This is a 3 year project (2022-2025) involving desk based research by the BCU team, and lab based analytical research by KUET (Khulna University of Engineering and Technology).
This project is the production of Bioenergy from Mixed Culture of Microalgal-Wastewater Sludge Biomass.Wastewater and sludge can be used safely as a resource for renewable bioenergy generation using a low-cost sustainable novel Hybrid Anaerobic Reactor-Photobioreactor (HAR-PBR) system as proposed in this research proposal. The aim of this project is To best utilise currently available microalgal-wastewater sludge biomass for bioenergy production.
Specific Outcomes:
- Knowledge exchange through seminars, conferences in the area of Bioenergy/Renewable Energy
- Research papers identifying contribution to existing knowledge
Short-term Impacts:
Achieving a low-cost bioenergy generation solution and mitigation of wastewater management/treatment issues for domestic/municipal/textile sectors. An increase of utilisation of the most common biomass for sustainable management and energy generation.
Long-term Impacts:
Obtaining a sustainable and environmentally friendly bioenergy generation solution which will lead Bangladesh to meet SDGs (SDG 6, 7, 13), and boost economic growth in the coming future. The proposed WAGE approach will optimize water reuse and water footprint.
Project Team:
Principal investigator of this project is Dr Khalekuzzaman from Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) and CoI Dr Khondokar Mizanur Rahman of BCU in association Professor Lynsey Melville.
Co-I Dr Khondokar Mizanur Rahman
Project Impacts
This project will help to extend a network between the Bioresources and Bioeconomy Research Group (BBRG) and Bangladesh Energy and Power division and enable for further research collaboration. The research builds upon previous projects and programmes exploring AD deployment in developing countries. The work will establish and grow international networks with a view to developing future large scale collaborative projects. The project also supports the work of our PGR students particularly the work of Tania Islam who is evaluating ‘The success and failure of Biogas technology in Bangladesh’
The research proposal aims to determine the feasibility of biofuel production using effluent from a novel hybrid anaerobic reactor (HAR) followed by microalgae cultivation in photobioreactor (PBR). The main objective of the research is to develop a low-cost sustainable bioenergy generation corridor and solving wastewater (domestic/municipal/textile) management or treatment issue (i.e. a problem is a solution or resource) for Bangladesh.
This research could generate short, medium, and long-term impact. This might include improved understanding leading to technology innovation and leading to new industry partnerships, business development, employment, as well as improved waste management leading to improved environmental conditions.
Funder:
Funded by Bangladesh Energy and Power Research Council (BEPRC), Power Division, Ministry of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh