completely renewable
sources not in competition with food crops in the Mediterranean environment: Evaluation of the
agricultural, environmental, energy and economic impact
Italian research project Biomasses of today and tomorrow:
from zootechnical waste and microalgae a contribution to sustainable agriculture and renewable
energy
Italian research project Energy-environmental research for
the A.E.R.C.A. of Ancona Falconara and the lower Esino valley
Know-how
We work with different species of microalgae, freshwater, saltwater and hypersaline
water and with different and the most advanced technological production solutions with tubular
photobioreactors, harvesting and processing
technologies.
We design, build, operate and transfer technological solutions and systems for the
industrial production of microalgae from different species and for different purposes.
We cooperate with our clients and partners in researching and developing new, novel and
innovative microalgae-based products and applications.
The assessment of biomass quality in
productive processes requires the application of methodologies that are
technically challenging. At present, it is hard to monitor the process
with high frequency; this can substantially delay the correction of
problems and may cause substantial losses. We have developed
methodologies for rapid and easy to evaluate the biomass produced, that
use FTIR spectrometry for the monitoring of microalgae biomass.
The assessment of biomass quality in
productive processes requires the application of methodologies that are
technically challenging. At present, it is hard to monitor the process
with high frequency; this can substantially delay the correction of
problems and may cause substantial losses. We have developed
methodologies for rapid and easy to evaluate the biomass produced, that
use FTIR spectrometry for the monitoring of microalgae biomass.
In recent years, the cultivation of
algae has achieved attention of scientists and practicioniers due to the
great variety of products that can be obtained, among which biofuels.
The aim of our researchwork is to perform a profitability analysis of
food and biofuel production from microalgae and to assess the economic
impact of algae production systems on the dairy farms. The production
system is based on outdoor tubular photobioreactor.
Microalgae cultivation is a very ancient
activity. Nevertheless, this activity has achieved attention due to the great
variety of products that can be obtained and offer an alternative for the
treatment of wastewater.
Wastewater by olive oil mills is offering to microalgae several opportunities to
boost its competitiveness and growth across the Europe, thanks to the scale up
and further commercialisation of a new eco-innovative process.
Horizon 2020 SME instruments phase 1 - Respira
project coordinator Wastewater by olive oil mills is offering GreenTech several
opportunities to boost its competitiveness and growth across the Mediterranean
regions, thanks to the scale up and further commercialisation of a new
eco-innovative process and its green products, namely ReSpirA.
GreenTech - Academic Spin Off Established
in 2013, engaged in the research and development of innovative industrial
processes and products characterised by being environmental friendly, safe and
economically competitive.
The two areas of study for the R&D are at the same time two lines of business
for the company: the first related to the technology of the Solar Ice Maker, the
second to the production and commercialization of microalgae in the food sector.
Awards and Honors
Oscar Green 2019Oscar
Green Marche 2019, "Sustainability Category", Coldiretti Marche, San Benedetto del Tronto,
Italy, 15 JUly 2019.
EN.FA.Si ProjectRotary
International, "Construction of a solar refrigeration machine for the conservation of vaccines
or foodstuffs'', Rotary International, Bari, Italy, 2009.
Applied EnergyApplied
Energy, "Highly Cited Award Review Paper 2012 to 2013", Applied Energy - 2013.
