Expanding the product spectrum of anaerobic digestion for a circular economy

Canada has enormous potential to recover renewable energy and chemicals from over 18 million tonnes of waste generated annually while simultaneously reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with landfilling that account for 13% of national methane emissions. The proposed project will develop the fundamental science and technologies needed to realize sustainable waste to chemicals manufacturing by producing high value medium chain fatty acids from food waste and wastewater biosolids for use as animal feed additives, industrial products, and transportation fuel precursors. Transfer of know-how and biotechnologies to project partner organizations will position them to effectively translate technologies to the waste and chemicals sectors.

Faculty Supervisor:

Christopher Lawson

Student:

Partner:

Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions;CBS Bio Platforms

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services; Construction and infrastructure; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate