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Project Code [2009-PhD-ET-8]

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Project title

Biodiscovery of microalgal strains and microalgal technology development for carbon capture and mitigation in Ireland.

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG)

Lead Applicant

Charles Spillane

Project Abstract

Ireland faces the challenge of reducing its CO2 emissions by 20% by 2015. Over 40% of Irish CO2 emissions are from single site emitters of greenhouse gases such as power generation plants. Diminishing fossil fuel reserves and global warming concerns emphasise the urgency to develop environmental protection technologies for CO2 mitigation/capture and recycling of captured carbon into biofuels and other useful high-value products. This project will screen and identify microalgal species and strains with highest potential for mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions through CO2 capture, which can be integrated with bioenergy and biorefinery systems.

Grant Approved

�95,000.00

Research Hub

Green and Circular Economy

Research Theme

Waste and Resources Management

Start Date

14/12/2009

Initial Projected Completion Date

14/12/2012