Project

Upcycling of hydrophobic waste feedstocks via biphasic fermentation

Code
DOCT/012997
Duration
27 January 2025 → 20 September 2026 (Ongoing)
Research disciplines
  • Engineering and technology
    • Bioprocessing, bioproduction and bioproducts
    • Fermentation
    • Industrial microbiology
Keywords
Plastic waste valorization biphasic fermentation in situ product recovery (ISPR
 
Project description

Plastic pollution remains a global challenge, with low recycling rates and increasing production. Pyrolysis oil derived from chemical recycling of plastic waste can serve as feedstocks for precision fermentation using microorganisms capable of metabolizing hydrophobic substrates. By optimizing process parameters and applying in situ product recovery (ISPR) techniques, the efficient conversion of plastic-derived oils into valuable bioproducts is explored, supporting circular solutions for plastic waste.