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| Reference Number | EP/Z002753/1 | |
| Title | Synergizing Bio- and (electro)-chemical conversion for advanced BiO-alkanes production from biOwaSTes (BioBOOST) | |
| Status | Started | |
| Energy Categories | Energy Efficiency (Transport) 20%; Renewable Energy Sources (Bio-Energy, Production of transport biofuels (incl. Production from wastes)) 80%; |
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| Research Types | Basic and strategic applied research 100% | |
| Science and Technology Fields | BIOLOGICAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES (Biological Sciences) 100% | |
| UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation | Not Cross-cutting 100% | |
| Principal Investigator |
Dr X Tu No email address given Electrical Engineering and Electronics University of Liverpool |
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| Award Type | Standard | |
| Funding Source | EPSRC | |
| Start Date | 02 October 2024 | |
| End Date | 01 October 2026 | |
| Duration | 24 months | |
| Total Grant Value | £206,086 | |
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| Region | North West | |
| Programme | UKRI MSCA | |
| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Dr X Tu , Electrical Engineering and Electronics, University of Liverpool (100.000%) |
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| Objectives | ||
| Abstract | The transportation sector represents a significant and rapidly expanding energy consumer, and it stands out as one of the most difficult sectors in decarbonization. Although promising projections suggest a rapid proliferation of low-power electric vehicles, the decarbonization of heavy-duty vehicles (ships, long-haul trucks, and aviation) remains challenging. A promising solution is to produce infrastructure-compatible advanced liquid biofuels (such as drop-in hydrocarbons with high energy density) through bio- and/or (electro)-chemical conversion technologies. Nonetheless, existing technologies present notable challenges: (1) biological conversionis susceptible to environmental variables, leading to a diverse array of by-products and low carbon utilization; (2) (electro)-chemical efficiency is compromised by inactive surface-catalyzed reactions; (3) sustainability of the integrated process can be uncertain due to the intricate nature of biowastes and the resulting products. The proposed two-year fellowship BioBOOST hosted in University of Liverpool aims to develop an innovative integrated system that produces advanced biofuels (liquid alkanes and green hydrogen) by combining the strength of bio- and (electro)-chemical conversion. BioBOOST will explore the conversion of biowastes to medium-chain carboxylic acids as the key biofuel/chemical. precursors by an intensified microbial fermentation process. Subsequently, the platform carboxylic acids will be valorized to liquid bio-alkanes via the sustainable Kolbe electrolysis. By harnessing the synergistic potential of bio- and (electro)-chemical conversion, BioBOOST enables the concurrent separation and valorization of platform intermediates. This, in turn, paves the way to produce advanced biofuels in a circular bioeconomy. The completion of research and training activities in BioBOOST will enhance the career prospects of the fellow and prepare the fellow as a prominent researcher in bioenergy field | |
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| Added to Database | 16/10/24 | |
