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Microorganisms as facilitators of energy and resource recovery from landfills

Sustainable Energy Seminar Series: Erica Majumder, Assistant Professor of Bacteriology

Event Details

Date
Monday, September 9, 2024
Time
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Description
Microorganisms in landfills are the key players in breaking down the solid waste materials and in converting that waste to useful and recoverable, revenue-generating products such as renewable natural gas. However, the degradation of solid waste, including organic materials, is often slower than predicted. It is therefore necessary to understand how these microorganisms are working together to break down solid wastes and what is limiting their degradation and natural gas production rates.
Cost
Free

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