Author: Tafadzwa Nkhoma
Advisors: Professor Michael Timko & Professor Andrew Teixeira
Category: Graduate
Abstract: The project is investigating the use of biochar as a carbon support material for the catalytic production of biofuels. the biochar is made from the co-pyrolysis of rice husk and banana peduncle which are rich in silica and nitrogen respectively.
UN SDGs:
SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 13 – Climate Change
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