The OLEAF4VALUE Legacy
Final project repository of resources
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Videos & interviews
Technical papers & scientific publications
Title |
Journal |
Date Published |
Link |
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Solubility and Permeability Enhancement of Oleanolic Acid by Solid Dispersion in Poloxamers and γ-CD |
Molecules | 9 May 2022 | READ MORE |
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Microemulsions Enhance the In Vitro Antioxidant Activity of Oleanolic Acid in RAW 264.7 Cells |
Pharmaceutics | 19 October 2022 | READ MORE |
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Surface Molecularly Imprinted Cellulose-Synthetic Hybrid Particles Prepared via ATRP for Enrichment of Flavonoids in Olive Leaf |
Macro-Molecular Reaction Engineering | 13 March 2023 | READ MORE |
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Pentacyclic Triterpenes from Olive Leaves Formulated in Microemulsion: Characterization and Role in De Novo Lipogenesis in HepG2 Cells |
International Journal of Molecular Science | 28 July 2023 | READ MORE |
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Encapsulation of Olive Leaf Polyphenol-Rich Extract in Polymeric Micelles to Improve Its Intestinal Permeability |
Nanomaterials | 15 December 2023 | READ MORE |
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Competitive Adsorption of Phenolic Acids, Secoiridoids, and Flavonoids in Quercetin Molecularly Imprinted Polymers and Application for Fractionation of Olive Leaf Extracts |
Chemical & Engineering Data | 28 February 2024 | READ MORE |
Workshops & trainings
As part of the OLEAF4VALUE project’s impactful dissemination strategy, two highly successful online workshops were held to present preliminary results to key players in academia and industry.
These workshops, held on Monday, June 26th, 2023, aimed to highlight cutting-edge approaches to biomass valorization in the olive oil sector—a critical area for southern Europe and the Mediterranean.
Key Achievements:
- The workshops attracted a diverse audience of business professionals and academic researchers, driving collaboration between industry and research.
- Featured presentations by leading industry experts and researchers on pioneering biomass valorization projects, sharing valuable insights, best practices, and lessons learned.
Focus Areas:
- Transforming biomass into high-value products such as biofuels, bio-based chemicals, bioplastics, and biofertilizers.
- Exploring market potential, economic viability, and environmental benefits.
- Emphasizing sustainability strategies to reduce environmental impact, optimize resources, and support the transition to a circular economy.
Training #1: Collection of olive biomass during pruning
The objective of this training was to instruct olive farmers on how to collect and stabilise samples from olive pruning. The trial used pruning leaves from the Manzanilla variety, focusing on drying and stabilising to enhance polyphenolic content through sun drying.
Training #2: Preventing contaminants in olive biomass collection
This training aimed to help olive farmers prevent Pyrrolizidine alkaloids in olive leaves. After field samplings revealed these contaminants from wild plants growing beneath olive trees, the training took place in Sevilla to teach primary producers how to avoid collecting wild plants along with olive leaves during harvesting.
Training #3: Opportunities for the primary sector in the olive value chain
This training provided key insights into advanced harvesting techniques, innovative pre-treatment processes, and opportunities in the olive value chain. By introducing the latest tools for harvesting and processing, the session aimed to optimise operations, improve product quality, and increase profitability.
