Advanced Sustainable Systems,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(11)
Published: July 29, 2024
Abstract
As
plastics
become
more
ubiquitous,
their
impact
on
the
environment
and
human
health
cannot
be
overlooked.
Once
generated,
micro‐
nano‐plastics
end‐up
in
environment,
causing
widespread
environmental
risks.
This
is
a
significant
problem
given
minuscule
sizes
of
microplastics,
therefore
warrants
further
investigation.
study
presents
comprehensive
review
ecotoxicology
microplastics
methods
for
degradation
decomposition
besides
discussing
fate
transport
processes,
recent
progress,
emerging
strategies,
challenges
potential
future
directions.
The
authors
carefully
evaluate
processes
through
which
cause
harm,
from
molecular
interactions
species,
to
ecological
impacts,
end
with
advances
microplastic
biodegradation.
Different
kinds
found
include
polyethylene,
polystyrene,
polypropylene,
polyvinyl
chloride,
polycarbonate,
polyurethane,
polyethylene
terephthalate.
Analysis
microbial
enzymatic
provides
several
swelling
mitigation
strategies
designed
reduce
threats.
In‐depth
investigations
ecotoxicity
biodegradation
are
being
facilitated
by
interdisciplinary
proposals
areas
nanotechnology,
new
analytical
methods,
synthetic
biology.
extensive
helps
understand
comprehensively
in‐turn
ensures
informed
actions
mitigate
challenge
sustainable
future.
Frontiers in Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: May 6, 2024
Bioconversion
of
organic
waste
requires
the
development
and
application
rather
simple,
yet
robust
technologies
capable
transferring
biomass
into
energy
sustainable
materials
for
future.
Food
plays
a
significant
role
in
this
process
as
its
valorisation
reduces
at
same
time
avoids
additional
exploitation
primary
resources.
Nonetheless,
to
literally
become
“litterate”.
extensive
research
such
large-scale
methods
is
required.
Here,
we
highlight
some
promising
avenues
which
fulfill
these
“waste
value”
requirements,
from
various
types
food
sources
biogas,
bioethanol
biodiesel
fertilizers
antioxidants
grape
pomace,
old-fashioned
fermentation
magic
anaerobic
digestion.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: May 25, 2024
Anaerobic
co-digestion
is
an
effective
method
for
addressing
the
issue
of
a
single
substrate
not
being
able
to
achieve
optimal
conditions
anaerobic
digestion.
By
adjusting
mixture
ratio
sewage
sludge
and
food
waste
carbon
nitrogen
ratio,
effectiveness
thermophilic-mesophilic
temperature
phase
(TPAcD)
was
evaluated
in
comparison
mesophilic
(MAcD)
thermophilic
(TAcD).
The
results
indicated
that
TPAcD
increased
methane
yield
by
50.3%
32.7%
compared
MAcD
TAcD,
respectively.
variation
VFA,
pH,
ammonia
levels
demonstrated
combines
advantages
both
with
higher
hydrolysis
rate
early
stage
under
(55
°C)
suitable
environment
later
(35
°C).
kinetic
parameters
co-digestions
also
performs
better.
Therefore,
further
research
on
warranted
due
its
significant
improvements
production
rate,
total
yield,
system
stability.
Additionally,
contributes
reducing
emissions
supports
realization
"carbon
neutrality".
