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Research Thesis Topic

Effects of Nanoparticles on Anaerobic Digestion Trophic Groups

Topic ID:
129
Thesis Topic/Title:
Effects of Nanoparticles on Anaerobic Digestion Trophic Groups
Description

Anaerobic digestion is a complex multi-stage bioprocess involving various types of bacteria and methanogens for the conversion of organics to methane gas which can be harvested for clean energy production. Some recent evidence showed that the addition of some nanoparticles had positive impacts on some microbial communities which resulted in increased methane production during anaerobic digestion, but very little is known about how this happens and why. We have a gas chromatograph to analyze methane, HPLC to analyze various intermediates and a gas chromatograph coupled with mass spectrometry available in our laboratories to carry out this research.

Principal Supervisor

Dr Antoine Trzcinski

Associate Supervisors
Research Affiliations
  • School of Engineering and Built Environment
Field of Research
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Environmental Biotechnology
  • Environmental Engineering
Available Academic Programs
  • Doctor of Philosophy (DPHD)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (DPHD)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (DPHD)
Application Open Date
29/02/2016
Application Close Date
31/12/2022
USQ Scholarship Applications
Yes
Other Scholarship Funding Details
http://www.usq.edu.au/scholarships/results?level=research
Pre-approved for Ethics
Not Applicable
Admission Requirements

Please review the admission requirements for the academic program associated with this Thesis Topic

Please review the admission requirements for the academic program associated with this Thesis Topic.

Essential requirements include:
- Master degree in chemical/environmental engineering or microbiology
- publication track record will be considered favourably
- strong motivation and a commitment to work hard


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