Bioprocessing Research Group

 

Ultrasound Treatment

Overview

The Bioprocessing Research Group is exploring ways to improve ethanol production through the use of high-power ultrasonics. Ultrasonics can reduce the energy needed to breakdown corn for ethanol production. This may improve ethanol plant throughput and increase revenue.

Project titles

Retooling ethanol industries: Integrating ultrasonics into dry corn milling to enhance ethanol yield

Ultrasound pre-treatment of waste activated sludge to control foaming and to enhance digestibility