Assessment of the CO2 sequestration potential of aquatic plant and algae-based processes.
Start date: 1 January, 2022
End date: 1 January, 2023
Code: -
Participants
UNIVERSITY OF ALMERIA, Spain.
Contacts
F. Gabriel Acién (facien@ual.es)
Funds:
Private contract
Current Situation:
In progress
Summary
This project proposes the development of a theoretical model of CO2 capture systems using aquatic plants and algae: This task consists of defining a theoretical model that will be later verified. The theoretical model aims to define the capacity of processes based on algae and aquatic plants to capture CO2 based on the most relevant design and operation variables. Then, the model developed will be evaluatedin a small scale, through laboratory tests and later tests in small-scale reactors that confirm the CO2 production and capture values predicted by the model.
Objectives:
- Study and model the CO2 uptake potential of hybrid systems microalgae/seaweeds.
- Evaluate the model and scaleup to pilot scale.