Projects
Projects: Projects for Investigator |
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| Reference Number | EP/N013522/1 | |
| Title | Integrated energy efficient microwave and unique fermentation processes for pilot scale production of high value chemicals from lignocellulosic waste | |
| Status | Completed | |
| Energy Categories | Renewable Energy Sources(Bio-Energy, Other bio-energy) 100%; | |
| Research Types | Basic and strategic applied research 100% | |
| Science and Technology Fields | BIOLOGICAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES (Biological Sciences) 35%; PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS (Chemistry) 35%; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Chemical Engineering) 20%; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering) 10%; |
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| UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation | Not Cross-cutting 100% | |
| Principal Investigator |
Dr CJ Chuck No email address given Chemical Engineering University of Bath |
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| Award Type | Standard | |
| Funding Source | EPSRC | |
| Start Date | 01 March 2016 | |
| End Date | 31 January 2021 | |
| Duration | 59 months | |
| Total Grant Value | £3,182,328 | |
| Industrial Sectors | Chemicals; Manufacturing; Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology | |
| Region | South West | |
| Programme | Manufacturing : Manufacturing | |
| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Dr CJ Chuck , Chemical Engineering, University of Bath (99.993%) |
| Other Investigator | Dr MC McManus , Mechanical Engineering, University of Bath (0.001%) Professor J Clark , Chemistry, University of York (0.001%) Dr A Matharu , Chemistry, University of York (0.001%) Dr VL Budarin , Chemistry, University of York (0.001%) Prof DJ (David ) Leak , Biology and Biochemistry, University of Bath (0.001%) Professor RJ Scott , Biology and Biochemistry, University of Bath (0.001%) Dr D A Henk , Biology and Biochemistry, University of Bath (0.001%) |
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| Objectives | ||
| Abstract | To meet key climate change targets, while providing sustainable economic growth, the UK must develop a robust bioeconomy. This requires the valorisation of UK-specific and abundant waste lignocelluosic streams. Currently, the expense and inefficiency of the multi-stage acid pre-treated depolymerisation and enzymatic process has limited the growth in this sector. Recently, we reported an innovative one-step microwave (MW) process for the depolymerisation of bio-wastes. This key enabling technology achieves high sugar yields despite low energy inputs. While the inhibitors formed in the process limit the growth of most yeasts, the robust yeast Metschnikowia pulcherrima (Mp) thrives on this feedstock to produce valuable 2-phenylethanol, arabinitol and lipids. This project aims to develop a pilot scale multi-product biorefinery by coupling these breakthroughs in low energy biomass treatment and unique fermentation to produce marketable compounds | |
| Publications | (none) |
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| Final Report | (none) |
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| Added to Database | 25/08/16 | |
