An experimental approach to the dynamics of off-gas from aerobic digestion and biogas for use in microalgae cultivation

• Applicant: Dr. Kelechi Anyaoha, Ph.D.
• Subject Area: Biological Process Engineering ; Chemical and Thermal Process Engineering ; Plant Cultivation, Plant Nutrition, Agricultural Technology
• Term: since 2022
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 498389300

1. To optimise the cultivation of microalgae (Chlorella vulgaris) using carbon dioxide directly from off-gas in an integrated aerobic digestion and microalgae cultivation system. 2. To optimise the cultivation of microalgae (Chlorella vulgaris) using carbon dioxide directly from biogas in an integrated anaerobic digestion and microalgae cultivation system.3. To design a circular system that integrates anaerobic digestion, aerobic digestion, and microalgae cultivation.

• DFG Programme: WBP Position