Sediment tends to accumulate in small channels in port of Rotterdam which obstructs daily ship navigation and as a result needs to be removed by high-cost dredging operations. The goal of this project was to design a gel product that helps in the sedimentation control in the Rotterdam port area and contributes to the reduction of disposal costs, by offering a feasible, stable and eco-friendly solution. The following steps were followed: - Technoeconomic evaluation to identify the materials and recipe - Stability trials to determine critical rheological factors and provide data for CFD study - Product and application concepts - Feasibility investigation for the use of Kaumera as a gelation agent and other applications@en