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Research Project: Solid waste management for bioenergy production

Location: Bioproduct Chemistry and Engineering Research

Project Number: 5325-41000-049-03
Project Type: Trust

Start Date: Oct 01, 2011
End Date: Sep 30, 2013

Objective:
Project seeks to create technology to convert waste biomass into bioenergy.

Approach:
Research will be conducted to convert underutilized waste streams, such as ag-residues, municipal solid waste, processing waste and food wastes into bioenergy. This includes biomass characterization, enzyme optimization and improved production of biomethane and ethanol.

   

 
Project Team
Orts, William - Bill
 
Project Annual Reports
  FY 2012
 
Related National Programs
  Bioenergy (213)
  Quality and Utilization of Agricultural Products (306)
 
 
Last Modified: 05/24/2013
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