Syntrophy mechanism, microbial population, and process optimization for volatile fatty acids metabolism in anaerobic digestion

Y Zhang, C Li, Z Yuan, R Wang, I Angelidaki… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
The low efficiency and stability of anaerobic digestion (AD) has always hindered its wide
application. The accumulation of volatile fatty acids (VFAs) cause acidification and inhibition …

Emerging trends in the remediation of persistent organic pollutants using nanomaterials and related processes: A review

S Boulkhessaim, A Gacem, SH Khan, A Amari… - Nanomaterials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) have become a major global concern due to their large
amount of utilization every year and their calcitrant nature. Due to their continuous utilization …

The role of electrochemical properties of biochar to promote methane production in anaerobic digestion

Z Sun, L Feng, Y Li, Y Han, H Zhou, J Pan - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2022 - Elsevier
The electrochemical properties of biochar may be the key factor to promote anaerobic
digestion, which has attracted extensive attention. However, the mechanism and the role of …

Thermodynamics of volatile fatty acid degradation during anaerobic digestion under organic overload stress: The potential to better identify process stability

D Wu, L Li, F Zhen, H Liu, F Xiao, Y Sun, X Peng, Y Li… - Water Research, 2022 - Elsevier
Anaerobic digestion (AD) operating under organic overload stress usually increases the
potential for process instability, leading to significant economic and ecological …

16S rRNA genes-and metagenome-based confirmation of syntrophic butyrate-oxidizing methanogenesis enriched in high butyrate loading

X Meng, Q Cao, Y Sun, S Huang, X Liu, D Li - Bioresource Technology, 2022 - Elsevier
The understanding and enrichment of consortia formed by syntrophic butyrate-oxidizing
bacteria and methanogens in the complex environment are crucial for effectively degrading …

[HTML][HTML] Distinguishing responses of acetoclastic and hydrogenotrophic methanogens to ammonia stress in mesophilic mixed cultures

Z Wang, S Wang, Y Hu, B Du, J Meng, G Wu, H Liu… - Water Research, 2022 - Elsevier
A shift from the acetoclastic to the hydrogenotrophic pathway in methanogenesis under
ammonia inhibition is a common observation in anaerobic digestion. However, there are still …

A glimpse of the world of volatile fatty acids production and application: a review

S Agnihotri, DM Yin, A Mahboubi, T Sapmaz… - …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Sustainable provision of chemicals and materials is undoubtedly a defining factor in
guaranteeing economic, environmental, and social stability of future societies. Among the …

Model development for biogas generation, purification and hydrogen production via steam methane reforming

R Tamilselvan, AI Selwynraj - International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Biogas, a renewable energy source produced by the anaerobic digestion of organic matter,
can reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The purification and hydrogen conversion of biogas …

Electron transfer and mechanism of energy production among syntrophic bacteria during acidogenic fermentation: A review

C Liu, L Ren, B Yan, L Luo, J Zhang, MK Awasthi - Bioresource technology, 2021 - Elsevier
Volatile fatty acids (VFAs) production plays an important role in the process of anaerobic
digestion (AD), which is often the critical factor determining the metabolic pathways and …

Contributions of MOF-808 to methane production from anaerobic digestion of waste activated sludge

H Liu, Y Xu, H Geng, Y Chen, X Dai - Water Research, 2022 - Elsevier
The bioconversion of waste activated sludge (WAS) into methane is usually limited by the
poor hydrolysis of sludge and/or poor syntrophic methanogenesis during anaerobic …