| Idea Name: |
Fungal bioremediation |
| Slogan: |
Prevention of sick building syndrome through biofiltration |
| Supervisor Name: |
Muhammad Faraz Bhatti |
| Supervisor Designation: |
HOD |
| Supervisor School: |
ASAB |
| Supervisor Department: |
Plant biotechnology |
| Contact number: |
03338554648 |
| Email ID: |
[email protected] |
| Abstract: |
| Black yeasts can be used advantageously in the biofiltration of indoor air. Biofilters with fungal inocula are used for the removal of volatile organic compounds from the environment. |
| What is the unmet need in society that your idea will fulfill ? |
| Indoor air quality can be improved specially of restaurants, buildings and working areas . |
| Who needs it ? How many would benefit ? |
| It can help people which suffer from sick building syndrome by improving the air quality. |
| How will the solution works |
| Fungal biofilter can be used to treat contaminated air. In biofilter biodegradation of contaminants occur when the polluted air flows through a microbial biofilm ( fungi) immobilized in a solid medium. |
| Who are your competitors ? How is your solution different |
| EarthFax is working on fugal bioremediation.INOGEN ALLIANCE is also working on bioremediation. The method they are using are quiet expensive .Biofiltration through the action of fungi is quiet a cheap and fascinating idea . |
| Status: |
new |
| Entry Date & Time: |
2021-12-15 (1523) |
