Publications by authors named "Ikram Ouerghi"
Article Synopsis
- Kefir grains, a mix of bacteria and yeasts, were studied for their effectiveness in treating a high organic matter blend of Gouda cheese whey and white wastewaters.
- Under optimal conditions (1.02% Kefir concentration, 36.68°C, 5.14 days), the treatment led to significant removal of COD, PO, and NO pollutants, with efficiencies of 87%, 37.48%, and 39.5% respectively.
- The study also identified specific microbial strains from the grains, and found that treated wastewater improved seed germination and growth in barley, making Kefir grains not just useful for waste treatment but also beneficial for agriculture.