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Project Code [2009-PhD-ET-9]

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Project title

Development of novel, environmentally neutral, biodegradable, flocculants and biofilters based on biomass andderivatives for

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

Dublin City University (DCU)

Lead Applicant

Ian Marison

Project Abstract

Many oilseed plants are used for the production of food oils, cosmetics and biodiesel. After pressing to remove the oils, the residual press-cake is generally disposed of as a low added value feed or incinerated. Here we will use press-cakes from a wide variety of oilseed plants (1) for the isolation of proteins and small molecular weight compounds which can be used as bioflocculants in place of the ferric/ aluminium salts and acrylamides currently employed in water treatment and (2) directly as biofilters for the removal of a wide range of pesticides, herbicides, medicinal drugs and hydrophobic organic pollutants.

Grant Approved

�94,830.00

Research Hub

Natural Environment

Research Theme

Protecting our Water Resources

Start Date

14/09/2009

Initial Projected Completion Date

14/09/2012