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
- School of Engineering
- Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering
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