Chlorophyll Extraction

The primary objective of this project was to remove chlorophyll from green seed canola oil. In order to do this, our team used a water soluble chlorophyll-binding protein (WSCP) in emulsion to bind chlorophyll at the oil-water interface.

Protein Production

Production of 6GIX, our WSCP

Protein Emulsification

Characterizing the properties of 6GIX in emulsion

Chlorophyll Repurposing

After removing chlorophyll from green seed canola oil, our team looked for ways we could repurpose chlorophyll to create a valuable commercial product. Our team investigated the enzymatic production of pheophorbide a from chlorophyll and its use as an anti-fungal agent.

Repurposing Chlorophyll

Enzymatic degradation of chlorophyll into pheophorbide a

Anti-Fungal

Pheophorbide a as an anti-fungal agent