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Research: Systems Algal Biodiesel Lifecycle Analysis Lifecycle analysis (LCA) tools are being used to evaluate design considerations for optimization of biodiesel production from algae. Conference Presentation: “Lifecycle assessment of algal biodiesel: A model to guide process design for industrial production,” Laura B. Brentner, Julie B. Zimmerman 14th Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference, Washington D.C.
Improving the Life-Cycle of Biodiesel in Uganda through Green Chemistry This research focuses on the industrial life-cycle of biodiesel production in East Africa from non-food oilseed crops, with an eye toward producing valuable co-products from the biomass residues.
Lifecycle Assessment of Chitosan This work seeks to quantify the environmental impacts of manufacturing the biopolymer chitosan from chitin. Data is being collected from various chitosan manufacturing plants, covering several different methods of chitosan production. This project will analyze the environmental impacts at different steps of the processes and provide a basis for comparing chitosan to other chemicals used in the application areas.