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Microbial Fuel Cells (MFCs) for Primary Wastewater Treatment at Northern Ireland Water Treatment Plants. Dr. Enrico Marsili School of Biotechnology, DCU Dr. Stephen Daniels National Centre for Plasma Science and Technology DCU. Relevance Energy from Biomass Waste Water Treatment
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Microbial Fuel Cells (MFCs) for Primary Wastewater Treatment at Northern Ireland Water Treatment Plants Dr. Enrico Marsili School of Biotechnology, DCU Dr. Stephen Daniels National Centre for Plasma Science and Technology DCU
Relevance Energy from Biomass Waste Water Treatment Exciting Markets Domestic Waste Water Industrial Waste Water (e.g. agricultural, food processing) Large addressable markets MFCs are an emerging technology Currently several pilot projects in development Timing is Right Early stage technology Competitive advantage for early entrants Potential for valuable know-how and intellectual property development Benefits for Questor Member Companies
Implementation • Experienced waste-water engineer to be appointed • Vincent Vilain – 6 years experience in wastewater treatment, plant and project management • Effective project implementation and interaction with industrial partners • Scientific pedigree • biological energy conversion processes • MFCs design and optimization • Significant research infrastructure to support project • Analysis capabilities • Engineering design and prototyping facilities