Synergetic association of hydroxyapatite-mediated biofilm and suspended sludge enhances resilience of partial nitrification/anammox (PN/A) system treating high-strength anaerobic membrane bioreactor (AnMBR) permeate.

A single-stage partial nitrification/anammox (PN/A) system with biocarriers was used to treat the permeate from an anaerobic membrane reactor (AnMBR) processing organic fraction of municipal solid wastes. The suitable Ca/P ratio and high pH in the AnMBR permeate facilitated hydroxyapatite (HAP) formation, enhancing the biofilm attachment and the settleability of suspended sludge. This maintained sufficient biomass and a stable microbial structure after flushing to mitigate the free nitrous acid inhibition.

Influence of the use of remediated soil and agricultural drainage water on the safety of tomato fruits.

The objective of this study is to assess the effectiveness of different techniques employed in remediating contaminated soil and wastewater ecosystems to ensure the safety of tomato fruits (Solanum lycopersicum L. var. cerasiforme) cultivated in these environments.

Bioelectrochemical anaerobic membrane bioreactor enables high methane production from methanolic wastewater: Roles of microbial ecology and microstructural integrity of anaerobic biomass.

The disintegration of anaerobic sludge and blockage of membrane pores has impeded the practical application of anaerobic membrane bioreactor (AnMBR) in treating methanolic wastewater. In this study, bioelectrochemical system (BES) was integrated into AnMBR to alleviate sludge dispersion and membrane fouling as well as enhance bioconversion of methanol. Bioelectrochemical regulation effect induced by BES enhanced methane production rate from 4.

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria in hospital wastewater treatment plant effluent and the possible consequences of its reuse in agricultural irrigation.

Wastewater from hospitals should be monitored precisely and treated properly before discharge and reuse to avoid epidemic and pandemic complications, as it contains hazardous pollutants for the ecosystem. Antibiotic residues in treated hospital wastewater effluents constitute a major environmental concern since they resist various wastewater treatment processes. The emergence and spread of multi-drug-resistant bacteria, that cause public health problems, are therefore always a major concern.

Optimization of for Natural Food Pigments Production on Potato Wastes and Their Application in Ice Lolly.

During potato chips manufacturing, large amounts of wastewater and potato powder wastes are produced. The wastewater obtained at washing after cutting the peeled potatoes into slices was analyzed, and a large quantity of organic compounds and minerals such as starch (1.69%), protein (1.

[Bmim]FeCl mediated inhibition and toxicity during anaerobic digestion: Dose-response kinetics, biochar-dependent detoxification and microbial resistance.

[Bmim]FeCl, or 1‑butyl‑3-methylimidazolium tetrachloroferrate, is a typical ionic liquid (IL). Its recyclable, magnetic, multicomponent, and solvent-free nature makes it a particularly attractive ionic liquid for use in industrial processes. Despite its widespread use, the potential hazards that [Bmim]FeCl might pose to the environment, including productive microorganisms, have not been explored.

Characterization and potential of three temperature ranges for hydrogen fermentation of cellulose by means of activity test and 16s rRNA sequence analysis.

A series of standardized activity experiments were performed to characterize three different temperature ranges of hydrogen fermentation from different carbon sources. 16S rRNA sequences analysis showed that the bacteria were close to Enterobacter genus in the mesophilic mixed culture (MMC) and Thermoanaerobacterium genus in the thermophilic and hyper-thermophilic mixed cultures (TMC and HMC). The MMC was able to utilize the glucose and cellulose to produce methane gas within a temperature range between 25 and 45 °C and hydrogen gas from 35 to 60°C.

Effect of temperature and temperature shock on the stability of continuous cellulosic-hydrogen fermentation.

Three continuous stirred tank reactors (CSTR) were operated under mesophilic (37 ± 1°C), thermophilic (55 ± 1°C) and hyper-thermophilic (80 ± 1°C) temperatures for 164 days to investigate the effect of temperature and temperature shock on the cellulosic-dark hydrogen fermentation by mixed microflora. During steady state condition, the sudden decreases in the fermentation temperature occurred twice in each condition for 24h. The results show that the 55 ± 1 and 80 ± 1°C presented stable hydrogen yields of 12.