Washington University

Grantee website St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Purpose
to develop a genetically engineered fungal species that can convert fecal sludge to butanol, a high-energy biofuel similar to gasoline.
Division
Global Growth & Opportunity
Date
OCTOBER 2011
Region served
GLOBAL
Committed amount
$100,000
Grant topic
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
Duration (months)
19
Grantee location
St. Louis, Missouri, United States

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