Techno-economic and life cycle assessment of technological solutions for phosphorus recovery from sewage sludge

Position: Research appointment (pre-doc) Institute: Uni. Bologna
Posted on: 05/03/2026 Deadline: 06/04/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

09/ICHI-02 - Chemical Plants And Technologies

Description

The research activity will focus on supporting the modelling of phosphorus recovery processes from sewage sludge, the development of the corresponding life cycle inventories and cost structures, as well as the analysis and interpretation of the results of LCA and CBA assessments. The analyses will address both the direct recovery of phosphorus salts from sewage sludge through precipitation processes and the recovery of phosphorus from mono-incinerated sewage sludge ashes via acid leaching processes, with particular attention to trade-offs between environmental impact categories and to the economic feasibility of the proposed solutions.

Funding body

ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - UNIVERSITA' DI BOLOGNA - - DIPARTIMENTO DI INGEGNERIA CIVILE, CHIMICA, AMBIENTALE E DEI MATERIALI

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