Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP200102195

Funding Activity

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Funded Activity Summary

Algal control using multi-functional, cold plasma activated microbubbles . Climate change is driving a proliferation of nuisance and harmful algal blooms in our water supply systems, which urgently require cost efficient and effective control strategies. Paradoxically, algal biotechnology is a growth industry with application in food, agriculture and energy; realising this potential requires state-of-the-art technology to optimise production, harvesting and extraction. The aim of this proposal is to develop cutting edge technology that uses cold plasma activated microbubbles to control algal populations. We propose that by tuning the plasma composition, this technology could both selectively disrupt and destroy algal matter and enhance algal cell growth, benefiting both water and biotechnology industries.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2020

End Date: 30-06-2024

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $392,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Environmental Engineering | Water Treatment Processes | Bioprocessing, Bioproduction and Bioproducts | Environmental Technologies

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Urban and Industrial Water Management | Expanding Knowledge in Engineering |

Other Keywords

Bioprocessing, Bioproduction and Bioproducts | Environmental Engineering | Environmental Technologies | Expanding Knowledge in Engineering | Urban and Industrial Water Management | Water Treatment Processes

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