MUSE Team

Australia’s vast geography and dispersed population create challenges for cost-effective waste-to-energy solutions. The CSIRO/RMIT’s MUSE team has developed a mobile, continuous biodiesel production technology designed for small to medium waste cooking oil (WCO) producers. By processing WCO on-site, the system removes transport costs and avoids expensive steps like acidification and filtration.

Its low-temperature operation and regenerable catalyst make it efficient and sustainable. This innovation enables producers to generate biodiesel and other valuable products, eg, bio-lubricant and glycerol, locally, making recycling more economically viable.

The team is now exploring market opportunities to scale the technology across regional and urban Australia.

Want to learn more or chat with the team? Reach out to MUSE’s team leader, Ahmad Kandjani via ahmad.kandjani@csiro.au

If you would like an introduction – we’re here to help! Contact the ON team via on@csiro.au