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# SUN-PERFORM

Bio-Nano Synergy: Powering the Future with Solar Fuels.

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## Posts

- [News](https://sunperform.eu/news/) - Keep up with our team's latest events, publications, interviews, and more.
- [SUN-PERFORM wins award at ALGS 2026](https://sunperform.eu/sun-perform-wins-award-at-algs-2026/) - Three project partners chaired a session and presented new results at the 2026 International Conference on Algae and Sustainability, Nanchang, China.
- [SUN-PERFORM team meets in Udine to share updates](https://sunperform.eu/sun-perform-team-meets-in-udine-to-share-updates/) - The SUN-PERFORM consortium partners came together in northeastern Italy to share their latest results and plan the next few months of the project.
- [SUN-PERFORM’s Energy Battery Sparks Interest at CHLAMY 2025](https://sunperform.eu/sun-performs-energy-battery-sparks-interest-at-chlamy-2025/) - Jacob Kneip from Bielefeld University shared new research on an energy storage system for micro algae at European CHLAMY 2025 conference.
- [Wageningen University shares advances at biotechnology congress](https://sunperform.eu/wageningen-university-shares-advances-at-biotechnology-congress/) - SUN-PERFORM members engage with academia and industry representatives at the Netherlands Biotechnology Congress.
- [University of Aveiro](https://sunperform.eu/university-of-aveiro/) - Aveiro, Portugal The University of Aveiro is among the 100 best higher education institutions in Europe. It is currently attended by around 17,000 undergraduate and post-graduate students, 12% of whom are international students. Expertise UA’s team bring internationally recognised expertise in materials engineering, polymer science and microfabrication. Role UA develops innovative light-converting micromaterials designed to
- [SUN-PERFORM Expands Consortium Through Horizon Europe Hop-On Facility](https://sunperform.eu/sun-perform-expands-consortium-through-horizon-europe-hop-on-facility/) - SUN-PERFORM welcomes the University of Aveiro, who brings it’s expertise in materials engineering and microfabrication to the table.
- [SUN-PERFORM Coordinator Helps Shape the 2026 Young Algaeneers Symposium](https://sunperform.eu/wageningen-helps-shape-the-2026-young-algaeneers-symposium/) - Five members of Wageningen University & Research contributed to the 10th anniversary edition of YAS as organisers, mentors, and speakers.
- [From Geopolitical Risk to Energy Resilience: Why SUN-PERFORM Matters](https://sunperform.eu/from-geopolitical-risk-to-energy-resilience-why-sun-perform-matters/) - SUN-PERFORM highlights the importance of diverse and sustainable energy sources for sectors that are difficult to electrify.
- [One Year of SUN-PERFORM: Turning Sunlight into Sustainable Fuels](https://sunperform.eu/one-year-of-sun-perform-turning-sunlight-into-sustainable-fuels/) - Coordinator, Sarah D’Adamo, on scientific ambitions and progress of SUN-PERFORM, and the role of solar fuels on the energy transition.
- [Polytechnic University of Turin presents SUN-PERFORM LCA research at EUBCE 26](https://sunperform.eu/polytechnic-university-of-turin-presents-sun-perform-lca-research-at-eubce/) - Linda Costantini presented work coauthored with Francesco Barraco and Matteo Prussi at 2026’s European Biomass Conference & Exhibition.
- [EIC Summit on Scaling Renewable Fuels and Chemicals](https://sunperform.eu/eic-summit-on-scaling-renewable-fuels-and-chemicals/) - Sarah D’Adamo joined scientists, entrepreneurs, and policymakers in Brussels to discuss how to bring renewable fuels from labs to markets.
- [SUN-PERFORM Presents at Webinar on Solar Fuels and Chemical Production from Algae](https://sunperform.eu/sun-perform-presents-at-webinar-on-solar-fuels-and-chemical-production-from-algae/) - Sarah D’Adamo presented the project alongside three other EU-funded initiatives at a webinar organised by S2B – Solar to Butanol.
- [AlgaEurope 2025: SUN-PERFORM Project Featured](https://sunperform.eu/algaeurope-2025-sun-perform-project-featured/) - Project coordinator and partner form Bielefeld University join panel discussion on new genomic techniques and round table with the algae community.
- [SUN-PERFORM Joins Session on Photosynthetic Microorganisms](https://sunperform.eu/sun-perform-joins-session-on-photosynthetic-microorganisms/) - Coordinator presents project at session on going from research to industrial applications by the Institute for Biological systems.
- [SUN-PERFORM Consortium Meets in Amsterdam](https://sunperform.eu/sun-perform-consortium-meets-at-amsterdam/) - Partners meet at the University of Amsterdam to share achivements, discuss next steps, and hear insights from the SUN-PERFORM advisory board.
- [SUN-PERFORM Solves Key Bottleneck in Spectral Conversion](https://sunperform.eu/sun-perform-solves-key-bottleneck-in-spectral-conversion/) - Jasmin Balil, a SUN-PERFORM partner from the University of Amsterdam, achieved month-long stability in nanocrystals that could make microalgae biofuels more efficient.
- [SUN-PERFORM Partners Join to Learn Microalgae Production Design](https://sunperform.eu/sun-perform-partners-join-to-learn-microalgae-production-design/) - Four project partners trained in microalgae and photobioreactor design at Wageningen University, gaining skills to scale up solar fuel production.
- [Opening Up the LCA Dialogue at the European Biomass Conference and Exhibition](https://sunperform.eu/opening-up-the-lca-dialogue-at-the-european-biomass-conference-and-exhibition/) - Politecnico di Torino led a workshop with experts and presented a poster at EUBCE to help shape the project’s future Life Cycle Assessment.
- [EU Funds Joint Effort to Accelerate Solar Fuel Breakthroughs](https://sunperform.eu/eu-funds-joint-effort-to-accelerate-solar-fuel-breakthroughs/) - Bio-inspired technologies aim to revolutionize renewable fuel production for hard-to-electrify sectors.
- [SUN-PERFORM First Consortium Meeting at Max Planck Institute](https://sunperform.eu/sun-perform-first-consortium-meeting-at-max-planck-institute/) - Team meets at Marburg to share first results, tour facilities, and map out next steps.
- [SUN-PERFORM Joins European Roadmapping Effort on Renewable Fuels & Chemicals](https://sunperform.eu/sun-perform-joins-european-roadmapping-effort-on-renewable-fuels-chemicals/) - SUN-PERFORM team members showcased the project and engaged with academia, industry, policy makers, and EU projects to shape a shared roadmap.
- [Consortium Meets to Kick off SUN-PERFORM](https://sunperform.eu/consortium-meets-to-kick-off-sun-perform/) - On November 25, 2024, our European-funded consortium met in Wageningen to kick off its journey to improve solar fuel production.
- [SUN-PERFORM Featured at International Algae Conference](https://sunperform.eu/sun-perform-featured-at-international-algae-conference/) - Olaf Kruse, from Bielefeld University, presented the project’s goals, methodology, and team at AlgalBBB 2025 in the USA.
- [Interview with Francesco Barracco](https://sunperform.eu/interview-with-francesco-barracco/) - Text transcript I'm Francesco Barracco. I am a research fellow at the Polytechnic of Turin. I'm involved in the SUN-PERFORM project for the Life Cycle Assessment study. A life cycle assessment involves assessing the environmental impacts of processes, production, and services. In the SUN-PERFORM project, my involvement in the life cycle is carrying out the
- [Interview with Áureo Cutillas Farray](https://sunperform.eu/interview-with-aureo-cutillas-farray/) - Text transcript I’m Áureo Cutillas. I’m one of the PhD candidates working in SUN-PERFORM in Wageningen University. I’m working on the implementation of synthetic CO2 fixation pathways in microalgae, with the aim of improving the carbon assimilation and carbon fixation of these photosynthetic organisms. One of the most interesting things from the SUN-PERFORM project is
- [Interview with Yingying Tang](https://sunperform.eu/interview-with-yingying-tang/) - Text transcript My name is Yingying, I work for a SolarFoil. My background is in chemistry, materials and physics. I did my PhD in China, and after that I did my postdoc in Denmark and also Amsterdam. After finishing the postdoc, at the University of Amsterdam, I joined SolarFoil in 2022. So now it makes
- [Consortium meeting in Udine Italy](https://sunperform.eu/consortium-meeting-in-udine-italy/) - Text transcript with Description of Visuals
- [Interview with Jasmin Fisher Balil](https://sunperform.eu/interview-with-jasmin-fisher-balil/) - Text transcript Hi, I’m Jasmine. I’m working at the University of Amsterdam, in Peter Schall’s group, and as part of SUN-PERFORM, I’m working on light-converting nanomaterials to embed in polymer foils to enhance the growth of microalgae. Specifically, I’m working on developing far-red nanocrystals because this is wheremicroalgae really like to absorb. And yeah, hopefully
- [Interview with Olaf Kruse](https://sunperform.eu/interview-with-olaf-kruse/) - Text transcript Hello. I’m Olaf Kruse, from Bielefeld University, and I’m heading there the group of AlgaeBiotechnology & Bioenergy at the Center for Biotechnology CeBiTec. We are experts in molecularly engineering microalgae, in particular, Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, to develop, as we call it, green cell factories. Our job at the SUN-PERFORM consortium is to improve light
- [Kick-off meeting at Wageningen University & Research](https://sunperform.eu/kick-off-meeting-at-wageningen-university-research/) - Text transcript with Description of Visuals
- [Consortium meeting at the Max Planck Society Institue in Magdeburg](https://sunperform.eu/consortium-meeting-at-the-max-planck-society-institue-in-magdeburg/) - Descriptive transcript
- [Interview with Sarah D’Adamo](https://sunperform.eu/interview-with-sarah-dadamo/) - Text transcript Hello everyone. My name is Sarah D’Adamo. I’m the project coordinator of SUN-PERFORM, a new European project under the program Horizon Europe. We are working with microalgae. I’m an associate professor at Wageningen University working on the microalgalcell factory design. In this project we really want to push microalgae to the next level
- [Bielefeld University](https://sunperform.eu/bielefeld-university/) - Bielefeld, Germany Bielefeld University (German: Universität Bielefeld; abbreviated UNIBI), founded in 1969, is a research-driven institution with 14 faculties and over 24,000 students from 118 countries. The Center for Biotechnology (CeBiTec) is a Central Scientific Institute of Bielefeld University and one of the world’s leading institutes on genomics and biotechnology with unicellular organisms. Expertise At
- [University of Amsterdam](https://sunperform.eu/university-of-amsterdam/) - Amsterdam, the Netherlands The University of Amsterdam (Dutch: Universiteit van Amsterdam; abbreviated UvA), established in 1632, is one of the oldest universities still in operation. With over 31,000 students and 4,500 staff, it is the largest university in the Netherlands by enrollment. The university has strong international ties through membership in several organizations and is
- [Wageningen University Research](https://sunperform.eu/wageningen-university-research/) - Wageningen, the Netherlands Wageningen University & Research (WUR), established in 1876 as an agricultural college, leads in life sciences and environmental sciences. With over 7,700 employees and 13,100 students from 115 nationalities, WUR partners in over 100 countries to tackle global challenges Expertise The Bioprocess Engineering and Microbiology departments at WUR have extensive expertise in
- [SynBio Africa](https://sunperform.eu/synbio-africa/) - Entebbe, Uganda SynBio Africa is a center of excellence in synthetic biology research, education, and biosecurity in Africa. This group of scientists, programmers, and professionals based in Uganda are united by a vision of creating a healthy, safe, and sustainable world through synthetic biology. Their mission is to pioneer sustainable, low-cost solutions to critical challenges
- [Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science](https://sunperform.eu/max-planck-society-for-the-advancement-of-science/) - Munich, Germany The Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science (German: Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Wissenschaften; abbreviated MPG) is one of the world’s leading research institutions known for its cutting-edge work in basic science. MPG operates a network of over 80 research institutes across Germany and internationally, advancing fundamental research in various fields, including
- [INsociety](https://sunperform.eu/in-society/) - Udine, Italy INsociety is a not-for-profit company researching innovation’s impact on society and developing strategies to maximize benefits. With over 15 years of experience, they collaborate with European partners, including research centers, universities, and businesses, to connect R&D with societal, environmental, and economic needs. Expertise INsociety’s experience includes Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Social LCA, and
- [University Ibn Zohr](https://sunperform.eu/university-ibn-zohr/) - Agadir, Morocco The Ibn Zohr University (UIZ) was established in 1989, and, with over 150,000 students, it is a leading institution in the region. It focuses on research that addresses local and global challenges, particularly in the disciplines of science, technology, and engineering, including sustainability and environmental sciences. Role As a collaborator, UIZ will contribute
- [Polytechnic University of Turin](https://sunperform.eu/polytechnic-university-of-turin/) - Turin, Italy The Polytechnic University of Turin (Italian: Politecnico di Torino; abbreviated POLITO), established in 1859, is Italy's oldest public technical university. It is renowned for excellence in engineering and industrial design. With over 34,000 students and 1,800 staff members, it consistently ranks among the world’s top 100 engineering and technology universities. Expertise POLITO’s Department
- [SolarFoil](https://sunperform.eu/solarfoil/) - Amsterdam, the Netherlands SolarFoil, a University of Amsterdam startup, develops spectral-converting polymeric foils that improve photosynthetic efficiency in crops and algae. These foils increase agricultural yields while lowering CO₂ emissions and production costs. Expertise The SolarFoil team excels in material science and light manipulation. They are experts in creating modular spectral components and preparing photoactive
- [SUN-PERFORM Reignites Solar Fuels Dialogue](https://sunperform.eu/sun-perform-reignites-solar-fuels-dialogue/) - SUN-PERFORM’s first press release sparks media interest, showcasing innovative algae technology and sustainable energy solutions.

## Pages

- [Homepage](https://sunperform.eu/) - Our European-funded project combines nanotechnology and synthetic biology to improve the production of more sustainable solar fuels.
- [Videos](https://sunperform.eu/videos/) - This repository of project videos includes one-on-one interviews where several partners share their roles and vision for SUN-PERFORM and summaries of consortium meetings. Partner interviews Project meetings
- [Publications](https://sunperform.eu/publications/) - Thesis & Dissertations Assessment of Tools and Methodologies for LCA and TEA of Advanced Biofuels: a preliminary case study on the SUN-PERFORM project Linda Costantini Rel. Matteo Prussi. Politecnico di Torino, Master of science program in Energy And Nuclear Engineering, 2025 Abstract The aviation sector, responsible for about 2.5% of global CO2; emissions, is one
- [Site Map](https://sunperform.eu/site-map/) - Posts Categories Pages
- [Glossary](https://sunperform.eu/glossary/) - Check the SUN-PERFORM glossary for definitions of key concepts that can help improve the production of solar fuels.
- [About](https://sunperform.eu/about/) - Discover more about SUN-PERFORM’s technological solutions to improve the efficiency of solar fuels and explore our case studies.
- [Accessibility Statement](https://sunperform.eu/accessibility-statement/) - Last updated on SUN-PERFORM is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards. Measures to support accessibility SUN-PERFORM takes the following measures to ensure the accessibility of sun-perform.eu: Assign clear accessibility goals and responsibilities. Conformance status The Web Content
- [Privacy Policy](https://sunperform.eu/privacy-policy/) - Read our privacy policy to know how your data is used on this website.
- [Consortium](https://sunperform.eu/consortium/) - Explore our diverse team with experts in nanotechnology and synthetic biology from Europe and Africa.
- [Contact](https://sunperform.eu/contact/) - Reach out to our project with any enquirers, comments, or messages.

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