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| Reference Number | NE/G52441X/1 | |
| Title | Factors that influence the growth of microalgae as a source of renewable fuel | |
| 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) 75%; PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS (Chemistry) 25%; |
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| UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation | Not Cross-cutting 100% | |
| Principal Investigator |
Prof J Dennis Chemical Engineering University of Cambridge |
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| Award Type | Standard | |
| Funding Source | NERC | |
| Start Date | 01 October 2008 | |
| End Date | 30 September 2012 | |
| Duration | 47 months | |
| Total Grant Value | £76,590 | |
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| Region | East of England | |
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| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Prof J Dennis , Chemical Engineering, University of Cambridge |
| Other Investigator | Professor C Howe , Biochemistry, University of Cambridge Dr SA Scott , Engineering, University of Cambridge |
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| Abstract | To identify and probe the parameters that influence growth of high-density microalgal cultures in open-pond and photobioreactor systems, through a combination of biological studies, application of life-cycle analysis and modelling | |
| Data | No related datasets |
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| Projects | No related projects |
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| Publications | No related publications |
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| Added to Database | 17/12/14 | |