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Project Code [2012-WRM-MS-9]
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Project title
The potential of whey in industrial fermentations and broader characterization of the agri-processing waste
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
University of Limerick (UL)
Lead Applicant
Gary Walsh
Project Abstract
Based upon �Food Harvest 2020� projections, the proposed research focuses on (a) identifying, and where possible quantifying, the major by-products/waste streams of environmental significance likely to characterize the primary agri-processing industries by 2020; (b) identifying current/emerging technologies best suited to minimize/remediate the 5 most serious pollutants identified and (c) to evaluate the potential of using whey/lactose (a current major potential pollutant) produced in dairy processing, as a substrate for the growth of a range of representative microorganisms used industrially to produce various products of industrial/medical value or which are of themselves industrially or medically useful. EPA Report, State of Knowledge Report, 2 peer-reviewed publications, a newspaper article
Grant Approved
�196,835.40
Research Hub
Green and Circular Economy
Research Theme
Waste and Resources Management
Initial Projected Completion Date
11/02/2015