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Project Code [22/IRDIFB/10945]

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Project title

In-situ Biomethanation for Bioconversion of CO2-to-CH4 using high-rate Anaerobic bioreactor

Primary Funding Agency

Science Foundation Ireland

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

Lead Organisation

University of Galway

Lead Applicant

Not listed

Project Abstract

Carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the main compounds in biogas, can be bio-transformed to methane (CH4) by in-situ biomethanation, in which the H2 is directly injected into the existing anaerobic digester. This technology is promising for the production of high content of methane (CH4>95%) or biomethane. This project investigates the potential of application of an innovative integration system of a granular sludge technology equipped with a hollow fiber membrane for treating industrial wastewater coupled with in-situ CO2-biomethanation. This project is in line with the EU strategy to target 10% biomethane in gas grids on a volume basis by 2040.

Grant Approved

�77,874.00

Research Hub

Climate Change

Research Theme

3. Climate Solutions, Transition Management and Opportunities

Start Date

01/04/2023

Initial Projected Completion Date

31/03/2024