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Project Code [2012-WRM-MS-9]

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Project title

The potential of whey in industrial fermentations and broader characterization of the agri-processing waste

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

University of Limerick (UL)

Lead Applicant

Gary Walsh

Project Abstract

Based upon �Food Harvest 2020� projections, the proposed research focuses on (a) identifying, and where possible quantifying, the major by-products/waste streams of environmental significance likely to characterize the primary agri-processing industries by 2020; (b) identifying current/emerging technologies best suited to minimize/remediate the 5 most serious pollutants identified and (c) to evaluate the potential of using whey/lactose (a current major potential pollutant) produced in dairy processing, as a substrate for the growth of a range of representative microorganisms used industrially to produce various products of industrial/medical value or which are of themselves industrially or medically useful. EPA Report, State of Knowledge Report, 2 peer-reviewed publications, a newspaper article

Grant Approved

�196,835.40

Research Hub

Green and Circular Economy

Research Theme

Waste and Resources Management

Start Date

11/02/2013

Initial Projected Completion Date

11/02/2015