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

Erik Meers

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.