Blar i Studentoppgaver (TN-IKBM) på forfatter "Kumar, Gopalakrishnan"
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A feasibility study of piggery wastewater as a cost-effective media using sodium alginate immobilized microalgae
Tveter, Marius (Master thesis, 2023)In recent years, microalgal biotechnology has experienced significant growth across multiple industry sectors due to the versatility of various microalgae species. Manny applications for both microalgae themselves and ... -
Feasibility study of cost-effective nutrient media for microalgal growth within the aquaculture industry in a circular economy context
Øvestad, Natalia Goncharova (Master thesis, 2023)Microalgal biotechnology has been growing and expanding tremendously in recent years in various sectors. Being metabolically flexible, microalgae can adapt to demanding and even extreme growth conditions. Multiple applications ... -
Green Hydrogen Production from Residual Lignocellulosic Biomass via Dark Fermentation: Maximizing Hydrogen Yield via Optimal Pretreatment Method and Substrate-to-Inoculum Ratio
Vo, Quoc Si (Studentoppgave/UIS-TN-IKBM/2023;, Master thesis, 2023)This thesis presents an investigation into the biohydrogen production potential of Lignocellulosic Aquatic Residue (LAR), a byproduct of an industrial process. A detailed examination of the substrate and inoculum ... -
Innovative strategies for enhanced extraction and functionality of microalgae proteins.
Mohamed, Ayda Omar (Master thesis, 2023)Industrial exploitation of cultivated microalgae as protein feedstock has gained interest in recent years as a promising driver for the Norwegian bioeconomy. However, robust microalgal cell wall structures may lead to ... -
Optimization of the Inoculum-to-Substrate Ratio in Solid-State Spent Coffee Grounds Anaerobic Digestion Biorefineries Using Anaerobic Sludge for Maximal Bio-CH4 Production.
Semaan, Georgeio (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKBM/2020;, Master thesis, 2020)The optimization of bio-CH4 production from spent coffee grounds (SCGs) using anaerobic sludge (AS) under different inoculum-to-substrate ratios (ISRs) using solid-state batch-fed anaerobic digestion (AD) reactors was ... -
Spent Coffee Grounds (SCG) Valorization: Applications and Management Practices in the Stavanger Region
Bhatt, Neha (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKBM/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-12)The environmental impact of food waste has been growing in interest among various environmental organizations as well as communities in the last decade. Coffee has been one of the largest consumed drinks worldwide that ... -
Suitability and Effectiveness of Bioadsorbents for the Removal of Heavy Metals from Wastewater in Norway: A Qualitative Study
Khan, Mohammad Azim (Master thesis, 2021)The primary aim of this thesis was to investigate the process of biosorption and explore its suitability and effectiveness for use in Norway for the removal of heavy metals from wastewater. A qualitative assessment was ... -
Synthesis, characterization, and Batch adsorption analysis of Spent coffee grounds, Chitosan, and PVA composite beads for the removal of Cadmium and Lead from aqueous solutions.
Orquera Bugueño, Carolina Antonella (Master thesis, 2021)Adsorption of Cadmium and Lead in aqueous solutions by Spent coffee grounds/chitosan/PVA composite beads was studied. An adsorption Batch experimental model was used to determine the Isotherms and kinetics of 4 different ... -
Transitioning from mesophilic to thermophilic anaerobic digestion at VEAS and the influence of co-digesting primary sludge with potato-stillage
Haualand, Kristine (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKBM/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-06)Anaerobic digestion (AD) is a microbial degradation process in the absence of oxygen by several complex biological reactions where polymeric organic carbon compounds are transformed into biogas and potential biofertilizer. ... -
Valorisation of Brewers' Spent Grains with Low-Temperature Hydrothermal Liquefaction: Parameter Optimisation and Feasibility
Emer, Emre Can (Master thesis, 2023)Highlights • Very high aqueous phase yields achieved (79.88%). • Energy dense (38.85 MJ/kg) biocrude shows promise for further valorisation. • While scientific work suggests that addition of a catalyst increases biocrude ...