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Coupling fermentation and separation processes for the valorization of solid waste.
Context
Most fermentation processes for producing platform chemicals rely on agricultural feedstocks, resulting in high production costs that are uncompetitive with fossil-derived molecules. The use of urban solid residues presents a viable alternative for biotechnological production of platform molecules.
Objectives
The project proposes coupling a percolation bioreactor with a downstream separation process for the valorization of solid waste. The system consists of two key components: (i) study and optimization of the production of target molecules (organic acids and alcohols) via solid‑state fermentation in the percolation reactor; (ii) study and optimization of the extraction and separation of those organic products.
Expected results
Successful solid-state percolation fermentation with high yields.
Target markets
- Materials chemistry
- Energy
Components involved
- UMR 792 TBI
- UR 50 LBE
- UMR 1010 LCA
- UMS 1337 TWB