L2M – Development of Waste Paper Biomass Technology: Transformation of Recycled Waste Paper into Carbon-Based Products

This innovation project aims to help mitigate pressing global problems including; resource and waste management, global warming, deforestation, pollution, and energy shortages. At present there is a huge and growing global demand for high-value carbon-based products such as biochar, activated carbon, and carbon electrodes. These products are commonly made from wood biomass, graphite, or other high carbon-containing products. Extraction and processing of these natural resources requires significant energy, generates waste and pollution, and releases greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The potential of using waste paper, in place of these natural resources, to create these value-added products offers an opportunity for an affordable and ecofriendly alternative that will reduce pressures on resource and waste management and help reduce pollution and GHG emissions.

Faculty Supervisor:

Stephanie Shaw

Student:

Partner:

Springboard Atlantic Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Sustainability & the Environment; Green/Alternative Energy; Advanced Manufacturing

University:

University of Prince Edward Island

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