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Microalgae cultivation by efficient carbon capture and wastewater recycling to boost growth via a CO2 fixation process while contributing to greenhouse gas reduction.

Microalgae conversion into biocrude, eliminating costly processes and offering an eco-friendly method for algae-to-biofuel production.

SUSTEPS emphasizes the importance of maximizing biocrude yield and effectively valorizing all components of the biocrude to meet market standards.

SUSTEPS

Sustainable, Secure and Competitive Biofuels

The SUSTEPS project is a comprehensive initiative focused on advancing the sustainable production of biofuels from microalgae. It addresses the entire value chain of this innovative process, aiming to identify and overcome challenges while maximizing opportunities. The project involves various key elements, including microalgae cultivation and carbon dioxide (CO2) fixation, processing microalgae into biocrude, upgrading biocrude, producing green hydrogen, and valorizing aqueous streams.

Sustainable Biofuel

Date starting : september 2023
Project duration : 48 months
Project budget : 3 millions euros

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SUSTEPS aims to enhance the sustainable production of algae-based biofuels by addressing challenges and leveraging opportunities in the value chain. The project focuses on developing a cost-effective…

Impact

The production of biofuels using microalgae as a raw material and CO2 as a feedstock holds significant potential for positive environmental impact. This innovative approach not only provides…

Workplan

SUSTEPS main overall objective is to improve key knowledge, identify systemic constraints and opportunities, and propose solutions for the scaling up of a sustainable algae-based biofuel value chain. In order to…

Vacancies

PhD fellowships, great opportunity in Switzerland!

15/02/2024

The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI, the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland invites applications for PhD students.

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PhD Student | Education and Jobs | Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI) – within the area of Catalytic Hydrothermal Liquefaction to quality biocrude

The position has been filled

PhD Student | Education and Jobs | Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI) – within the area of Analytics of algal biomass conversion and bio‐oil composition

The position has been filled

MSc/PhD fellowships, great opportunity in Turkey!

14/02/2024

The Clean Energy Technologies Research Group of TÜBİTAK Marmara Research Centre invites applications for MSc/PhD Students.

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MSc|PhD Students |The Clean Energy Technologies Research Group of TÜBİTAK – within the area of development of an effective biofuel upgrading process.

The position has been filled

PhD fellowship, great opportunity in Denmark!

12/02/2024

The Section of Chemical Engineering (ChE), Department of Green Technology (IGT), University of Southern Denmark, (SDU) invites applications for a PhD position.

PhD | Student University of Southern Denmark, (SDU) -within the area of process separation by membrane technology and chromatography.

The position has been filled

PhD & PDF fellowships great opportunity in Canada!

12/02/2024

The Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Calgary invites applications for a PhD student and a postdoctoral fellow.

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PhD Student | Postdoctoral Fellow | UniversityofCalgary -within the area of Sustainable Advanced Biofuels from Microalgae.

The position has been filled

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