Engineering Photosynthetic Organisms for the Production of Renewable Energy Products and Environmental Remediation
Abstract
The emphasis of this project is to procure essential equipments required to establish new capacity to conduct research and education in bioenergy and environmental biotechnology at West Virginia State University (WVSU). Bioenergy and environmental biotechnology research and education affected by the acquisition of this new equipment and instrumentations includes development of new technology to produce biofuels, bioremediation for environmental issues, to attract students to pursue studies leading STEM careers and train future workforce in the Appalachian region. The experiences with modern instrumentations will broaden WVSU undergraduate and graduate students skill sets and make them more attractive to employers and graduate programs. Since a vast majority of our students are first generation college students, having an opportunity to understand and apply molecular biology techniques will encourage them to pursue a career in STEM education. Additionally, enhancement of oils in vegetative tissues of plants and algae is synergistic with efforts to develop lignocellulosic feedstock for biofuel production. These oils can be used directly as a fuel in many applications, including drop-in-fuels.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 25, 2016
- Accession Number
- AD1038482
Entities
Organizations
- West Virginia State University