Combining recycled water use, biofuel production and phytoremediation of contaminated land and biosolids. [ 2008-08-20 - 2012-07-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Arndt, Stefan (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Alan Baker (Chief Investigator) ,  Mr John Gregory (Partner Investigator)

Brief description Combining recycled water use, biofuel production and phytoremediation of contaminated land and biosolids. The storage of biosolids, by-products of sewage treatment, is an environmentally unsustainable practice exacerbated by the presence of inorganic and organic contaminants. Phytoremediation is a plant-based technology which is potentially a cost-effective option for progressive long-term and sustainable clean-up of contaminated soils and sediments. Combining metal extraction by plants with reuse of wastewater and the production of a biofuel will provide multiple benefits of a cleaner environment, water conservation, waste reduction, carbon capture and a reduction in fossil fuel use. Development of such a low-cost combined bioenergy/remediation system will be of considerable local/regional benefit and national significance.

Funding Amount $300,000

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