Article
Environmental Sciences
Guanbao Yao, Rui Tang, Haiping Luo, Shoujun Yuan, Wei Wang, Liwen Xiao, Xiangqian Chu, Zhen-Hu Hu
Summary: This study investigated the role of zero-valent iron (ZVI) in alleviating methanogenesis inhibition caused by the animal feed additive roxarsone. The results showed that the addition of ZVI effectively alleviated the methanogenesis inhibition induced by roxarsone, mainly through immobilization of arsenic onto ZVI and restoration of hydrogenotrophic methanogenic activity. Microbial community analysis revealed that the alleviation of methanogenesis inhibition was attributed to the enrichment of Methanobacterium and Methanosarcina.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Wenfeng Ye, Jian Lu, Jianfeng Ye, Yanbo Zhou
Summary: The addition of zero-valent iron (ZVI) in anaerobic digestion systems has been shown to improve microbial activity and enhance the long-term stability of digesters, leading to higher methane production. However, challenges remain in designing efficient and cost-effective AD systems due to the variability in operation and digestion substrates. Further studies are needed to better utilize ZVI for enhanced AD performance under different conditions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Xin Kong, Jianan Niu, Wenjing Zhang, Jianguo Liu, Jin Yuan, Houfen Li, Xiuping Yue
Summary: Zero valent iron is extensively used for environmental pollution control due to its strong reducibility and low cost. The addition of ZVI in anaerobic digestion reactors can enhance methane and VFA yields, alleviate excessive acidification, and stimulate syntrophic relationships among microbial groups. Innovative technologies and the mechanisms of ZVI-enhanced AD performance have been discussed, while technical bottlenecks and possibilities for further research have also been highlighted.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dandan Dong, Oh Kyung Choi, Jae Woo Lee
Summary: Both zero valent iron (ZVI) and nano-scaled ZVI (nZVI) can be used for biomethanation of CO2 under anaerobic conditions, but ZVI shows more effective and stable CO2 conversion with less loss.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Muhammad Usman, Zhijian Shi, Mengyuan Ji, Shuang Ren, Gang Luo, Shicheng Zhang
Summary: Hydrochar was found to alleviate ammonia inhibition and promote methane production, with the most significant effect observed at high ammonia concentration.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dejin Zhang, Yidan Wei, Shuyue Wu, Lixiang Zhou
Summary: This study evaluated the feasibility of adding sulfidated nanoscale zero-valent iron (S-nZVI) into anaerobic systems to improve anaerobic digestion of food waste (FW) under ammonia stress. The results showed that the addition of S-nZVI improved methane production and enhanced the methanogenic performance through chemical reactions and changes in microbial community.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shilei Wang, Zhi Wang, Muhammad Usman, Zehui Zheng, Xiaoling Zhao, Xingyao Meng, Kai Hu, Xia Shen, Xiaofen Wang, Yafan Cai
Summary: Ammonia inhibition is a challenge in anaerobic digestion of nitrogen-rich substrates, but bioaugmentation with specific microbial consortia can restore digestion performance. In this study, two microbial consortia were obtained and applied to a nitrogen-rich AD system, resulting in restoration of performance within 21 days and 83 days, respectively. Methanogenic archaea played a crucial role in the recovery process, and both consortia enhanced the hydrogenotrophic pathway.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Han Wang, Qun Yan, Xiaoqian Zhong, Irini Angelidaki, Ioannis A. Fotidis
Summary: Anaerobic co-digestion is a strategy for increasing methane production, but substrates rich in proteins and lipids can cause a synergetic co-inhibition effect. This study explored the microbial mechanisms behind the co-inhibition effect and found that ammonia played a major role in affecting methanogens. Decreased abundances of certain microorganisms and critical enzymes confirmed the synergetic co-inhibition effect.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
M. L. Christou, S. Vasileiadis, S. D. Kalamaras, D. G. Karpouzas, I. Angelidaki, T. A. Kotsopoulos
Summary: In this study, the operation of three CTSRs under different OLR conditions revealed that increasing the OLR to raise the C/N ratio can intensify the inhibition of anaerobic processes, especially under high ammonia concentration. Different responses of bacterial and archaeal communities were observed under ammonia stress conditions. Additionally, the dominant methanogenesis route varied depending on the OLR and ammonia concentration.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Tugui Yuan, Xiaoyu Shi, Ran Sun, Jae Hac Ko, Qiyong Xu
Summary: The study found that biochar and zero-valent iron individually promoted food waste anaerobic digestion, and the simultaneous addition of both further improved performance by reducing the methanogenic lag phase and increasing methane yield and production rate.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Panliang Wang, Xunan Li, Ye Li, Yinglong Su, Dong Wu, Bing Xie
Summary: This study comparatively clarified the effects of zero-valent iron (ZVI) and iron oxides nanoparticles on anaerobic digestion (AD) performance of food waste (FW). The results showed that the nanoparticles effectively enhanced methane production by accelerating organics transformation and alleviating acidification process. Additionally, these nanoparticles stimulated the growth of key microbes and microbial metabolisms related to methanogenesis. Compared to ZVI nanoparticles, iron oxides nanoparticles exhibited excellent performance in promoting methane production.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Nuntiya Paepatung, Nimaradee Boonapatcharoen, Warinthorn Songkasiri, Hidenari Yasui, Chantaraporn Phalakornkule
Summary: This study investigates the effects of zero-valent iron (ZVI) on the growth and activities of methane-producing archaea and sulfate-reducing bacteria in the anaerobic digestion process. The results show that ZVI not only provides extra electrons for methane production, but also reduces the inhibition of methane-producing archaea by co-precipitating sulfides.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yajie Li, Lingyu Liu, Qingshui Wang, Jiazi Wu, Tonghui Liu, Hongbo Liu, Yaoliang Hong, Tianyin Huang
Summary: Anaerobic co-metabolism of coal gasification wastewater with the assistance of ZVI can effectively reduce COD and total phenols, leading to improved methane production efficiency.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ziyin Ai, Sichao Zheng, Dan Liu, Siyuan Wang, Hongqin Wang, Wenli Huang, Zhongfang Lei, Zhenya Zhang, Fei Yang, Weiwei Huang
Summary: The study found that pretreatment with liquid nitrogen had limited enhancement effect on zero-valent iron powder. It did not significantly improve the performance of anaerobic digestion or change the archaeal community structure. However, under high ammonia stress, both zero-valent iron and liquid nitrogen-pretreated zero-valent iron greatly alleviated ammonia inhibition and increased methane production, indicating that zero-valent iron can improve anaerobic digestion by altering metabolic pathways and enhancing microbial activity.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Wenjing Tian, Jianhao Li, Lirong Zhu, Wen Li, Linyan He, Li Gu, Rui Deng, Dezhi Shi, Hongxiang Chai, Meng Gao
Summary: The combination of CaO2 pretreatment and ZVI addition effectively enhances the anaerobic digestion of wheat straw by promoting hydrolysis and acidification processes, leading to increased biogas production. ZVI improves enzyme activity and provides electrons for the conversion of CaO2 to methane, resulting in higher methane content in the digesters.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Dawei Yu, Mengmeng Liu, Jibao Liu, Libing Zheng, Yuansong Wei
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Rathmalgodage Thejani Nilusha, Tuo Wang, Hongyan Wang, Dawei Yu, Junya Zhang, Yuansong Wei
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jibao Liu, Jiaxi Zheng, Junya Zhang, Dawei Yu, Yuansong Wei
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dawei Yu, Jianxing Wang, Libin Zheng, Qianwen Sui, Hui Zhong, Meixue Cheng, Yuansong Wei
FRONTIERS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2020)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rathmalgodage Thejani Nilusha, Dawei Yu, Junya Zhang, Yuansong Wei
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Dawei Yu, Qingqing Zhang, Bram De Jaegher, Jibao Liu, Qianwen Sui, Xiang Zheng, Yuansong Wei
Summary: The study found that in anaerobic digestion under ammonia stress, proton pump inhibitors can mitigate ammonia accumulation by inhibiting beta-oxidation of fatty acids and stimulating syntrophic acetate oxidation, thereby enhancing methane production.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Dawei Yu, Junya Zhang, Buhe Chulu, Min Yang, Ingmar Nopens, Yuansong Wei
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yanlin Chen, Qianwen Sui, Dawei Yu, Libing Zheng, Meixue Chen, Tharindu Ritigala, Yuansong Wei
Summary: A combined MC-SMBR process was developed to efficiently treat swine wastewater, achieving high removal efficiencies and meeting discharge standards. High-throughput sequencing analysis showed an increase in the relative abundance of AOB with MC pre-treatment.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dawei Yu, Yushuai Liang, Rathmalgodagei Thejani Nilusha, Tharindu Ritigala, Yuansong Wei
Summary: A method for predicting the long-term effects of ferric on methane production accuracy was developed and tested in an anaerobic membrane bioreactor treating food processing wastewater. The results showed that ferric could enhance methane production by using different analysis methods, particularly Fe2.25.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Mengmeng Liu, Meixue Chen, Rong Qi, Dawei Yu, Min Yang, Jiaxi Zheng, Yuansong Wei, Haizhou Du
Summary: By utilizing the ASM1 model and CFD simulation, an upgrade solution was successfully implemented for existing municipal wastewater treatment plants in cold regions of China, resulting in effluent quality compliance with Grade I-A discharge standards and energy consumption reduction. The upgrade also led to increased microbial diversity, with a significant rise in the relative abundance of denitrifying bacteria.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Tharindu Ritigala, Yanlin Chen, Jiaxi Zheng, Hailu Demissie, Libing Zheng, Dawei Yu, Qianwen Sui, Meixue Chen, Jinxing Zhu, Hua Fan, Jiao Li, Qian Gao, Sujithra. K. Weragoda, Rohan Weerasooriya, K. B. S. N. Jinadasa, Yuansong Wei
Summary: The integration of magnetic coagulation (MC) and short-cut biological nitrogen removal (SBNR) processes with a sequencing batch membrane bioreactor (SMBR) controlled by real-time control strategy (RTC) effectively treated high strength wastewater and met discharge standards. The microbial community exhibited similar diversity and richness, with potential for denitrification and nitrification in treating both types of wastewater.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yanlin Chen, Rui Zheng, Qianwen Sui, Tharindu Ritigala, Yuansong Wei, Xiangqian Cheng, Jiehui Ren, Dawei Yu, Meixue Chen, Tuo Wang
Summary: By controlling the carbon dosage and aeration strategy, the nitrogen removal efficiency was improved in a full-scale swine wastewater treatment plant, leading to a reduction in energy consumption.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dawei Yu, Tuo Wang, Yushuai Liang, Jibao Liu, Jiaxi Zheng, Meixue Chen, Yuansong Wei
Summary: The study showed that proton pump inhibitor (PPI) can alleviate the overactivated proton pump in anaerobic digestion under high ammonia stress, leading to recovery of methane production. PPI forms a stimuli-responsive drug delivery system driven by pH, activating inhibited microbes and increasing microbial populations such as syntrophs and methanogens, ultimately improving methane yield.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dawei Yu, Liu Dian, Yonglong Hai, Mark T. Randall, Li Liu, Jibao Liu, Junya Zhang, Xiang Zheng, Yuansong Wei
Summary: This study investigates the effects of temporal evolution of rainfall on urban sewer systems. By analyzing rainfall characteristics in different temporal scales, overflow-risk identification and assessment are achieved. The results show that rainfall, urbanization, and sediments are the major driving forces for long-term CSO pollutants.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Dawei Yu, Buhe Chulu, Min Yang, Yuansong Wei
Summary: This study investigated the bioaugmentation of ammonia inhibition and explored alternative sources of DIETer inoculum for treating brewery wastewater. The results showed that the unacclimated inoculum demonstrated feasible recovery in methane yield under ammonia stress compared with the acclimated inoculum. Functional analysis revealed that the unacclimated inoculum had higher relative abundances in key enzymes of hydrogenotrophic methanogenesis. These findings suggest that the inoculum treating brewery wastewater serves as a firm foundation for alternative DIETer inoculum source, broadening inoculums for mitigating ammonia stress.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaojian Liu, Bei Wang, Yayun Ma, Xiangyang Zhou, Juan Yang, Yuehui He, Jingjing Tang, Fanyun Su, Wan Yang
Summary: This study proposes a combined process of reduction roasting of herb-medicine residue and oxalic acid leaching to improve the recovery efficiency of lithium from spent lithium-ion batteries. By utilizing the reducing gas produced from the pyrolysis of herb-medicine residue, the layered structure of the cathode powder is destroyed and converted into Li2CO3, Ni, Co, and MnO. Additionally, selective extraction of lithium is achieved using oxalic acid, and the efficiency and kinetics of lithium extraction are improved under the combined action of herb-medicine residue and oxalic acid.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Muxina Konarova, Nuno Batalha, Gabriel Fraga, Mohamed H. M. Ahmed, Steven Pratt, Bronwyn Laycock
Summary: This study presents a proof of concept for a technology that integrates PET recovery from mixed plastic waste and plastic pyrolysis. By depolymerizing PET into TPA using a low volatility oil as medium, it achieves low-pressure operation and a selective separation and recovery of TPA from the product mix. Full PET conversion and high TPA recovery were achieved, making it an effective solution for processing mixed waste streams and improving the yield and quality of liquid product from thermal pyrolysis compared to untreated feedstock.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhenhua Sun, Jing Li, Xuejiang Wang, Siqing Xia, Jianfu Zhao
Summary: This study investigated the influence of in-situ formed MgFe2O4 on the hydrothermal treatment of swine manure. The results showed that the in-situ formation of MgFe2O4 improved the dehydration and decarboxylation of organic components in swine manure, thereby improving its carbonization degree. Furthermore, it enhanced the stabilization of heavy metals and the retention of phosphorus. MgFe2O4 modified hydrochars exhibited remarkable adsorption capacity for Pb(II) and Cu(II) without any leaching of heavy metals.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yijing Jiang, Boyang Leng, Jingxin Xi
Summary: The increased generation of municipal solid waste has had a significant impact on the economy, environment, and public health. The current waste treatment process has limitations. By developing a comprehensive social costing model, this study assesses the impacts of municipal solid waste management throughout its life cycle and provides policymakers with best practices and feasibility information.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Marina Hernandes de Paula e Silva, Ricardo Coser Mergulha, Jose Geraldo Vidal Vieira, Andrea Brasco Pampanelli, Rodrigo Salvador, Diogo Aparecido Lopes Silva
Summary: This study developed and implemented a self-assessment tool to assist companies in decision-making processes for establishing circular flows based on Lean Manufacturing and Circular Economy principles. The tool utilized a maturity model and was applied to nine companies of varying characteristics. The findings revealed that certain companies showed higher maturity in water-waste and chemical-emissions management, with larger enterprises focusing on these strategies. However, many companies lacked sufficient training and employee awareness prior to seeking cleaner alternatives, and comprehensive actions to manage the product lifecycle were lacking. To address these gaps, the tool provided tailored recommendations for each company to improve their processes, products, and value chain.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Gamze Dogdu, Turgay Pekdemir, Sanaz Lakestani, Seyda Karabork, Osman Cavus
Summary: This paper presents data on food waste associated with mini size food packaging services, highlighting the difficulties in emptying the food and consumer wastefulness as the main causes. These findings have significant implications for the sustainability of food and relevant packaging.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Qingxia Li, Xin Kong, Yuxin Chen, Jianan Niu, Jia Jing, Jin Yuan, Yifeng Zhang
Summary: This study investigates how to enhance methane production from food waste after hydrothermal pretreatment. The results demonstrate a significant increase in methane yield when zero-valent iron and magnetite are used together, and high organic loading is favorable for methane production. Microbial diversity analysis further reveals the dominant pathways and metabolic processes involved in methane generation.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
D. H. H. Sim, I. A. W. Tan, L. L. P. Lim, E. T. Lau, B. H. Hameed
Summary: The development of controlled-release fertilizer formulation is important for preventing environmental pollution caused by nutrient leaching and volatilization. This study combined biochar-based fertilizer with encapsulation technology to improve the nutrient release mechanism. Optimal conditions for synthesizing urea-impregnated biochar (UIB) were determined using central composite design, and the release of nitrogen was described by mathematical models. Results showed that encapsulated UIB (EUIB) achieved complete release of nitrogen in water and exhibited improved water retention in sandy-textural soil. Therefore, EUIB derived from peppercorn waste has the potential to be used as a sustainable controlled-release fertilizer for agriculture.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yuchuan Wang, Neslihan Akdeniz
Summary: Incorporating biochar into composting systems can increase compost temperatures. This study developed a heat transfer model for a biochar-amended co-composting system and found that biochar increased thermal conductive losses but also enhanced microbial activity, resulting in an overall increase in total heat unit. When biochar was applied on the surface, it mainly functioned as an insulator.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
George Tsalis, Birger Boutrup Jensen, Jessica Aschemann-Witzel
Summary: This paper empirically explores the relationship between retail price promotions and household food waste. The results show that households with a higher proportion of discount food purchases and environmental awareness tend to waste less food, while larger households and those lacking food handling skills tend to waste more food.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lukas Friederici, Arne Koch, Patrick Martens, Jana Pantzke, Sebastiano Di Bucchianico, Thorsten Streibel, Christopher P. Rueger, Ralf Zimmermann
Summary: The increasing demand for lightweight materials has led to a rise in fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) production. However, the properties and compositional range of FRPs pose challenges to recycling strategies. Pyrolysis has emerged as a promising method for separating the fibers from the polymer matrix. This study investigated the pyrolysis process using thermal analysis and high-resolution mass spectrometry, and also assessed the toxicity of the recovered fibers using an in vitro model.
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Devika Kannan, Shakiba Khademolqorani, Nassibeh Janatyan, Somaieh Alavi
Summary: This paper introduces Smart Waste Management (SWM) that applies Industry 4.0 technologies in waste management. A framework called SWM4.0 is developed, which highlights the importance of smart people, smart cities, smart enterprises, and smart factories in achieving successful waste management. The paper also suggests future research directions and managerial implications.