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Olatunde Akinbuja

Using algae as a biocatalyst in bioelectrochemical systems.

Email: o.o.akinbuja2@ncl.ac.uk

Project title

Algae (Chlorella vulgaris) as a biocatalyst

Supervisors

Project description

This project investigates the application of algae (Chlorella vulgaris) as a biocatalyst in bioelectrochemical systems (BES).

The research will involve carrying out an engineering assessment to understand the role of algae as a biocatalyst in BES. I will also explore the use of biocomposite electrodes as against having algae suspensions in the electrochemical system. This is a novel way of using algae in BES as a biological catalyst. I will apply this in microbial fuel cells (MFC) and microbial electrolysis cells (MEC).

Interests

Bioelectrochemistry

Qualifications

MSc Environmental Engineering