Research
Title : | Experimental research investigation to use algae as a combined source for biodiesel production and wastewater treatment |
Area of research : | Engineering Sciences |
Principal Investigator : | Dr. siddharth Jain, University Of Petroleum And Energy studies (UPEs), Dehradun, Uttarakhand |
Timeline Start Year : | 2024 |
Timeline End Year : | 2026 |
Contact info : | siddharthj2001@gmail.com |
Equipments : | Cytology Centrifuge Rotary Vacuum Buchi Evaporator Hot stirrer, max. capacity 15L, Aluminium, silicon Alloy Deep Freezer Used In Laboratory Compact Incubator biodiesel reactor with water bath stereo Microscope Body stainless steel Biological safety Cabinet Transparent Poly Carbonate single Bubble Column Algae Photobioreactor UV Vis spectrophotometer |
Details
Executive Summary : | Biodiesel is a renewable, eco-friendly biofuel that emits less sulfur and carbon monoxide when burned in a Combined Cycle Engine (CI) engine compared to other fossil fuels. Microalgae, a third-generation feedstock, are a promising alternative due to their high efficiency in converting solar energy into chemical energy. Wastewater, a readily accessible water and nutrient source, is a potential solution for biodiesel production. However, there are gaps in research in this area, such as limited studies on wastewater treatment using microalgae and algal biomass for biodiesel production, the development of efficient nano catalysts for algal biomass to biodiesel conversion using insitu transesterification, limited reporting on optimizing experimental parameters, and the need for more research in designing catalysts for insitu transesterification processes. Additionally, more studies are needed to assess the lifecycle of integrated algae produced by wastewater treatment coupled with biodiesel production. |
Total Budget (INR): | 31,75,450 |
Organizations involved
Implementing Agency : | University Of Petroleum And Energy studies (UPEs), Dehradun, Uttarakhand Funding Agency :Anusandhan National Rsearch Foundation (ANRF)/science and Engineering Research Board (sERB) | Source :Anusandhan National Research Foundation/science and Engineering Research Board (sERB), DsT 2023-24 | |