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Energetic and environmental benefits of co-digestion of food waste and cattle slurry: a preliminary assessment [PDF]

, 2011
The research evaluated the feasibility of centralised pre-processing and pasteurisation of source-separated domestic food waste followed by transport to farms for anaerobic co-digestion with dairy cattle slurry.
Banks, Charles J., Heaven, Sonia, Riley, Keith, Salter, Andrew M.   +3 more
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Lactuca sativa L. losses and wastes as a source of biobased ingredients

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Volume 106, Issue 6, Page 3577-3591, April 2026.
Abstract BACKGROUND The growing global population and increasing consumer focus on healthy eating challenge the agricultural sector to ensure both sustainable food production and safety. Lettuce (Lactuca sativa Mill.), the most cultivated leafy vegetable worldwide, can lose up to 40% of its weight during processing.
Joana PB Rodrigues, Tayse FF da Silveira, Daniele B Rodrigues, Laura Domínguez, Patricia Morales, Tânia CSP Pires, Maria Beatriz PP Oliveira, Ângela Fernandes, Lillian Barros   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Action plan for deriving dynamic RES-E policies [PDF]

, 2011
The core objective of this project is to facilitate a continuous and significant increase in the share of RESE with minimal costs to European citizen. To identify the most important strategies (e.g.
Bokemann, Marcus, Cleijne, Hans, del Rio, Pablo, Faber, Thomas, Green, John, Gual, Miguel, Haas, Reinhard, Hernandez, Felix, Huber, Claus, Lins, Christine, Morthurst, Poul Erik, Olz, Samanta, Orasch, Wolfgang, Ragwitz, Mario, Resch, Gustav, Ruijgrok, Walter, Schleich, Joachim, Skytte, Klaus, Tacsir, Andres, White, Sara   +19 more
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Dead Matter, Living Machines: Repurposing Crustaceans' Abdomen Exoskeleton for Bio‐Hybrid Robots

Advanced Science, Volume 13, Issue 15, 13 March 2026.
Crustacean exoskeletons, repurposed from food waste, are engineered into sustainable bending actuators combining biotic structure with synthetic control. The augmented exoskeletons achieve rapid and robust motion with lightweight body and can be used as part of robotic manipulators, grippers and swimmers.
Sareum Kim, Kieran Gilday, Josie Hughes
wiley   +1 more source

The Assessment of Anaerobic Digestion Performance and Efficiency in Terms of Waste Collection

Energies
Municipal solid waste (MSW) management is identified as a significant sustainability concern. Source segregation (SS) is the most effective method of managing MSW, and anaerobic digestion (AD) is the most efficient treatment method. The aim of this study
Przemysław Seruga, Marta Wilk, Edmund Cibis, Agnieszka Urbanowska, Łukasz Niedźwiecki   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Managing biowaste and promoting sustainability - profiling community composting [PDF]

, 2008
The voluntary and community waste sector makes an important contribution to waste objectives (Williams et al, 2006). The community composting sector would appear to be leading the development of innovative biowaste collection and processing systems in ...
Frederickson, James, Slater, Rachel
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Synthesis and Characterization of Metal‐doped Chitosan‐Hydroxyapatite Composites for the Tuning of Properties: Evaluating Antibacterial Activity and Drug Release

International Journal of Ceramic Engineering &Science, Volume 8, Issue 2, March 2026.
ABSTRACT The search for versatile, sustainable composites with enhanced antibacterial properties has been driven by the rising threat of antibiotic‐resistant diseases and the need for advanced biomaterials for medication delivery. This work involves the synthesis and thorough characterization of chitosan‐hydroxyapatite (CS‐HAp) composites derived from ...
Bipul Mondal Sagar, Kazi Imtiaz Ahmed Nakib, Sanjida Khan, Subarna Sandhani Dey, Md. Lawshan Habib, Samina Ahmed, Md. Sahadat Hossain   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Comprehensive Review of Biotechnological Innovations in Valorization of Food Waste: Enhancing Nutritional, Techno‐Functional Properties, and Process Optimization for Sustainable Product Development

Food Frontiers, Volume 7, Issue 2, March 2026.
This review highlights recent biotechnological innovations in the valorization of food waste through enzyme‐assisted processing and microbial fermentation to enhance nutritional, techno‐functional, and shelf‐stable properties for developing sustainable, plant‐based functional foods and nutraceuticals.
Md. Sakhawot Hossain, Md Abdul Wazed, Mst. Sultana Akhter Preya, Zakia Sultana, Md. Mostafa Kamal, Tanvir Ahmad, Islam Md Shimul   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Carbon Footprint of Composting and Vermicomposting of Household Biowaste: A Decision-Making Factor for Regional Biowaste Recovery Policies?

Recycling
Since 1 January 2024, French local authorities will be required to offer householders a means of recovering biowaste, either as a soil improver or as an energy source. Several criteria influence their choice: cost, availability of operators and equipment,
Chantal Berdier, Muriel Maillefert, Mathilde Girault   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Analysis of the composition and formation of biogas produced during the processing of biological waste by anaerobic digestion technologies

Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis, 2010
This work compares the operating system of anaerobic fermentation of agricultural biogas plants with realization using biowaste. It deals with the operation system of anaerobic fermentation of agricultural biogas plants and implement an appropriate ...
Lubomír Hnilica, Jiří Fryč, Bořivoj Groda   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source