Bioconversion process of pretreated source-separated organic waste by simultaneous saccharification and co-fermentation processing approach for ethanol production

In this project, two different “pre-processing” technologies will be used to fractionate lignocellulosic biomass prior feeding it to the fermentation process for ethanol production. These pre-processing technologies are thermal screw press and cellulose organic-solvent-based lignocellulosic fractionation. The efficiency of above mentioned technologies will be evaluated for sugar yields which are important for enzymatic hydrolysis and fermentation stages.
Kinetic model will be developed to predict ethanol yield from simultaneous saccharification and co-fermentation process on source-separated organic waste by yeast and/or bacteria. The outcome of this project will benefit the partner organization from participating in overcoming waste problems.

Faculty Supervisor:

Elsayed Elbeshbishy

Student:

Partner:

Optimum Disposal Services Inc

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

University:

Toronto Metropolitan University

Program: