From waste management to circular economy: Leveraging thermophiles for sustainable growth and global resource optimization

IN Najar, P Sharma, R Das, S Tamang… - Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Waste of any origin is one of the most serious global and man-made concerns of our day. It
causes climate change, environmental degradation, and human health problems. Proper …

Biogas production from organic wastes: Integrating concepts of circular economy

M Ellacuriaga, J García-Cascallana, X Gómez - Fuels, 2021 - mdpi.com
Anaerobic digestion is traditionally used for treating organic materials. This allows the
valorization of biogas and recycling of nutrients thanks to the land application of digestates …

[HTML][HTML] Assessment of green methanol production potential and related economic and environmental benefits: The case of China

O Bazaluk, V Havrysh, V Nitsenko, T Baležentis… - Energies, 2020 - mdpi.com
Adopting a new paradigm for social development implies a transition to a circular economy.
The above requires the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, the utilization of wastes …

[HTML][HTML] Investigating the sustainability of biogas recovery systems in wastewater treatment plants-A circular bioeconomy approach

AS Gupta, D Khatiwada - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2024 - Elsevier
Advanced wastewater treatment options offer a unique opportunity to recover valuable
resources such as energy (biogas), nutrients, and minerals embedded in the wastewater …

Current advances and emerging trends in sustainable polyhydroxyalkanoate modification from organic waste streams for material applications

BN Jaffur, G Kumar, P Jeetah, S Ramakrishna… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
The current processes for producing polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are costly, owing to the
high cost of cultivation feedstocks, and the need to sterilise the growth medium, which is …

[HTML][HTML] Dimensions and characteristics of biogas policies–Modelling the European policy landscape

M Gustafsson, S Anderberg - Renewable and sustainable energy reviews, 2021 - Elsevier
Biogas solutions typically span across several sectors, such as waste handling, energy and
transport. While this can be an advantage in comparison to other alternatives, it also creates …

Fundamentals, Operation and Global Prospects for the Development of Biogas Plants—A Review

G Gadirli, AA Pilarska, J Dach, K Pilarski… - Energies, 2024 - mdpi.com
As the global demand for renewable energy continues to rise, biogas production has
emerged as a promising solution for sustainable energy generation. This review article …

Life cycle assessment of sludge anaerobic digestion combined with land application treatment route: Greenhouse gas emission and reduction potential

H Yang, Y Guo, N Fang, B Dong - Journal of Environmental Chemical …, 2023 - Elsevier
Sewage sludge treatment and disposal is essential for water environment protection and
pollution management. Coupling anaerobic digestion with land application offers a …

Biogas policies and production development in Europe: A comparative analysis of eight countries

M Gustafsson, S Anderberg - Biofuels, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
This paper compares and analyzes the relations between the biogas development and the
national policy frameworks for biogas solutions in eight European countries. The policy …

The enhancement of energy efficiency in a wastewater treatment plant through sustainable biogas use: Case study from Poland

A Masłoń, J Czarnota, A Szaja, J Szulżyk-Cieplak… - Energies, 2020 - mdpi.com
The improvement of energy efficiency ensuring high nutrients removal is a great concern for
many wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). The energy balance of a WWTP can be …