Investigating role of corn stover biochar supplementation on continuous pilot scale anaerobic digestion: Performance and microbial community dynamics.

Biochar supplementation could facilitate microbial colonization and increase biogas and methane yield in anaerobic digestion (AD). This study investigated the impact of corn stover biochar (CSB) augmentation on the continuous pilot scale AD of rice straw. The CSB supplementation exhibited the daily average specific biogas and methane yield of 368.

A review on value-addition to plastic waste towards achieving a circular economy.

Plastic and mixed plastic waste (PW) has received increased worldwide attention owing to its huge rate of production, high persistency in the environment, and unsustainable waste management practices. Therefore, sustainable PW management and upcycling approaches are imperative to achieve the objectives of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Numerous recent studies have shown the application and feasibility of various PW conversion techniques to produce materials with better economic value.

Ruminal content biochar supplementation for enhanced biomethanation of rice straw: Focusing on biochar characterization and dose optimization.

Anaerobic digestion (AD) of agricultural wastes is a promising approach for energy recovery and crop residue management. However, its recalcitrant chemical structure hinders microbial hydrolysis and reduces biomethane production under AD. Biochar supplementation has been proven to promote the digestibility and biomethanation of lignocellulosic substrates.

Biochar application for greenhouse gas mitigation, contaminants immobilization and soil fertility enhancement: A state-of-the-art review.

Rising global temperature, pollution load, and energy crises are serious problems, recently facing the world. Scientists around the world are ambitious to find eco-friendly and cost-effective routes for resolving these problems. Biochar has emerged as an agent for environmental remediation and has proven to be the effective sorbent to inorganic and organic pollutants in water and soil.

Biomimicry of ruminant digestion strategies for accelerating lignocellulose bioconversion in anaerobic digestion.

Biomimicking ruminant digestion strategies (RDSs) into anaerobic digestion (AD) enables efficient bioconversion of lignocellulosic biomass. Understanding RDSs is essential to translate their features into designing and developing bioprocesses and bioreactors. Here, we discuss insights into recently developed bioinspired bioprocesses, bioreactors, and future AD systems based on RDSs.

Biotechnological potential of rumen microbiota for sustainable bioconversion of lignocellulosic waste to biofuels and value-added products.

Lignocellulosic biomass is an abundant resource with untapped potential for biofuel, enzymes, and chemical production. Its complex recalcitrant structure obstructs its bioconversion into biofuels and other value-added products. For improving its bioconversion efficiency, it is important to deconstruct its complex structure.