Amplicon sequencing has revolutionized our ability to study DNA collected from
environmental samples by providing a rapid and sensitive technique for microbial …

Activated sludge is a widely applied wastewater treatment process that mainly uses
suspended microbial flocs to remove pollutants in wastewater. With the characteristics of …

Operational factors and microbial interactions affect the ecology in anaerobic digestion
systems. From 12 lab-scale reactors operated under distinct engineering conditions …

Background Out of the many pathogenic bacterial species that are known, only a fraction are
readily identifiable directly from a complex microbial community using standard next …

Ecological and evolutionary processes simultaneously regulate microbial diversity, but the
evolutionary processes and their driving forces remain largely unexplored. Here we …

Anaerobic digestion (AD) is a key technology at many wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs)
for converting primary and surplus activated sludge to methane-rich biogas. However, the …

The long-term dismantling of electronic waste (E-waste) has contaminated the soil
environment considerably. In spite of this, it is unknown if it affects the depth-resolved …

Anaerobic digestion (AD) has been studied for centuries, but its operation still mainly relies
on physicochemical indicators. Recent advanced molecular biological tools can unveil the …

Traditional bran vinegar brewing unfolds through natural fermentation, a process driven by
spontaneous microbial activity. The unique metabolic activities of various microorganisms …

Hybrid granule-floc sludge, previously overlooked, is now recognized for its efficient
pollutant removal and reduced land footprint, offering potential for upgrading wastewater …