Summary
In response to climate change, the EU has pledged to reduce net GHG emissions by 55% by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. A primary strategy to achieve these ambitious climate and energy goals is the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Biogas production through anaerobic digestion (AD) of organic waste, such as livestock waste, plays a crucial role in Europe's move towards sustainability. Owing to the high energy input required for mesophilic or thermophilic AD in cold regions, psychrophilic AD has emerged as a promising biotechnology for treating specific livestock wastes (e.g., pig manure, or PM) and recovering bioenergy in these climates.
However, psychrophilic AD still confronts significant challenges in treating PM, including: i) inefficiencies in methane production due to diminished microbial activity at low temperatures, ii) slow growth and susceptibility of methanogenic consortia to washout, and iii) the adverse effects of antibiotics present in PM on microbial activity. The EU-funded Nano4PAnMBR project seeks to develop a cutting-edge and viable psychrophilic AD technology by integrating nanomaterials and membrane bioreactor technologies to boost renewable bioenergy production. This goal will be accomplished through the following research objectives: 1) Synthesizing and screening nanomaterials to enhance psychrophilic AD of PM; 2) Evaluating the performance of the psychrophilic AnMBR in treating PM using the selected nanomaterials; 3) Investigating methods to mitigate membrane fouling.
This project is profoundly interdisciplinary, incorporating tools, approaches, and expertise from the engineering, microbiology, nanotechnology, and membrane technology fields. The participating researcher will receive comprehensive training in both scientific and broader skills. Activities for dissemination, communication, and exploitation have been planned to engage a wide range of audiences.
However, psychrophilic AD still confronts significant challenges in treating PM, including: i) inefficiencies in methane production due to diminished microbial activity at low temperatures, ii) slow growth and susceptibility of methanogenic consortia to washout, and iii) the adverse effects of antibiotics present in PM on microbial activity. The EU-funded Nano4PAnMBR project seeks to develop a cutting-edge and viable psychrophilic AD technology by integrating nanomaterials and membrane bioreactor technologies to boost renewable bioenergy production. This goal will be accomplished through the following research objectives: 1) Synthesizing and screening nanomaterials to enhance psychrophilic AD of PM; 2) Evaluating the performance of the psychrophilic AnMBR in treating PM using the selected nanomaterials; 3) Investigating methods to mitigate membrane fouling.
This project is profoundly interdisciplinary, incorporating tools, approaches, and expertise from the engineering, microbiology, nanotechnology, and membrane technology fields. The participating researcher will receive comprehensive training in both scientific and broader skills. Activities for dissemination, communication, and exploitation have been planned to engage a wide range of audiences.
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| Web resources: | https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101151552 |
| Start date: | 01-06-2024 |
| End date: | 31-05-2026 |
| Total budget - Public funding: | - 165 312,00 Euro |
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In response to climate change, the EU has pledged to reduce net GHG emissions by 55% by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. A primary strategy to achieve these ambitious climate and energy goals is the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Biogas production through anaerobic digestion (AD) of organic waste, such as livestock waste, plays a crucial role in Europe's move towards sustainability. Owing to the high energy input required for mesophilic or thermophilic AD in cold regions, psychrophilic AD has emerged as a promising biotechnology for treating specific livestock wastes (e.g., pig manure, or PM) and recovering bioenergy in these climates.However, psychrophilic AD still confronts significant challenges in treating PM, including: i) inefficiencies in methane production due to diminished microbial activity at low temperatures, ii) slow growth and susceptibility of methanogenic consortia to washout, and iii) the adverse effects of antibiotics present in PM on microbial activity. The EU-funded Nano4PAnMBR project seeks to develop a cutting-edge and viable psychrophilic AD technology by integrating nanomaterials and membrane bioreactor technologies to boost renewable bioenergy production. This goal will be accomplished through the following research objectives: 1) Synthesizing and screening nanomaterials to enhance psychrophilic AD of PM; 2) Evaluating the performance of the psychrophilic AnMBR in treating PM using the selected nanomaterials; 3) Investigating methods to mitigate membrane fouling.
This project is profoundly interdisciplinary, incorporating tools, approaches, and expertise from the engineering, microbiology, nanotechnology, and membrane technology fields. The participating researcher will receive comprehensive training in both scientific and broader skills. Activities for dissemination, communication, and exploitation have been planned to engage a wide range of audiences.
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HORIZON-MSCA-2023-PF-01-01Update Date
20-11-2024
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