{"id":6131,"date":"2022-08-08T09:26:52","date_gmt":"2022-08-08T09:26:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nrc.gov.lk\/?page_id=6131"},"modified":"2022-08-08T09:26:52","modified_gmt":"2022-08-08T09:26:52","slug":"bioethanol-production-from-marine-algae","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nrc.gov.lk\/index.php\/bioethanol-production-from-marine-algae\/","title":{"rendered":"Bioethanol production from marine algae"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Bioethanol production from marine algae<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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NRC Grant No:<\/text><\/b>  19-075<\/text><\/p>

Research Institute:  <\/text><\/b>University of Jaffna<\/text><\/p>

Area of Research:<\/text><\/strong> Marine Biochemistry <\/text><\/p>

Status:<\/text><\/strong>  Ongoing<\/text><\/p>

Start date:<\/text><\/b>12th July 2019<\/text><\/p>

End Date:  <\/text><\/b>12th July 2021<\/text><\/p>

Duration:<\/text><\/strong>24 months <\/text><\/p>

Email:<\/text><\/strong>  avengad19@yahoo.com<\/text><\/p>

Total Budget:<\/text><\/strong> Rs. 3,665,000<\/text><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Principal Investigator\r\n<\/h2>

Dr. A. Vengadaramana
\nUniversity of Jaffna
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Summary<\/h2>\n

This proposed research work will focus on production of bioethanol from macro marine algae. This synthetic procedure is expected to help our local and national scientific community. Algae which are the third generation feedstock for biofuels are an alternative for the first and second generation feedstocks due to their productivity, easily cultivation methods and convenient harvesting time. Recently, they are mostly utilized for biodiesel production because of their high lipid content. On the other hand, they have cellulosic structure and large amounts of carbohydrates embedded in, so they can also be utilized for bioethanol production directly or with the remains which is obtained after oil extraction. Since bioethanol production from conventional feedstock is considered for emitting more greenhouse gases than fossil fuels in consequence of the production steps and applications during the process, algal bioethanol production can overcome these problems. In comparison with conventional feedstocks, algal production areas don\u2019t occupy agricultural lands and they needn\u2019t use any fertilizer for cultivation. With these advantages and significant carbohydrate content, higher ethanol yields are obtained from algae. After the successful completion of this work, it is expected that at least two publications in the peer reviewed journal and two conference presentation in national or international level. This exposure will help to further spread out the capability and large scale applications of bioethanol. Above all, the preliminary studies will further provide a better avenue for the commercial application.<\/p>\n

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Objectives<\/h2>\n

Research Objective<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

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  1. Produce bioethanol from different marine algal species Specific objectives \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n
  2. To select the best algae that could be used as substrate for bio-ethanol production \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n
  3. To separate different carbohydrates from marine algae \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n
  4. To increase the yield of bio-ethanol by optimization of the fermentation conditions and media composition \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n
  5. To study the effect of addition of different carbon and nitrogen sources on bio-ethanol productionTo compare the efficiency of lot of different methods of starch hydrolysis \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n
  6. To compare the efficiency of lot of different methods of starch hydrolysis<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Major Equipment Facilitated by Grant<\/h2>\n
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    \nDesignation<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Principal Investigator (PI)<\/p>\n

    Deputy Principal Investigator (DPI)<\/p>\n

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    \nName<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Dr. Meththika Vithanage<\/p>\n

    Dr. B.C.L. Athapattu<\/p>\n

    Prof. Ajith de Alwis<\/p>\n

    Dr. Mahinsasa Narayana<\/p>\n

    Dr. A. K. Karunarathna<\/p>\n

    Prof. Ranji Ranjithan<\/p>\n

    Dr. Mahinsasa Narayana<\/p>\n

    Prof. Taeho Lee<\/p>\n

    Dr. Maneesha P. Ginige<\/p>\n

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    \nInstitute<\/b><\/p>\n

    University of Sri Jayewardenepura<\/p>\n

    The Open University of Sri Lanka<\/p>\n

    University of Moratuwa<\/p>\n

    University of Moratuwa<\/p>\n

    University of Peradeniya<\/p>\n

    Waste Management Authority, Western Province<\/p>\n

    North Carolina State University, USA<\/p>\n

    Pusan National University Korea<\/p>\n

    CSIRO, Australia<\/p>\n

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