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{"title":"Microalgae biomass as a sustainable solution for food security: Advances in biotechnology and their role in achieving Sustainable Development Goals","authors":"Maricarmen Iñiguez-Moreno ,&nbsp;Georgia María González-Meza ,&nbsp;Rafael G. Araújo ,&nbsp;Elda A. Flores-Contreras ,&nbsp;Orlando de la Rosa","doi":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102183","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102183","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Current agricultural systems are not sustainable and are based on exploiting resources and harmful practices. Microalgae offer a sustainable alternative due to their high nutritional value, rapid growth, and low resource requirements. They are rich in proteins, fatty acids, antioxidants, and pigments and serve as functional food ingredients. Advances in biotechnology have improved their commercial potential, but regulatory constraints limit the use of bioactive compounds. Microalgae contribute to several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including food security (SDG 2), health (SDG 3), sustainable production (SDG 12), emission reduction (SDG 13), and aquatic food sustainability (SDG 14). Improving digestibility, optimizing large-scale production, and improving consumer awareness can drive their integration into the food industry. This overview highlights the role of microalgae in achieving the SDGs, promoting their sustainable use in food systems, and strengthening the need for policy and technological advancements to foster their growth in the sector.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8947,"journal":{"name":"Bioresource Technology Reports","volume":"31 ","pages":"Article 102183"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144330804","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Structure of a methanogenic granular sludge from an industrial lagoon digester determined by different microscopies","authors":"Lucas S. Miranda ,&nbsp;Patricia L. Sarmiento ,&nbsp;María Dolores González ,&nbsp;Javier G. Fernández-Velasco","doi":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102181","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102181","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This is the first report describing the presence of granular sludge in an anaerobic digester lagoon (∼10⁴ m³, 200 m³/h continuous input flow since 14 years ago). The lagoon corresponds to a chicken slaughterhouse. The granules are similar to the ones generated in Upflow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket (UASB) or equivalent systems. Granules are elongated and flattened bodies (∼0.5–13 mm maximal length). The outer surface contains pores and, as well as the interior, it has a complex array of microorganisms, both single cells or aggregates and numerous filaments. Sections show concentric growth layers. In the center, there are structures of biological or inorganic nature, as woody tissue or crystalline components, including framboidal pyrite, which suggests an initial nucleating role. Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy shows that crystals contain C, O, Fe, S and/or Si. The vitality in ∼1 mm granules is high, whereas in larger ones decreases towards the center. Thus, most of methanogenesis would possibly take place close to the granule periphery where cavities highly coated with microbes are detected. The filamentous microorganisms and the presence of an extracellular polymeric substance rich in polysaccharides would contribute to the remarkable granule structural stability. The granules also have a strong functional stability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8947,"journal":{"name":"Bioresource Technology Reports","volume":"31 ","pages":"Article 102181"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144330803","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sludge dewaterability improvement by the coagulation/flocculation based conditioning methods: influencing factors, high performance, and future prospect","authors":"Misha Liu ,&nbsp;Fajiao Zou ,&nbsp;Jie Li ,&nbsp;Qingbo Zhang ,&nbsp;Feixin Wang ,&nbsp;Guojun Hong ,&nbsp;Jifu Yin","doi":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102174","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102174","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The coagulation and flocculation based conditioning technologies have long been employed as effective pretreatments to enhance sludge dewaterability, owing to their cost-efficiency, operational simplicity, and high effectiveness. This review systematically elaborates on seven key factors impacting the final dewatering performance, from the aspects of sludge particle, floc property and filter cake structure, respectively. In particular, the recent progress of the coagulation (Wc of sludge cake, range from 57.7 % to 81.6 %) and flocculation (Wc of sludge cake, range from 65.0 % to 85.2 %) based conditioning methods is examined in detail, with special emphasize on the combined usage of coagulation/flocculation as co-conditioning strategy (Wc of sludge cake, range from 53.5 % to 89.7 %). Finally, the challenges and future development of coagulation/flocculation as pretreatment are discussed and proposed. This review aims to offer a theoretical foundation and technical insights to guide applications and research in coagulation/flocculation based conditioning for sludge dewatering.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8947,"journal":{"name":"Bioresource Technology Reports","volume":"31 ","pages":"Article 102174"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144321686","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Mycelium biocomposites from agricultural and paper waste: Sustainable alternative to plastic foam based secondary packaging","authors":"Sandra Rose Biby,&nbsp;Vivek Surendran,&nbsp;Lakshminath Kundanati","doi":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102177","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102177","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Plastic foams like Expanded polystyrene (EPS) and Expanded Polyethylene (EPE), though common in packaging, are environmentally harmful due to their non-biodegradable nature—especially in regions with poor waste management. Mycelium-based biocomposites, grown from fungi such as <em>Ganoderma lucidum</em> and <em>Pleurotus ostreatus</em> on agricultural waste substrates, offer a sustainable alternative. This study compares their performance with conventional foams using substrates like sawdust, cardboard, paper, cocopith, and hay. <em>Ganoderma</em> on cardboard showed the highest compressive strength (2.72 MPa), outperforming Expanded polystyrene (EPS) (0.281 MPa) and Expanded Polyethylene (EPE) (0.069 MPa). SEM analysis revealed denser hyphae and lower porosity in stronger samples. Water absorption and contact angle tests confirmed greater hydrophobicity in dense composites. Biodegradation tests showed up to 80 % weight loss in six weeks. Results highlight the critical roles of fungal species and substrate in determining mechanical strength, water resistance, and biodegradability. Mycelium-based composites emerge as eco-friendly alternatives for packaging, with potential to replace harmful plastic foams.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8947,"journal":{"name":"Bioresource Technology Reports","volume":"31 ","pages":"Article 102177"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144313650","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Biorefinery design from agroindustrial by-products and its scaling-up analysis","authors":"Cintia G. Fit ,&nbsp;Nicolás M. Clauser ,&nbsp;Fernando E. Felissia ,&nbsp;María C. Area","doi":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102175","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102175","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Lignocellulosic residues can yield high-value products, but commercial implementation requires careful process design and assessment and supports sustainability goals. This paper presents a Techno-Economic Assessment (TEA) to obtain bioethanol, biochar, silica, and bio-oil from Rice Husk (RH), evaluating the economic indicators and developing the scaling-up analysis. For a capacity of 100,000 metric tons per year, the Total Capital Investment (TCI) was 342 million USD, with an Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 10 %. By increasing the production capacity (125,000 to 200,000 metric tons per year), the Net Present Value (NPV) ranges from 15 to 179 million USD, and TCI ranges from 387 to 504 million USD. Scaling factor selection was critical for the TEA, and the selected factors significantly affect economic indicators. By providing new insights into the scale-up implications, this study contributes original and practical knowledge to support the commercial viability of sustainable biorefineries.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8947,"journal":{"name":"Bioresource Technology Reports","volume":"31 ","pages":"Article 102175"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144313651","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A rich carbohydrate-lipid kitchen waste upcycling via Chlorella vulgaris cell proliferation and biomass production strategy","authors":"Ting Zhang ,&nbsp;Hao Zhou ,&nbsp;Mingming Zhao,&nbsp;Dingqiang Zhang,&nbsp;Lin He","doi":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102173","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102173","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Photobioreactors facilitate microalgae growth but face low-efficiency challenges. This study investigated a new way to grow <em>C. vulgaris</em> by analysing a photobioreactor model for cell production. At a flow rate of 400 ml/min, the photobioreactor, incorporating biofilm packings, was found to enhance <em>C. vulgaris</em> cell proliferations by 1.4–1.7 times. <em>C. vulgaris</em> cell density (CD) increased by 1.1 to 5.5 times with the addition of 5–50 g/l sucrose in comparison to glucose. When adding sugars to the microalgae liquid, the <em>C. vulgaris</em> bioproducts increased by a trend: sucrose &gt; lactose &gt; maltose &gt; trehalose &gt; glucose. The 8.7-fold enhancements of CD, mass concentration of <em>C. vulgaris</em> biomass, and chlorophyll content were achieved by the kitchen waste utilisation, which augmented the high-valued chemical synthesis, including C–O, C–H function-group products aggregation, oil-cellulose harvesting, and water acidification mitigation. This study supports a green recycling pathway converting municipal solid waste into high-value bioproducts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8947,"journal":{"name":"Bioresource Technology Reports","volume":"31 ","pages":"Article 102173"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144306760","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Freshness and spoilage indicators of spinach for waste valorization: a review","authors":"Beyza Sukran Isik,&nbsp;Filiz Altay","doi":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102171","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102171","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Spinach (<em>Spinacia oleracea</em> L.) can be produced all around the world. It has been a part of natural therapy since ancient times. Despite its significant economic and nutritional value, these attributes do not change the fact that spinach is highly perishable. Adding to this challenge is the absence of a precise definition, standard, or criteria for determining when spinach reaches an inedible state due to spoilage. Furthermore, there is a lack of guidelines regarding the potential uses of spinach after it has spoiled, particularly in terms of waste management. This review aims to clarify the point at which spinach is classified as waste and offers insights into strategies for valorizing spinach waste.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8947,"journal":{"name":"Bioresource Technology Reports","volume":"31 ","pages":"Article 102171"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144306761","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Can flow cytometry emerge as a high-throughput technique for micro- and nanoplastics analysis in complex environmental aqueous matrices?","authors":"Paola Foladori ,&nbsp;Alessia Torboli ,&nbsp;Laura Bruni","doi":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102170","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102170","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The potential of flow cytometry (FCM) for monitoring micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) in environmental aqueous matrices was explored. FCM has driven interest due to its rapidity, high sensitivity, and potential for automation. This review explores the current potential of FCM for detecting MNPs in environmental matrices, discussing its advantages and limitations from two perspectives: (1) quantification of naturally occurring MNPs, providing insights into the existing plastic pollution; and (2) analysis of traceable MNPs spiked into water matrices. Fluorescent dyes can be coupled with FCM to stain MNP polymers, and co-staining permits the discrimination of plastics from biological cells. When combined with spiked microspheres, FCM becomes an excellent tool for quasi-real-time monitoring of MNPs, improving knowledge about MNP removal efficiency in engineered systems. Given that no other technique allows for such high-throughput analysis of small MNPs, the use of spiked MNPs represents a paradigm shift for future environmental studies of MNPs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8947,"journal":{"name":"Bioresource Technology Reports","volume":"31 ","pages":"Article 102170"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144321685","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"MicroPlasticFate web application: Multimedia environmental fate modelling of microplastic particles via the Enalos Cloud Platform","authors":"Constantinos Papavasiliou ,&nbsp;Dimitris G. Mintis ,&nbsp;Andreas Tsoumanis ,&nbsp;Athina Karaoli ,&nbsp;Iseult Lynch ,&nbsp;Stefan Krause ,&nbsp;Dimitra-Dana Varsou ,&nbsp;Georgia Melagraki ,&nbsp;Mihalis Kavousanakis ,&nbsp;Antreas Afantitis","doi":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102157","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102157","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The <em>MicroPlasticFate</em> web application is presented in this work, a user-friendly web tool, developed to simulate the fate and behaviour of nano- and microplastics (NMPs) in diverse environmental media/compartments. This application hosted on the Enalos cloud platform: <span><span>https://www.enaloscloud.novamechanics.com/EnalosWebApps/MicroPlasticFate/</span><svg><path></path></svg></span>, replicates the core features of the SimpleBox4Plastic (SB4P) multimedia environmental fate model. It enables users to model the fate and transport of NMPs across multiple environmental scales, including regional, continental and global scale, each of which consists of compartments/media of air, soil, water and sediment. <em>MicroPlasticFate</em> integrates functionalities for in-depth exploration of the environmental persistence of three widely used plastics — Polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) and Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) — which do not exist as predefined substances in SB4P. Moreover, the web application offers the examination of the fate factors (FF_<em>i,j</em>) of NMPs that represent the increase of a substance mass in environmental compartment <em>i</em> due to emissions in compartment <em>j</em> (measured in days). <em>MicroPlasticFate</em> web application also features the computation of the proportion of a given substance's volume within a specified compartment at steady-state, providing a comprehensive understanding of NMPs distribution patterns. This web tool eliminates the need for coding expertise by integrating a Graphical User Interface (GUI), enhancing user accessibility and interaction. <em>MicroPlasticFate</em> also offers an Application Programming Interface (API) that enables interoperability with external software and databases for expanding its utility in scientific research, environmental monitoring and regulatory risk assessments.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8947,"journal":{"name":"Bioresource Technology Reports","volume":"30 ","pages":"Article 102157"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144211911","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Water recovery and reuse as a strategy for sustainable compost management","authors":"Rodrigo Poblete ,&nbsp;Guray Çelik ,&nbsp;Nezih Kamil Salihoglu","doi":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102164","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102164","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study proposes a novel and sustainable composting system that integrates solar energy with circular water management through a humidification–dehumidification (HDH) approach. Three composting reactors containing fresh organic waste from household sources were established. In two of the reactors, heated air was supplied via a solar air heater. In one of these, the humidified air generated during composting was directed to a heat exchanger, where condensation occurred, and the recovered water was recirculated to maintain compost moisture. The second reactor received heated air but no water recovery. The third reactor served as a control, where natural evaporation was allowed, and no additional heat or water was supplied. After 90 days, compost moisture decreased from 50.1 % to 27.3 %, 24.7 %, and 10.3 % in the reactors with water recovery, control, and no water recovery, respectively. Maximum composting temperatures were 70.1 °C, 61.0 °C, and 37.2 °C for the respective systems. Integrating the solar HDH unit significantly improved compost hydration, enhanced microbial activity, accelerated compost maturation, and reduced water and energy requirements. These results demonstrate the system's potential to enhance compost quality and process efficiency while conserving resources. This integrated approach offers a scalable, low-cost, and resource-efficient solution for composting in water-scarce environments, supporting circular economy goals.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8947,"journal":{"name":"Bioresource Technology Reports","volume":"30 ","pages":"Article 102164"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144231631","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}