[HTML][HTML] Improvements in dewaterability and fuel properties of hydrochars derived from hydrothermal co-carbonization of sewage sludge and organic waste

M Wilk, M Śliz, K Czerwińska, M Gajek… - Renewable Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
The hydrothermal co-carbonization of sewage sludge and organic additives, namely 10 and
20% of charcoal, fir, grass, and an undersieved fraction of municipal solid waste, was …

Oxidation-alkaline-enhanced abiotic humification valorizes lignin-rich biogas digestate into artificial humic acids

E Sarlaki, P Ghofrani-Isfahani, M Ghorbani… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study introduces a cost-effective, mild thermal abiotic humification method for producing
highly humified artificial humic acids (AHAs) from lignin-rich biogas digestate. Derived from …

Hydrotreatment of Eucalyptus sawdust: The influence of process temperature and H2SO4 catalyst on hydrochar quality, combustion behavior and related emissions

NT da Silva Carvalho, EA Silveira, T de Paula Protásio… - Fuel, 2024 - Elsevier
Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) presents a promising avenue for waste-to-energy
conversion, owing to its cost-effectiveness, low emissions, and adaptability. This study …

A systematic review on nitrogen control during hydrothermal carbonization of sewage sludge under PRISMA guidelines

B Zhang, NR Syed, J Zhang, X Ma, Q Xu - Journal of Analytical and Applied …, 2025 - Elsevier
The rising global production of sewage sludge (SS), driven by urbanization, presents
substantial challenges for effective management due to its high moisture content and …

Hydrothermal carbonization of sewage sludge for hydrochar production: optimization of operating conditions using Box-Behnken design coupled with response …

SZ Roslan, MM Zainol, K Bikane… - Biomass Conversion and …, 2024 - Springer
Hydrochar was produced from sewage sludge via the hydrothermal carbonization (HTC)
process. The effects of carbonization temperature (150–300° C), solid load (10–30%), and …

Effects of carbonization temperature and time on the characteristics of carbonized sludge

J Wan, X Feng, B Li, M Wang, X Tang… - Water Science & …, 2024 - iwaponline.com
To investigate the influence of carbonization process parameters on the characteristics of
municipal sludge carbonization products, this study selected carbonization temperatures of …

A parametric study of particle size influence on sewage sludge-derived hydrochar and coal char co-gasification: Reactivity and carbon conversion analysis

AA Laghari, A Leghari, A Kumar, L Kumari… - Biomass and …, 2025 - Elsevier
Sewage sludge (SS) poses significant environmental and socio-economic challenges due to
its high moisture content and limited disposal options. Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) …

Optimizing catalytic hydrothermal carbonization of Eucalyptus grandis sawdust for enhanced biomass energy production: Statistical analysis and insights of …

NT da Silva Carvalho, EA Silveira, T de Paula Protásio… - Energy, 2025 - Elsevier
This study advances carbon neutrality potential by examining the Hydrothermal
Carbonization (HTC) of Eucalyptus grandis sawdust in Brazil. This research fills a critical …

[HTML][HTML] Activated Carbon and P-Rich Fertilizer Production from Industrial Sludge by Application of an Integrated Thermo-Chemical Treatment

A Salimbeni, M Di Bianca, AM Rizzo, D Chiaramonti - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
The cost and environmental impact of sludge disposal methods highlight the necessity of
new solutions for resource recovery. This study aims at concurrently producing activated …

Anaerobic valorization of sewage sludge pretreated through hydrothermal carbonization: Volatile fatty acids and biomethane production

M Grana, G Riboli, V Tatangelo, M Mantovani… - Bioresource …, 2024 - Elsevier
Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) emerged as an effective technology for the treatment of
various types of wet biomass and organic residues, including sewage sludge, offering the …