PAST PROJECTS
We collaborated with the research group of Dr. Andrew Free at the University of Edinburgh to prove the feasibility of a new fermentation technology for efficient conversion of syngas gas into biogas. Syngas is a by-product of the pyrolysis process, and our innovative syngas fermentation technology allows us to valorise this resource by turning it into valuable biogas, in line with our circular economy vision.
We formed a research partnership with the group of Prof James Chong at the University of York to unlock the information from a set of metagenomic data from CreChar®-amended anaerobic digestion reactors. This enabled us to unlock the full information in these datasets and to understand CreChar®’s impact on the composition and function of microbial communities in anaerobic digestion.
We have developed an innovative bioinformatics pipeline for the analysis of metagenomic data from microbial communities in anaerobic digestion and wastewater treatment plants. This cutting-edge research tool allows us to harness the full potential of modern metagenomic research to profile the microbiome in these plants across time and space in unprecedented depth and detail and to identify novel functional microbes that enhance biogas production.
This project looked to widen our feedstock basis around our carbon-based waste-derived product CreChar®, an additive that enhances the performance and stability of anaerobic digestion (AD). This report looks at the suitability and availability of paper mill fibre sludge along with the technical requirements for sourcing and pre-treatment.
Carbogenics is proud to participate in the Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) Accelerator 2021, a one-year programme dedicated to lifting CDR solutions off the ground. It will allow us to validate our technology and climate impact, participate in workshops with experts on CDR market and regulatory developments, and gain access to a network of prospective CDR customers and investors. The programme is funded through EIT Climate-KIC, Europe’s leading climate innovation initiative.
In this project, tested the performance of our innovative FilaChar® carbon adsorbent for the enhancement of wastewater treatment (WWT) in an industrially relevant environment to give prospective customers and investors confidence in the technology.
The had a specific focus on biochar’s role in the anaerobic digestion processes and biofilm formation. This research aimed to enhance anaerobic digestion efficiency through the application of different biochars, addressing inherent limitations in the process. The experimental setup, utilizing various biochars with distinct particle sizes, revealed significant variations in biogas and methane production over a 6-week period. These findings underscore the significance of selecting optimal biochar types and particle sizes to optimise anaerobic digestion outcomes, offering promising implications for sustainable waste management practices.
Further investigations into biofilm formation and continuous protocol refinement are essential for advancing the understanding and application of biochars in anaerobic digestion processes.
