A major roadblock towards the realisation of a circular economy are the lack of high-value
products that can be generated from waste. Black soldier flies (BSF; Hermetia illucens) are …

Food security remains a pressing concern in the face of an increasing world population and
environmental challenges. As climate change, biodiversity loss, and water scarcity continue …

Aquaculture sludge (uneaten feed and faeces) is nutrient rich and has potential as feed for
insects. The aim of this study was to investigate the transfer of chemical and biological …

Phosphorous (P) resources are finite. Sewage sludge recyclates (SSR) are not only of
interest as plant fertilizer but also as potential source of minerals in animal nutrition …

Mass production of black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens (L.)(Diptera: Stratiomyidae), larvae
results in massive heat generation, which impacts facility management, waste conversion …

Abstract Using Hermetia illucens, or Black Soldier Fly (BSF) frass as an organic fertilizer is
becoming increasingly popular in many countries. As a byproduct derived from BSF larvae …

Pressing environmental challenges require focused research on sustainable solutions in the
domains of energy, water, food, land, and climate. The pigment eumelanin has recently …

The exploration of insects as a sustainable protein source is gaining interest as an
alternative solution to ensure food security and meet the increasing global food demand …

BACKGROUND The demand for protein obtained from animal sources is growing rapidly, as
is the necessity for sustainable animal feeds. The use of black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) …

Black soldier fly (BSF), Hermetia illucens (L.)(Diptera: Stratiomyidae), is predominantly
reared on organic wastes and other unused complementary substrates. However, BSF may …