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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
Initial Projected Completion Date
14/09/2012