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Algae Against Deforestation: Algae Oil As A Potential Palm Oil Substitute, Abiela Meek
Algae Against Deforestation: Algae Oil As A Potential Palm Oil Substitute, Abiela Meek
Undergraduate Honors Capstone Projects
This capstone project is an effort to pursue sustainability through circular engineering design. With increasing interest in sustainable production of consumer products, creative and multifaceted solutions are the pathway forward to a more circular economy. Palm oil production is a key driver of deforestation worldwide and an unsustainable industry. As palm oil is a large player in the commodities market, evaluating a potential replacement provided a unique opportunity for sustainable circular engineering. High nitrogen and phosphorus concentrations in wastewater are also a cause for environmental concern as they can lead to harmful algal blooms. By utilizing the nitrogen and phosphorus …