Empowering BiOrbic researchers with frameworks and tools to engage with the civic society at large
To empower BiOrbic researchers with frameworks and tools to engage citizens in the research they are carrying on. The activities will focus on embedding bottom-up approaches recommended by the European Climate Pact and European Green Deal and used in Horizon Europe research projects, such as the living lab framework, citizen science activities, and co-design of…
Read MoreNegotiating a cultural narrative for the development of the bioeconomy with rural communities in Ireland (BioCultúr)
Build on a cultural narrative to implement a programme that will enhance rural awareness & knowledge of the bioeconomy and connect isolated, rural communities with the bioeconomy through cultural, heritage and lifestyle perspectives, while delivering tangible community-based (local) employment opportunities. Jamie: BioCultúr embodies a concerted effort to bridge disciplinary boundaries, foster transdisciplinary collaboration, and empower…
Read MoreInvestigating the Potential of Biohydrogen in Ireland’s Future Energy System
To identify an eco-friendly and cost competitive biohydrogen production routes and check its feasibility within Ireland’s energy landscapePI: Dr. Eoin Syron, Staff: Ammar Sohail (PhD)
Read MoreIncreasing value of energy recovered from the bioeconomy (algae); Closing the energy and material loops in dairy industry via hybrid ABE fermentation and microalgae technology
Develop an efficient process train to maximise the value of recovered energy (fermentation and 3rd Generation Biofuel) via integrated analysis of the fermentation and Algal bioprocesses. Investigate the development of a combined acetone-butanol-ethanol (ABE) fermentation and microalgae treatment for the valorisation of cheese whey and dairy process side streams into biobutanol (as building block to…
Read MoreDevelop data governance and decision support systems to enable multi-actor decision making in multi-domain bioeconomy context (Blockchain)
Many bioprocesses struggle due to the lack of affordable, accurate, and fast monitoring tools. To address this, we are developing a biosensor platform with cost-effective sensors for real-time monitoring of multiple substances, along with machine learning models to improve the understanding and control of bioprocesses.PI: Dr. Fatameh Golpayegani and Dr. Joe Sweeney, Staff: Dorsa Samiee…
Read MorePowering the Bioeconomy with Carbon Neutral Energy; incl Subsidies and regulation for sustainable biofuel
Develop assessment methods, operational strategies along with economic and policy levers to promote the use of fossil free energy in BioEconomy. Can the bioeconomy achieve independence from the fossil economy?PI: Eoin Syron, Lisa Ryan, Staff: Lia Freitas (PhD)
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