Research Interest

Backgrounds

Research topic 1.

Bioleaching of Critical Metals (Li, Co, Ni and Mn) from End-of-Life Battery 'Black powder'  

1) Characterization of Battery Waste ('Black Powder') - Elemental composition and fractionation

2) Fungal bioleaching via organic acid production - Aspergillus sp.

3) Chemolithoautotrophic bioleaching using redox mechanisms - Acidithiobacillus sp.

4) Exploration of novel mechanisms with indigenous bacteria

Research Topic 2.

A Multi-Stage Treatment System for Effective Removal of Contaminants from Bilge Wastewater

1) Characterization of Bilge Wastewater

2) Coagulation-Flocculation as pre-treatment 

3) Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) for Recalcitrant Pollutants

4) Biodegradation of remaining recalcitrant organic matter: Oil-degrading bacteria

Research Step 3. 

Organic waste-to resources using indigenous microorganisms

1) Under construction

Research Step 4.

Process Design, Operation, Convergence, and evaluation (economic/environment)

1) Under construction