Article
Energy & Fuels
Sri Suhartini, Salsabila Harisma Indah, Farid Abdul Rahman, Novita Ainur Rohma, Nur Lailatul Rahmah, Irnia Nurika, Nur Hidayat, Lynsey Melville
Summary: This study investigates the co-digestion of wild seaweed with tofu dregs and its impact on methane production. The results show that co-digestion significantly increases methane yield, and washing pre-treatment further enhances biogas and methane production. This is important for bioenergy production, as it can reduce cost and energy requirements for waste management.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Mohamed Ali Wahab, Katharina Kebelmann, Bernhard Schartel, Gareth Griffiths
Summary: This study explored anaerobic digestion and dark fermentation as green pre-treatments for seaweed biomass prior to pyrolysis. The biological pre-treatments significantly affected the composition and structure of the seaweeds, leading to changes in thermal degradation and volatile profiles during pyrolysis, with potential for generating biooil similar to petroleum-based composition.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Serena Simonetti, Claudia Fernandez Martin, Davide Dionisi
Summary: This study investigated the effect of microwave pre-treatment on the anaerobic fermentation of model food waste to produce organic acids and ethanol. Microwave treatment significantly reduced the pH and volatile suspended solids, and increased the soluble chemical oxygen demand and soluble carbohydrates. The fermentation batch tests showed higher product yield for the microwave pre-treated substrate.
Article
Energy & Fuels
N. Papastefanakis, I. N. Daliakopoulos, A. E. Maragkaki, C. Tsompanidis, N. Zotos, D. F. Lekkase, T. Manios, M. S. Fountoulakis
Summary: The effect of solar-dried food waste and a mixture of food waste with olive mill wastewater on the anaerobic digestion of liquid pig manure and cow manure was examined for the first time. The addition of solar dried feedstocks increased the biogas production by 1.7 times. The estimated biodegradability of the mixtures was over 50%, while the volatile solids removal was 23% for maximum biogas production.
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Engineering, Environmental
Xuran Liu, Qizi Fu, Zongyao Liu, Tianjing Zeng, Mingting Du, Dandan He, Qi Lu, Bing-Jie Ni, Dongbo Wang
Summary: Alkaline pre-fermentation was proposed as a method to enhance both methane production and PAM degradation of PAM-flocculated sewage sludge, improving the efficiency of anaerobic digestion. Microbial community analysis showed enrichment of syntrophic bacteria in the alkaline pre-fermenter and elevated levels of acetotrophic methanogen in the anaerobic digester, contributing to the success of this microbial based strategy.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Farokh Laqa Kakar, Steven N. Liss, Elsayed Elbeshbishy
Summary: This study investigated the impact of high temperature thermochemical pretreatment on volatile fatty acids (VFA) production and methane recovery in wastewater sludge treatment. The results showed that acidic and alkaline conditions during the pretreatment increased sludge solubilization and methane production. Alkaline sludge has shown technical and economic feasibility for sludge carbon recovery.
WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
N. Thakur, E. -S. Salama, M. Sharma, P. Sharma, D. Sharma, X. Li
Summary: The global trend of seaweed production and utilization for biofuels, specifically biogas, is on the rise. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the potential of seaweeds for biogas production, covering biomethane potential, process parameters, microbial shifts, and effective approaches to enhance digestibility and biogas production. The impact of seasonal variations on seaweed composition and the microbial community involved in anaerobic digestion are discussed. Strategies such as pretreatment, co-digestion, and additive supplementation are explored for maximizing biogas production. Further research on microbial dynamics and co-digestion is necessary for complete biomass utilization and biogas enhancement.
MATERIALS TODAY SUSTAINABILITY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Marina Tomasini, Mariana De Oliveira Faber, Viridiana Santana Ferreira-Leitao
Summary: Sugarcane straw is not effectively utilized in the industry currently, but sugarcane straw hemicellulose hydrolyzate (HH) shows promise as a raw material for H2 and CH4 production.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Anna Lymperatou, Thor K. Engelsen, Ioannis V. Skiadas, Hariklia N. Gavala
Summary: The increasing amount of seaweed accumulated in the coasts requires proper disposal or treatment. In this study, three different pretreatment methods were used on beach-cast seaweed to improve methane yield. The thermo-acidic pretreatment resulted in the highest increase, 78% higher than raw seaweed, while the alkaline pretreatment showed a 36% increase and the highest reduction in methane production cost.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Marttin Paulraj Gundupalli, Prapakorn Tantayotai, Santi Chuetor, Kraipat Cheenkachorn, Sanket Joshi, Debraj Bhattacharyya, Malinee Sriariyanun
Summary: The study demonstrates that acid pretreatment of water hyacinth can significantly enhance enzymatic saccharification, ethanol, and biogas production. Citric acid pretreatment yields the highest ethanol production, while oxalic acid pretreatment yields the highest biogas production. The structural changes in pretreated water hyacinth impact the yield of biofuels.
BIOENERGY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Dawid Szwarc, Katarzyna Glowacka
Summary: The utilization of lignocellulosic biomass for energy production via methane fermentation is economically and environmentally justified, although its low conversion factor requires the development of new pre-treatment methods. Using a pulsed electric field (PEF) to disintegrate rapeseed straw prior to methane fermentation significantly increased biogas productivity, with the best results achieved after a 5-minute PEF pre-treatment.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Edwin N. Richard
Summary: This study assessed the effectiveness of alkaline banana winery bottle-washing wastewater as a pre-treatment to improve hydrolysis rate and methane yield from banana leaves wastes. The results showed that this pre-treatment method increased methane yield and volatile solids reduction.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Victor R. Moreira, Thais Girardi Carpanez, Natalie C. Magalha, Yan F. X. Ladeira, Lisete C. Lange, Miriam C. S. Amaral
Summary: Vinasse, a residue from the distillation of fermented juice for ethanol production, can be used as a feedstock for biomethane production by reducing sulfate concentrations and increasing organic matter concentration through the use of ultrafiltration membranes. Digestion experiments showed that the ultrafiltration concentrate had the highest biomethane production rate, while the ultrafiltration permeate had the lowest biomethane production rate.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rodrigo B. Carneiro, Gisele M. Gomes, Marcelo Zaiat, Alvaro J. Santos-Neto
Summary: This study investigates the impact of phase separation on the performance of anaerobic digestion (AD) by operating different configurations of anaerobic fixed bed biofilm reactors. The results show that feeding the effluent stream from the acidogenic reactor to the methanogenic reactor improves system start-up, alkalinity generation, and biomethane production. The COD removal kinetics is also enhanced in the sequential two-phase system. Hydrogenotrophic methanogenesis is the predominant pathway in the methanogenic reactor, while the Methanosaeta-driven acetoclastic pathway predominates in the acidogenic reactor. The higher diversity of bacteria and archaea in the methanogenic reactor indicates a better balance between volatile organic acid degradation and methane generation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mariana Moreira de Oliveira, Paul Moretti, Carina Malinowsky, Remy Bayard, Pierre Buffiere, Armando Borges de Castilhos Junior, Joacio de Araujo Morais Junior, Gilson Barbosa Athayde Junior, Remy Gourdon
Summary: Pre-treatments are necessary to prepare biowaste for anaerobic digestion, by removing undesirable materials and extracting readily biodegradable organic fractions. This study investigated two wet mechanical pre-treatment methods on urban household biowaste and observed that increasing the liquid to solid ratio improved the proportion of extracted biodegradable organic matter and biomethane potentials.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
S. E. Spicer, J. M. M. Adams, D. S. Thomas, J. A. Gallagher, Ana L. Winters
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
J. M. M. Adams, G. Bleathman, D. Thomas, J. A. Gallagher
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
H. R. Fletcher, P. Biller, A. B. Ross, J. M. M. Adams
ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2017)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
J. M. M. Adams, A. L. Winters, E. M. Hodgson, J. A. Gallagher
BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR BIOFUELS
(2018)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Joe A. Gallagher, Lesley B. Turner, Jessica M. M. Adams, Sara Barrento, Philip W. Dyer, Michael K. Theodorou
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Agronomy
Jessica M. M. Adams, Lesley B. Turner, Trisha A. Toop, Marie E. Kirby, Christine Rolin, Emma Judd, Rhiannon Inkster, Lesley McEvoy, Waseem M. Mirza, Michael K. Theodorou, Joseph Gallagher
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY BIOENERGY
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Darren Greetham, Jessica M. Adams, Chenyu Du
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
J. A. Gallagher, J. M. M. Adams, L. B. Turner, M. E. Kirby, T. A. Toop, M. W. Mirza, M. K. Theodorou
Summary: Red algae, such as Palmaria palmata, contain bioactive molecules and can be used for producing different products through biorefinery cascades. In a study focusing on Palmaria palmata, it was found that majority of useful metabolites stayed in solid fraction after screw-pressing, and the ensiling process generated effluent volumes which could be advantageous depending on the biomass's final use.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Aaron E. Brown, Jessica M. M. Adams, Oliver R. Grasham, Miller Alonso Camargo-Valero, Andrew B. Ross
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Emily T. Kostas, Jessica M. M. Adams, Hector A. Ruiz, Gabriela Duran-Jimenez, Gary J. Lye
Summary: The transition to a circular bioeconomy using renewable biomass feedstocks, particularly macroalgae, is crucial for addressing global challenges. Despite being in early stages of research, macroalgal biorefineries show promising prospects for sustainable production of eco-friendly bioproducts and biofuels.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Catherine F. H. Joniver, Angelos Photiades, Pippa J. Moore, Ana L. Winters, Andrew Woolmer, Jessica M. M. Adams
Summary: Macroalgal blooms are increasing globally due to anthropogenic stressors, but there is potential to alleviate negative impacts by converting nuisance macroalgae into useful and economically viable products. Green macroalgae, particularly Ulva spp., were found to be the most common and widely distributed blooming algae. The ecological and socio-economic impacts of macroalgal blooms are significant but under-researched globally.
ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Jessica M. M. Adams, S. Michael Morris, Laura Steege, Joanne Robinson, Charles Bavington
Summary: This paper presents lessons learnt from pilot-scale processing of brown seaweed kelp species for food-grade fractions, bridging academic research with practical know-how. Considerations include material diversity and supply chain, while observations focus on milling, equipment requirements, and acid effects on heavy metals. Recommendations emphasize harvest seasonality, contaminant minimization, equipment considerations, and acid choices for quality and safety.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Olwen M. Grace, Jon C. Lovett, Charles J. N. Gore, Justin Moat, Ian Ondo, Samuel Pironon, Moses K. Langat, Oscar A. Perez-Escobar, Andrew Ross, Mary Suzan Abbo, Krishna K. Shrestha, Balakrishna Gowda, Kerrie Farrar, Jessica Adams, Rodrigo Camara-Leret, Mauricio Diazgranados, Tiziana Ulian, Saut Sagala, Elisabeth Rianawati, Amit Hazra, Omar R. Masera, Alexandre Antonelli, Paul Wilkin
PLANTS PEOPLE PLANET
(2020)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Joe A. Gallagher, Lesley B. Turner, Jessica M. M. Adams, Philip W. Dyer, Michael K. Theodorou
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2017)