Breakthrough in hydrolysis of waste biomass by physico-chemical pretreatment processes for efficient anaerobic digestion

S Varjani, P Sivashanmugam, VK Tyagi… - Chemosphere, 2022 - Elsevier
Anaerobic digestion (AD) is the most comprehended process to stabilise the waste biomass
efficiently and to obtain bioenergy. The AD starts with the hydrolysis process, where the …

[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive review on pretreatment methods for enhanced biogas production from sewage sludge

GC Mitraka, KN Kontogiannopoulos, M Batsioula… - Energies, 2022 - mdpi.com
The treatment of municipal wastewater is considered a cornerstone for the protection of
public health and environment. However, a major issue derived from this process is the …

Perspectives on potential applications of nanometal derivatives in gaseous bioenergy pathways: mechanisms, life cycle, and toxicity

M Elsamadony, A Elreedy, A Mostafa… - ACS sustainable …, 2021 - ACS Publications
Nanosized metal derivatives (NMDs), referring to metals and their oxides, are extensively
utilized as additives for anaerobic digestion (AD) and dark fermentation (DF) processes, for …

Bioelectrochemical system for enhancing anaerobic digestion of pharmaceutical-containing domestic wastewater

A Mostafa, M Elsamadony, TE Khalil, AF Elhusseiny… - Chemosphere, 2023 - Elsevier
The unprecedented recent expansion in usage of paracetamol (AAP) has increased the
need for suitable wastewater treatment technology. Furthermore, direct interspecies electron …

[HTML][HTML] Optimizing sludge dewatering efficiency with ultrasonic Treatment: Insights into Parameters, Effects, and microstructural changes

Y Qi, J Chen, H Xu, S Wu, Z Yang, A Zhou… - Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 2024 - Elsevier
Sludge dewatering plays a critical role in the efficient and cost-effective management of
wastewater treatment plants. Ultrasonic treatment has emerged as a promising technique for …

Graphene/hydroxyapatite nano-composite for enhancement of hydrogen productivity from delignified duckweed

A Tawfik, X Tan, M Elsamadony, MA Qyyum, AM Azzam… - Fuel, 2022 - Elsevier
The incredible growth of the duckweed (DW) in the water ecosystem causes severe
environmental problems and reduces biodiversity. Harvesting and valorization of such …

Impact of polystyrene nanoplastics on primary sludge fermentation under acidic and alkaline conditions: Significance of antibiotic resistance genes

R Saila, BS Zakaria, SMM Azizi, A Mostafa, BR Dhar - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
As a part of industrial or commercial discharge, the influx of nanoplastics (NPs) to the
wastewater treatment plants is inevitable. Consequently, it has become a must to …

Unraveling the metabolic shift in anaerobic digestion pathways associated with the alteration of onion skin waste concentration

A Tawfik, A Mostafa, M Elsamadony, D Pant… - Environmental …, 2022 - Elsevier
Onion skin waste (OSW) is common waste in developing countries, which can cause severe
environmental pollution when not properly treated. Value-added products can be chemically …

Electrical voltage application as a novel approach for facilitating methanogenic granulation

A Mostafa, S Im, YC Song, S Kang, X Shi… - Bioresource Technology, 2022 - Elsevier
Despite having high-rate methanogenic performance, up-flow anaerobic sludge blanket
reactor still has challenges regarding long-start up period (3–8 months) for granulation. In …

Production of biogas via anaerobic digestion

IA Vasiliadou, K Gioulounta, K Stamatelatou - Handbook of Biofuels …, 2023 - Elsevier
Anaerobic digestion (AD) is the biochemical process that can convert the organic matter
present in various types of residual biomass (sludge, agro-industrial wastes, energy crops) …