Recipient Organization
Central Queensland University
Bruce Highway
Rockhampton QLD 4702,null null
Performing Department
(N/A)
Non Technical Summary
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Animal Health Component
100%
Research Effort Categories
Basic
0%
Applied
100%
Developmental
0%
Goals / Objectives
The main objective is to establish a long-term relationship for purposes of exploiting their complementary research, institutional development and capacity building skills to further their respective missions. Specifically, to promote co-operation on basic and applied research on the following issues: a) Research collaborations in the production of biofuels and chemicals from Beauty leaf tree (BLT) and other native biomass feedstocks via pyrolysis b) Study of end-use applications of pyrolysis oils produced from various BLT and other native feedstocks c) Test the benefits of pyrolysis co-products (e.g., biochar) in plant growth and soil health Additional objective is to promote exchange of faculty and research staff including graduate students as visiting scholars; promote lectures, seminars and other educational activities in sustainable renewable energy.
Project Methods
Scientists from Central Queensland University (CQUni) will carry out related research at ARS laboratories in Wyndmoor, PA using ARS pyrolysis facility including analytical lab, pilot and farm-scale pyrolysis systems designed for rural agriculture for pyrolysis oil production; the study of the combustion of such oils for rural energy and power demands. ARS scientists will mentor Central Queensland University visiting scholars and will visit Central Queensland University to provide related education and training through research seminars.