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Is Biomass Energy a Boon or Bane for Society: A Comprehensive Analysis
In recent years, due to rising fossil fuel costs, the recycling and reuse of biomass into value-added applications have gained attention. There are...
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Decreasing the Retention Time as a Way for Stabilizing Anaerobic Digestion Processes
Operating Diagrams (OD) are a particularly elegant way of graphically representing the asymptotic behavior(s) of a dynamic system. Provided that the...
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Performance Evaluation of the Non-structured and Structured Kinetic Modelling for the ABE Process. From Batch to Continuous Fermentation
This work proposes the performance evaluation of three novel kinetic models of a biological process, one considering the traditional non-Structured...
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Bioconversion of Industrial CO2 into Synthetic Fuels
The energy-intensive industry (EIIs) is responsible for significant CO2 emissions, which must be limited to avoid irreversible consequences....
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Microbial Population Dynamics in Continuous Hydrogen Production Systems by Dark Fermentation of Tequila Vinasse
Bioenergy production from agro-industrial waste has been a topic of interest for many years and now, with technological developments, and the...
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Harvesting Biofuels with Microbial Electrochemical Technologies (METs): State of the Art and Future Challenges
Microorganisms and microbial technologies have accompanied mankind throughout its history. The growing demand for energy and increasing waste...
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Biohydrogen Production: A Focus on Dark Fermentation Technology
Hydrogen is considered a promising alternative to fossil fuels due to its clean combustion and high-energy content compared to other resources (i.e.,...
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Online Optimization of Microbial Electrolysis Cells
In this chapter, two Extremum Seeking Control (ESC) strategies are presented to maximize the hydrogen production rate of a Microbial Electrolysis...
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General View on Synergies and Trade-Offs Using Wastewater and Anaerobic Processes for Current in the Form of Biomass, CH4 and H2 as Well as Energy Production Systems
More than ever before in human history, climate change, which is largely caused by humans, will pose serious existential challenges for the first...
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Experiences of Biohydrogen Production from Various Feedstocks by Dark Fermentation at Laboratory Scale
Over the past two decades, the advantages of biohydrogen as a clean fuel have been increasingly reported. From the various biological methods for...
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Zero Waste Management System
Zero waste management is the holistic approach which utilizes waste as a resource produced in the intermediate steps in the process of consumption of...
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Advanced Waste Management Strategies for Sustainable Development
As waste generation rises globally, implementing zero waste strategies through advanced technologies and systems is becoming an urgent priority. This...
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A Comprehensive Review on the Development of Zero Waste Management
A revolutionary and proactive strategy to address the escalating global waste predicament and corresponding negative environmental effects is Zero...
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Modulated Vermibiotechnology for the Management of Solid Waste
Nowadays, unmanaged solid waste pose a major ecological threat. The waste generation rate due to rapid industrialization, demographic change and...
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Biostimulation of Microbes for Enhanced Oil Removal from Petroleum Hydrocarbon-Contaminated Soils: A Zero Waste Remediation Approach
The discovery of oil and its consequent exploitation have changed several dynamics in development of several countries, developed and develo**...
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Biofunctionalized Nanomaterials a Zero Waste Approach for the Remediation of Pollutants
Environmental deterioration is currently a major problem for both emerging and wealthy nations. Large-scale industrialization and intensive...
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Landfills in Develo** Economies: Drivers, Challenges, and Sustainable Solutions
This book chapter provides a comprehensive analysis of the utilization and functioning of sanitary landfills within develo** economies, focusing on...
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Micro/Nanoplastics Pollution from Landfill Sites: A Comprehensive Review on the Formation, Distribution, Effects and Potential Mitigation
In recent years, landfills have become well-known worldwide as sanctuaries for various pollutants. Due to various reasons, landfills receive a...
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Characteristics and Impact Assessment of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)
Landfilling and open dum** have been the most widely used municipal solid waste (MSW) management strategies over the past decades due to lower...
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An Overview on Municipal Solid Waste Characteristics and Its Impacts on Environment and Human Health
Municipal solid wastes threaten the environment, resulting from landfills, open burning, careless dum**, etc. Waste is being discarded in...