Our Idea

The basic idea behind our project is to combat the ill effects of SOx and NOx pollution. We are currently working to develop a tabletop design which will enable us to reduce the concentration of these oxides in the exhaust gases. We are planning to use genetically engineered E.Coli which has the ability to reduce NOx into ammonia and SOx into sulphur. These bacteria will be immobilized on polymer beads with a positive zeta potential, placed in a bioreactor. Thus, when the exhaust gases pass through the bioreactor the oxides of nitrogen and sulphur will be reduced by the bacteria and consequently, the concentration of these oxides in the exiting gas will be lower.

-Aashika Sekar & Rishabh Mathur