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Prohibition of the cultivation of Genetically Modified Organisms in Cyprus through the attitudes of stakeholders
(Corresponding) Varnava Tello A., Zorpas A.
Topic:
Environmental biotechnology and bioenergy
The biotechnology industry has always been held under close public scrutiny and even more so whenever new technology or findings are released. Opponents of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) support that scientific risk assessments are not sufficient to address potential long-term hazards for...Read more
Production and characterization of microalgal biomass from dairy wastewater
Iliopoulou A., Zkeri E., Panara A., Dasenaki M., Aloupi M., Fountoulakis M., Thomaidis N., (Corresponding) Stasinakis A.
Topic:
Environmental biotechnology and bioenergy
During the last decade, a large scientific effort has been directed towards the cultivation of microalgae in dairy wastewater. Among different microalgal species, Chlorella sorokiniana is a small, fast-growing, robust microalgae that can be grown under mixotrophic conditions. In the current study,...Read more
Condensate originating from household food waste as a substrate for Microbial Fuel Cells
Kamperidis T., Pandis P., Vlachaki E., (Corresponding) Tremouli A., Lyberatos G.
Topic:
Environmental biotechnology and bioenergy
A microbial fuel cell (MFC) is a bioreactor that converts the chemical energy of the bonds of organic compounds to electrical energy, through the catalytic reactions of microorganisms. Under anaerobic conditions various substrates have been examined using MFC technology. This study examines the...Read more
Keywords:
Microbial Fuel Cell, Condensate, Household food waste, Wastewater treatment, Energy production
Hydrogen production in a microbial electrolysis cell: the influence of operational parameters
(Corresponding) ANTONOPOULOU G., APOSTOLOPOULOS I., BAMPOS G., BEBELIS S., LYBERATOS G.
Topic:
Environmental biotechnology and bioenergy
In the present study two identical two-chamber microbial electrolysis cells (MECs), fed with an acetate synthetic medium, were used for hydrogen production, using different anodic materials, i.e. commercial carbon fiber paper (CP) and graphite granules (GG). The effects of the applied voltage (i.e...Read more
Novel hybrid technology for the sustainable development of the circular economy in urban agriculture
(Corresponding) Giaquinto D., Senatore V., Oliva G., Nesticò A., Hasan S., Zarra T., Belgiorno V., Naddeo V.
Topic:
Environmental biotechnology and bioenergy
Climate change and environmental pollution are just some of the main challenges to be addressed. A number of actions have been taken, in particular the circular economy has proved to be among the most effective in overcoming the traditional approach of the linear economy. Circular economy means not...Read more
The effect of catalysts MnO2, activated carbon and fly ash on the performance of single-chamber Microbial Fuel Cells
(Corresponding) Tremouli A., Kamperidis T., Pandis P., Stathopoulos V., Ieropoulos I., Argirusis C., Lyberatos G.
Topic:
Environmental biotechnology and bioenergy
Microbial fuel cells (MFC) are bioelectrochemical systems that convert the chemical energy contained in waste to electricity, using bacteria as catalysts. In order to boost the power output of MFCs, various approaches are feasible. This study examines the effect of using MnO2, activated carbon and...Read more
Spyridonidis A., Vasiliadou I., (Corresponding) Stamatelatou K.
Topic:
Environmental biotechnology and bioenergy
The biological upgrade of biogas to biomethane (CH4 > 90%) is a popular emerging technology, since the produced CO2 is not removed but is converted to biomethane using hydrogen (H2). The initial aim of the present study is the acclimatization of a microbial population derived from a typical...Read more
The potential impact of an implementation of microalgae-based wastewater treatment on the energy balance of a municipal WWTP in Central Europe
(Corresponding) Hasport N., Krahe D., Kuchendorf C., Theilen U., Beier S.
Topic:
Environmental biotechnology and bioenergy
The integration of a photobioreactor for wastewater treatment by microalgae is proposed as a future alternative for cost-efficient and environmentally friendly nitrogen and phosphorous removal in municipal WWTPs. The high growth rates and higher biogas yields (compared to conventional sewage sludge...Read more
Keywords:
microalgae, wastewater treatment, energy balance, renewable energy
High FAME yield Biodiesel from microalgae through nanocatalytic transesterification process.
Mittal V., (Corresponding) Ghosh U.
Topic:
Environmental biotechnology and bioenergy
Biodiesel production from microalgae is significantly important when reserves of petro-diesel are depleting, and utilization of vegetable oil-based fuel leads to food scarcity. The rapid growth and high lipid content of microalgae is an ideal feedstock for biodiesel production. The use of...Read more
Keywords:
SEM-Scanning Electron Microscopy, FAME-Fatty acid methyl ester, BET-Brunauer-Emmett-Teller, FTIR- Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, GC-MS- Gas chromatography mass spectroscopy.
Production of added-value metabolites during growth of wild-type yeast strains on media composed of biodiesel-derived crude glycerol
Diamantopoulou P., Filippousi R., Sarantou S., Stoforos N., Xenopoulos E., (Corresponding) Papanikolaou S.
Topic:
Environmental biotechnology and bioenergy
Wild-type yeast strains of Metschnikowia sp., Rhodotorula sp. and Rhodosporidium sp. were grown under nitrogen-limited conditions with crude glycerol employed as sole substrate in shake flasks, under nitrogen-limited conditions, with initial glycerol concentration (Glol0) ≈45 g/L. Yeasts presented...Read more
