Biomass to bio-oils

Overview

This project aims to use fermentation with engineered yeasts to maximise the production of nutritional oils from waste recovered from tthe sugar cane industry. This is part of a larger effort to maximise value in the sugar industry, supported by the Australia China Joint Centre for Biofuels and Biocommodities.

Research engagement

Lab work, data analysis, and literature review

Research activities

Fermentation set-up, operation, sampling and analysis with third-year PhD student Francisco Peralta

Outcomes

Maximise the conversion of agricultural waste into edible oils

Skills and experience

Third year student in biology, chemistry or engineering who is interested in the future of biotechnology

Start date

18 November, 2024

End date

10 February, 2025

Location

Gardens Point campus

Keywords

• precision fermentation
• synthetic biology
• synbio
• microbiology
• fermentation
• future food
• bioeconomy
• biotechnology

Contact

James Behrendorff, james.behrendorff@qut.edu.au