Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP190100849]
Researchers:
Adam Lee
(Chief Investigator)
,
Associate Professor Muxina Konarova
(Chief Investigator)
,
Nuno Batalha
(Chief Investigator)
,
Wilson Karen
(Chief Investigator)
,
Dr David Schaller
(Partner Investigator)
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Brief description Nano-engineered catalysts for sustainable fuel production from waste . This project aims to address two major problems simultaneously-reducing the burden of non-recyclable waste currently going to landfill in Australia, and offsetting Australia’s reliance on imported diesel to support industry and transport needs. While approximately 95% of diesel consumed in Australia is imported, vast quantities of carbon-based waste ends up in landfill. Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) is a mixture of plant-based waste (including food, garden, paper, and wood) and fossil-fuel derived materials (plastics). Using an innovative and environmentally-sustainable catalytic process, the outcomes of this project are aimed alleviating Australia’s dependence on diesel fuel imports and better waste management solutions in Australia.
Funding Amount $339,000
Funding Scheme Linkage Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP190100849
- ARC : LP190100849