Project

Substitution of fossil-resource based fertilizers by mineral nutrients recovered from biobased side streams

Code
01N02419
Duration
01 January 2019 → 30 June 2025
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Promotor
Research disciplines
  • Natural sciences
    • Organic green chemistry
    • Industrial chemistry
    • Aquatic chemistry
    • Environmental management
  • Engineering and technology
    • Functional materials
  • Agricultural and food sciences
    • Agrochemistry and fertilisers
Keywords
Nutrient recovery circular economy nutrients mineral resource recovery
 
Project description

This research focuses on the recovery of mineral nutrients from organic-biological waste(water) streams and their upcycling into renewable substitutes for synthetic fertilisers, which itself is produced from fossil resources. This proposal will secure funding for 2 incoming Joint PhD, as well as specialized analytical infrastructure for 5 PhD and lab-technical & postdoctoral support for this group of PhD students.