SWF3 Undergraduate Research Experience Application - Sustainable Wood to Fuel and Fish Feed

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Wood Preprocessing and Pretreatment

Interns will work on preparing biomass feedstocks by evaluating and optimizing mechanical, chemical, and biological pretreatment methods. The goal is to enhance conversion efficiency and feedstock consistency for downstream processes. Students will gain hands-on experience with lab-scale equipment and material characterization techniques.

Thermochemical Conversion

This project focuses on converting biomass into bio-oil through hydrothermal liquefaction. Interns will assist with running reactors, analyzing products, and optimizing process parameters. The work provides exposure to renewable energy technologies and analytical tools like GC-MS and TGA.

Catalytic Upgrading of Bio-Oil

Interns will explore methods to improve the quality of bio-oil using heterogeneous catalysts for upgrading. Tasks include catalyst preparation, reaction testing, and product analysis. This research offers insight into biofuel production and advanced chemical engineering techniques.

Process Design and Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA)

This opportunity involves modeling biomass conversion processes using software tools like Aspen Plus and performing economic feasibility studies. Interns will learn how to integrate engineering design with cost analysis to assess commercial potential. Ideal for students interested in systems-level thinking and sustainable process development.

Fish Nutrition

Interns will assist in formulating and testing fish feed made from biomass-derived ingredients. Research involves evaluating nutritional profiles, conducting feeding trials, and analyzing fish health and growth. This work connects bioeconomy innovations with sustainable aquaculture practices.

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