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Biodegradation of Synthetic Organic Compounds by Methanogenic Microbiome as an Alternative Approach for Wastewater Purification and Energy Production
2022
The use of fossil fuels (methane, oil, etc.) is undergoing an unprecedented crisis now. There is the urgent need to search for alternative energy sources. A wide range of degraded organic materials can be effectively used to provide energy together with environmental protection. Soapstock is a hazardous waste containing a high concentration of toxic organic compounds of man-made origin (fatty acids, surfactants, dyes, etc.). To prevent environmental contamination such substances require an effective treatment approach. The goal of the study was to isolate the adapted-to-fatty-acids methanogenic microbiome and investigate the patterns of sodium acetate and soapstock degradation with simultan…
Energy needs and sustainable management of the energy cycle
2017
The issue of sustainability of the energy policies is analised in its manifold facets. An overview is given about the trend of global energy needs and energy production, analysing the geographic distribution of consumptions and the share of energy sources, on the basis of the statistics and projections published by major agencies. The issue of sustainability of the energy cycle is finally addressed, highlighting how the use of biomasses as an energy source and of hydrogen as an energy carrier are among the most promising approaches.