Article
Energy & Fuels
L. A. Romero De Leon, P. Quinto Diez, L. R. Tovar Galvez, L. Alvarado Perea, C. A. Lopez Barragan, C. A. Garcia Rodriguez, A. Reyes Leon
Summary: This study found that the biochemical methane potential of water hyacinth and municipal solid waste in Mexico City could be effectively managed through anaerobic digestion and anaerobic codigestion processes. The substrate-to-inoculum ratio played a significant role in volatile solids degradation. Anaerobic digestion of municipal solid waste with a S:I ratio of 1:1 produced more methane than anaerobic codigestion, but the difference was not statistically significant. Overall, the research highlighted the potential of using anaerobic digestion for renewable energy production and addressing the issues associated with water hyacinth, municipal solid waste, and leachate.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Saeed Ghanbari Azad Pashaki, Mehdi Khojastehpour, Mohammadali Ebrahimi-Nik, Abbas Rohani
Summary: This study investigates the performance of a combined anaerobic-aerobic system in the treatment of leachate within 5 months. The optimal OLR was found to be 2.05 kg COD/m(3). day, achieving COD removal efficiency of 95.6% and BOD5 removal efficiency of 96.8%. The two-stage anaerobic phase increased some parameters while the aerobic phase reduced them.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
G. Chinellato, F. Battista, D. Bolzonella, C. Cavinato
Summary: An innovative layout promoting the use of small, decentralised AD plants was proposed in this study, aiming to achieve stable processing and efficient gas production by treating high solid content source-separated OFMSW in a single-stage reactor.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Fabiana F. Franceschi, Alejandro Acosta-Gonzalez, Lili T. Vega, Maria Fernanda Gomez
Summary: This study evaluated strategies for enhancing methane production from two different types of organic solid waste, and found that methane production was higher when the lowest substrate to inoculum ratio was used. Fungal pretreatment did not increase methane yields as expected. The findings have significant implications for the scientific community and practical implications for local government.
ENERGY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Seonho Lee, Yiu Fai Tsang, Kun-Yi Andrew Lin, Eilhann E. Kwon, Jechan Lee
Summary: This review provides an overview on the use of biogas either as pyrolysis medium or as renewable chemical feedstock.
JOURNAL OF CO2 UTILIZATION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yeqing Li, Shasha Yu, Xingru Yang, Yijing Feng, Liming Dong, Yi Zhang, Lu Feng, Mahmoud Mazarji, Junting Pan
Summary: This study investigated the structural differences of humic acids (HAs) derived from different feedstocks and their effects on anaerobic digestion (AD). The study found that HAs with higher carboxyl and phenolic hydroxyl groups showed greater inhibition effect on AD. Different feedstock-derived HAs exhibited variations in aromaticity and humification degree, confirming the influence of HA structures on AD.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Sachankar Buragohain, Pinakeswar Mahanta, Kaustubha Mohanty
Summary: Anaerobic digestion of lignocellulosic biomass has been studied with duckweed, switchgrass, and rice straw under mesophilic conditions. Co-digestion at a 1:1 ratio yielded better results than other ratios, especially in community-scale biogas digesters. Daily biogas production was highest for digesters containing rice straw and cattle dung, showing potential for practical applications.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Kavosh Karami, Keikhosro Karimi, Safoora Mirmohamadsadeghi, Rajeev Kumar
Summary: This study investigated the effects of biological pretreatment on biogas production from lignocellulosic biomass and studied the combination effect with other pretreatment methods. The results showed that aerobic digestion was the only pretreatment method that could individually improve methane yield from pinewood, but combining aerobic digestion with mild thermochemical pretreatment could achieve even higher methane yield.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Khathapon Pinpatthanapong, Tunyaporn Puengpraput, Songkeart Phattarapattamawong, Chantaraporn Phalakornkule, Pornpan Panichnumsin, Nimaradee Boonapatcharoen, Phimchaya Paensiri, Kanokwan Malila, Nattapong Ponata, Thakrit Ngamcharoen, Rumpa Jutakanoke, Arnon Setsungnern, Yordkhuan Tachapermpon, Chairat Treesubsuntorn, Jarungwit Boonnorat
Summary: This research investigates the use of propionate-cultured sludge to enhance methane production from upflow anaerobic sludge blanket systems (UASB) treating fresh landfill leachate. The experimental results showed that the optimal OLR for UASB 1 without augmentation was 48.2 gCOD/L dot d, achieving a CH4 production of 4019 mL/d. On the other hand, the optimal OLR for UASB 2 with propionate-cultured sludge augmentation was 12.0 gCOD/L dot d, achieving a CH4 yield of 6299 mL/d.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Brenda Clara Gomes Rodrigues, Bruna Sampaio de Mello, Maria Lucia Gonsales da Costa Araujo, Gustavo Henrique Ribeiro da Silva, Arnaldo Sarti
Summary: The study demonstrates that anaerobic digestion of soybean molasses using a high-rate reactor can achieve high removal efficiencies and biomethane yield. Moreover, high concentrations of methane in the biogas were obtained under different organic loading rates and hydraulic retention times.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Alessio Siciliano, Carlo Limonti, Giulia Maria Curcio
Summary: Anaerobic digestion is a beneficial solution for treating organic waste and wastewater. Pressurized anaerobic digestion can generate high-quality biogas with low CO2 content, but high pressures may have negative impacts on the digestion process. This study investigated the performance of pressurized anaerobic digestion for raw compost leachate for the first time.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sara Pardilho, Rui Boaventura, Manuel Almeida, Joana Maia Dias
Summary: The study evaluated marine macroalgae waste as feedstock for anaerobic digestion processes, finding that the highest biogas volume and methane concentration were obtained at a total solids content of 2.5% TS. The experiments showed an average of 43% COD reduction and 46% VS reduction after 57 days, corresponding to about 27% of the theoretical maximum methane production. However, inhibition of the process was observed when using 3.5% TS, likely due to the accumulation of volatile fatty acids.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Dongdong Chen, Dongxue Yin, Wei Liu, Weijuan Lan, Yingxian Wang
Summary: This article investigates the current status and distribution of biogas engineering feedstock in China. It evaluates the temperature conditions for anaerobic co-digestion and assesses the biogas production potential of various feedstocks. The analysis shows that co-digestion outperforms mono-digestion under certain temperature conditions.
Article
Thermodynamics
Ciro Vasmara, Rosa Marchetti, Domenico Carminati
Summary: This study evaluated the biogas production potential of fermentation wastewaters from two strains of lactic acid bacteria, showing that they are suitable feedstocks for biogas production and can be directly mixed with pig slurry to enhance methane yield and shorten the digestion process. The digestate could also be utilized as crop fertilizer from a renewable source.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xing Su, Xiaolu Shao, Yining Geng, Shaochen Tian, Yixiang Huang
Summary: A novel dynamic biogas production prediction model for solar-assisted biogas digestion has been developed in this study, and the feedstock process and insulating strategies for biogas plants have been optimized based on the model. The results show a significant increase in biogas production rate, indicating the potential for biogas applications in cold winter climates.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Irena Wojnowska-Baryla, Katarzyna Bernat, Magdalena Zaborowska
Summary: Post-consumer bio-based textile wastes are garments or household articles made from manufactured bio-based textiles that are discarded by the owner. These waste materials should ideally be organically recycled, but difficulties in selective collection and sorting hinder the process. The diverse materials in waste textiles, including natural and synthetic fibers, pose challenges for bioprocessing.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Dorota Kulikowska, Katarzyna Bernat, Magdalena Zaborowska, Magdalena Zielinska
Summary: This study assessed the effect of different lignocellulosic amendments and bulking agents on compost stability and maturity. The results showed that the length of composting time and the stability and maturity of compost can be controlled by choosing different feedstock compositions.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Katarzyna Bernat, Dorota Kulikowska, Irena Wojnowska-Baryla, Anna Kaminska
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the suitability of existing mechanical-biological treatment (MBT) plants for composting biowaste. The results showed that the biological part of an MBT plant successfully treated biowaste and produced compost that met the stability requirements.
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Magdalena Zaborowska, Katarzyna Bernat
Summary: This review focuses on the characteristics of the most widely used biopolymers, such as those containing starch, polylactic acid, cellulose, and/or polybutylene succinate. The development of recycling methods for bio-based materials is crucial in the implementation of a circular economy. This article summarizes the available methods of recycling for bio-based materials, including mechanical, chemical, and organic recycling, and suggests that organic recycling may be a more sustainable alternative.
WASTE MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Agnieszka Cydzik-Kwiatkowska, Katarzyna Bernat, Magdalena Zielinska, Mariusz Zygmunt Gusiatin, Irena Wojnowska-Baryla, Dorota Kulikowska
Summary: This study assessed biogas production from waste AGS and investigated the properties of the digestate. The results showed that ultrasound pretreatment increased the accessibility of organics and significantly improved biogas production. The digestion time of pretreated AGS was reduced by 25%, indicating that anaerobic digestion is a feasible solution for AGS waste management.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Irena Wojnowska-Baryla, Katarzyna Bernat, Magdalena Zaborowska
Summary: This article presents the environmental and technical complications encountered during plastic disposal through landfilling, along with the formation and spread of microplastics (MPs) from landfills. MPs are seen as the key vehicles and accumulators of non-biodegradable pollutants and have the ability to transport and absorb pollutants rapidly due to their small size and large specific surface areas.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Katarzyna Bernat, Thi Cam Tu Le, Magdalena Zaborowska, Dorota Kulikowska
Summary: This study analyzed the effects of hydrothermal pre-treatment and enzymatic additives on anaerobic digestion of organic waste. It was found that hydrothermal pre-treatment improved methane production and organic matter removal efficiency, while enzymatic additives further enhanced methane production. Hydrothermal pre-treatment showed better performance in organic matter removal, while enzymatic additives had a more significant impact on methane production.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Dorota Kulikowska, Katarzyna Bernat
Summary: This study assessed the characteristics of compost from municipal sewage sludge, including the kinetics of organic matter and nitrogen transformations. The study found that the concentrations of humic substances in the compost were higher than in the feedstock, and the levels of heavy metals met the Polish requirements.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Magdalena Zaborowska, Katarzyna Bernat, Bartosz Pszczolkowski, Agnieszka Cydzik-Kwiatkowska, Dorota Kulikowska, Irena Wojnowska-Baryla
Summary: Currently, there is a growing amount of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) waste in municipal waste due to the increasing production of bio-based polymeric materials. This study investigates the potential use of anaerobic digestion (AD) to treat PLA waste, focusing on the effects of thermophilic fermentation and hydrothermal and alkaline pretreatments. The findings show that pretreatments significantly increase methane production and shorten the overall time of maximal methane production. However, it is important to consider that methane production is not necessarily linked to the visible presence of PLA pieces.
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Bartosz Pszczolkowski, Magdalena Lemecha, Wojciech Rejmer, Krzysztof Ligier, Miroslaw Bramowicz, Magdalena Zaborowska, Slawomir Kulesza
Summary: This work investigates the effects of preliminary curing on the mechanical, physicochemical, and tribological properties of SLA manufactured samples. The results showed that the mechanical properties changed significantly after 10 seconds of preliminary curing, while the friction wear and electrochemical capacitance showed the greatest change after 15 seconds of preliminary curing.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Magdalena Zielinska, Agnieszka Cydzik-Kwiatkowska, Dorota Kulikowska, Katarzyna Bernat, Marcin Zielinski, Irena Wojnowska-Baryla
Summary: Iron incorporation in biomass carriers at different percentages significantly affected the nitrogen removal efficiency and the abundance of Anammox bacteria. The addition of 5% iron carriers resulted in the highest nitrogen removal efficiency (up to 75%) and increased ammonium removal rate. However, the presence of 10% iron carriers inhibited ammonium oxidation rate. The long-term release of ferrous iron from the carrier structure accelerated the treatment of the digester supernatant.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
G. Grasa, I. Martinez, R. Murillo
Summary: Gasification kinetics of six chars from residual origin were studied under relatively low temperature, low CO2, and high H2O partial pressures. The Random Pore Model (RPM) showed the best fit to experimental results, but the selection of the reaction model depended on the ash composition, specifically the presence of alkali and alkaline earth metals. Chars with ash content higher than 30% wt. were modeled with the RPM model, while chars with the highest K/Si ratio required modified versions of the RPM to accurately predict reaction rates. Textural properties played a key role in determining reaction parameters, such as the pre-exponential factor and activation energy, for chars with similar ash content and composition.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2024)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
V. Godvin Sharmila, Surya Prakash Shanmugavel, J. Rajesh Banu
Summary: Proper treatment and disposal of biomass waste is crucial to prevent environmental deposition and its negative impacts. Biofuel has emerged as a potential alternative to fossil fuels, reducing carbon emissions and meeting global energy demands. This review examines different biomass waste conversion techniques and explores the production of biofuels with zero carbon emissions. Research on anaerobic treatment, metabolic engineering, and artificial intelligence has been conducted to enhance biofuel production efficiency.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2024)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Selvakumar Periyasamy, Adane Asefa Adego, P. Senthil Kumar, G. G. Desta, T. Zelalem, V. Karthik, J. Beula Isabel, Mani Jayakumar, Venkatesa Prabhu Sundramurthy, Gayathri Rangasamy
Summary: Valorizing agricultural waste into valuable products is crucial for environmental protection and bioeconomy advancement. Preprocessing of agricultural waste is a critical step to convert free carbohydrate molecules for final conversion, and factors such as biomass nature, feed loading, pH, temperature, and time influence the process. This review provides comprehensive information on agricultural waste availability, preprocessing techniques, and factors influencing performance.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Aqueel Ahmad, Ashok Kumar Yadav, Achhaibar Singh, Dinesh Kumar Singh
Summary: The study focuses on predicting and optimizing the yield of biogas production in an anaerobic digester using co-digestion. Experimental data was used to develop a machine learning-based prognostic model, and the Response Surface Methodology (RSM) was employed to optimize the parameters. The results demonstrate that RSM coupled with machine learning is an effective technique for modeling, predicting, and optimizing biogas production yield.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yijing Zhong, Wenxiang Zhai, Xinli Wei
Summary: This paper studies the thermal stability and decomposition of cork materials with and without silica aerogel filler. The results show that the decomposition is inhibited and the pyrolysis is significantly reduced with the addition of silica aerogel. This finding suggests that silica aerogel-infused cork may be a promising raw material for biofuel production with reduced environmental pollution.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2024)
