Detritus Journal

10/09/2025

“𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗 𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗗𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗗 𝗙𝗟𝗘𝗫𝗜𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗬𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘 𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗖 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗘-𝗘𝗡𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗗 𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 (𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗦)” by Tham Thi Hong Nguyen, Tuan Van Huynh, Uyen Vo Phuong Pham, Ngoc B**h Nguyen, Ly Huu Truong, Thang Xuan Trinh, Vinh Quang Lam and Phat Trong Huynh.

This new study has introduced a game-changing method for detecting microplastics and it's simple, portable, and cost-effective!

💡 Researchers developed a flexible SERS substrate made of gold nanostars on filter paper to identify microplastic particles as small as 0.5 μm.

Highlights:

🔹 Detection limit as low as 5 µg/mL

🔹 ~1300x signal enhancement using standard Raman equipment

🔹 Successfully detected multiple types of microplastics: polystyrene, polyethylene, polypropylene, and PET

🔹 Ideal for real-world monitoring in aquatic environments

Why it matters: Traditional microplastic detection is expensive and complex. This approach could revolutionize environmental monitoring with a sensitive, low-cost, and field-ready solution.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘀 – 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝟯𝟭 (DOI https://digital.detritusjournal.com/articles/development-of-gold-nanostars-doped-flexible-substrate-for-polystyrene-microplastic-detection-using-/5669 #:~:text=10.31025/2611%2D4135/2025.19498)

04/09/2025

“𝗛𝗬𝗗𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗕𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗖 𝗪𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗟 𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗬 𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡” by Yves Ryckmans, Esther Bustillo and Jan Van den Auweele.

Is Hydrothermal Carbonization the next big thing in the energy sector?

This recent study dives deep into the potential of HTC — a process currently only used in waste management — as a game-changing thermal pretreatment for bioenergy production.

🔬 Researchers tested 15 different types of wet biowaste (from food scraps to paper industry residues) using Laborelec’s HTC pilot unit. They analyzed mass & energy balances and the quality of the resulting hydrochar — a carbon-rich, fuel-like product.

💡 Key findings:

- HTC improves the energy value of low-grade, wet organic waste

- Reduction of chlorine and alkalis across all samples

- Defined 3 quality levels of HTC black pellets for thermal energy conversion

- High-quality hydrochar is suitable for long-distance transport and use in boilers or gasifiers

- HTC brings little benefit to already high-grade biomass (like dry wood)

This study brings valuable data and a new methodology to support project developers and energy planners.

📘 A must-read for those working at the intersection of waste, energy, and sustainability! 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘀 – 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝟯𝟭 (DOI https://digital.detritusjournal.com/articles/hydrothermal-carbonisation-of-organic-waste-for-thermal-energy-generation/5668 #:~:text=10.31025/2611%2D4135/2025.19497)

29/08/2025

“𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗢𝗙 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗕𝗜𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗬 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦” by Omar P. Troncoso, Fernando G. Torres and Virgilio B. Delgado.

Did you know that native Andean potatoes could power the next generation of electronics? 🔋

This recent study has transformed starch from these underutilized tubers into a high-performance biopolymer film, reinforced with Barium Titanate Oxide, to create a Triboelectric Nanogenerator (TENG). The result? A device that generates up to 25V and charges a capacitor, proving it can fuel self-powered sensors and low-power electronics.

This is more than science—it’s a sustainable leap toward circular tech innovation rooted in indigenous biodiversity. 🌍🔬

𝗧𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘀 – 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝟯𝟭 (DOI https://digital.detritusjournal.com/articles/the-potential-of-native-starch-biomass-to-produce-materials-for-energy-applications/5659 #:~:text=10.31025/2611%2D4135/2025.19488)

26/08/2025

“𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗪𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛-𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗬𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗚𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦” by Corrado Gatti, Alan Piemonti, Giovanni Plizzari and Sabrina Sorlini.

In 2022, Italy produced around 62 million tons of construction and demolition waste (CDW). Although 79.8% was recovered, much of it remains unused — and what is reused often ends up in low-value applications like roadbeds or backfills.

The Life CDW Circle project, co-funded by the European Union, is working to change that. By using advanced sorting technology, the project aims to turn CDW into high-quality recycled aggregates (RAs) suitable for concrete production and other high-performance uses.

This approach not only helps reduce waste but also supports the development of sustainable business models and fosters collaboration across the construction sector — paving the way for a more circular and resource-efficient industry. 🔄

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘀 – 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝟯𝟭 (DOI https://digital.detritusjournal.com/articles/innovation-in-construction-and-demolition-waste-selection-for-the-production-of-high-quality-recycle/5663 #:~:text=10.31025/2611%2D4135/2025.19492)

18/08/2025

🗑️ 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝘆-𝗔𝘀-𝗬𝗼𝘂-𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲?

In Japan, households generate half of all avoidable food waste. This new study explores how PAYT policies — where residents pay based on the amount of waste they produce — influence everyday food waste behaviors.

Survey findings from PAYT cities show:

🔹Only 13–21% of residents felt PAYT strongly influenced them

🔹These individuals wasted fewer homemade meals and leftovers

🔹They more often stored food properly and used up near-expiry items

However, the overall effect of PAYT was modest. To make a real impact, additional strategies are needed — especially to reach people less inclined to cook or plan meals.

💡 PAYT helps, but it’s just one piece of the solution.

🔗 Read the full article for free:

In Japan, half of the avoidable food waste is generated at home, and municipal household pay-as-you-throw (PAYT) policies are expected to reduce it. However, few studies have examined how PAYT influences household food waste, specifically the types of food waste-related behaviors and attitudes affec...

13/08/2025

“𝗕𝗠𝗣 𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗘𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗗𝗥𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗘𝗥𝗢𝗕𝗜𝗖 𝗗𝗜𝗚𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗧” by Daniela Bona, Luca Grandi, Sara Bertolini, Donato Scrinzi, Michele Zorzi and Silvia Silvestri.

Dry anaerobic digestion is a promising way to turn municipal biowaste into energy — but how do we monitor its efficiency?

This study introduces 𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱-𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝗠𝗣 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹 to track and evaluate dry AD performance year-round. By analyzing seasonal biowaste mixes, biodegradability, and methane output, the research shows that 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝟳𝟬–𝟵𝟬% of its lab-measured potential and highlights how input quality affects reactor efficiency.

📊 This practical approach could help optimize full-scale plant operations and improve waste-to-energy outcomes.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘀 – 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝟯𝟭 (DOI https://digital.detritusjournal.com/articles/bmp-test-to-monitor-seasonal-efficiency-of-dry-anaerobic-digestion-plant/5665 #:~:text=10.31025/2611%2D4135/2025.19494)

08/08/2025

🔬 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗖 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻: "𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗦 𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗠𝗘" 🔬

Is pollution just a regulatory issue or a crime against society?

This new Environmental Forensics column by George Varghese and Maria Pettersson dives into why environmental violations, often dismissed as “technicalities,” must be treated with the seriousness of criminal acts.

Pollution harms entire communities, ecosystems, and future generations — yet society rarely sees it as morally wrong.

In this piece, we explore:

• Why pollution deserves criminal accountability

• The legal, scientific, and cultural barriers to prosecution

• How shifting public perception is key to real change

📰 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙞𝙩 𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙚𝙩!

👉 https://digital.detritusjournal.com/articles/environmental-forensic/5670

Achathuparambil Gopalakrishnan, Bindu, George Kuttiparichel Varghese, Alberto Pivato, and Massimiliano Lega. “Pollution crime scenario reconstruction for effective environmental redress.” Environmental Forensics 26, no. 2 (2025): 276-291

04/08/2025

“𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗔𝗚𝗥𝗢-𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗪𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘 𝗧𝗢𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦 𝗔 𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗖𝗜𝗥𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗥 𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗠𝗬: 𝗔 𝗦𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗖 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪” by Lilian A. Carrillo-Rodriguez, Margot Cajigas Romero and JOSE ANTONIO GALINDO LARRAHONDO

Can agro-industrial waste fuel the circular economy? This new systematic review says YES and the potential is huge!

Traditionally, agribusiness has followed a linear model — extract, produce, dispose — leading to serious environmental, economic, and social issues.

This article reviews 100 studies and highlights how agro-industrial waste can be transformed into valuable raw materials — reducing pollution and unlocking new business opportunities.

Key takeaways:

✔️ Strong potential for bioenergy, biomaterials, and high-value compounds

✔️ Applications across industries: agriculture, cosmetics, pharma, food

✔️ Great insights for policymakers, entrepreneurs, and researchers

✔️ Supports a major shift toward sustainable, circular production models

It's not just about waste, it’s about rethinking resources and building a regenerative economy.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘀 – 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝟯𝟭 (DOI https://digital.detritusjournal.com/articles/the-use-of-agro-industrial-waste-towards-a-sustainable-circular-economy-a-systematic-review/5662 #:~:text=10.31025/2611%2D4135/2025.19491)

29/07/2025

“𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗘𝗦 – 𝗔 𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗟𝗗 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗬 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗡 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦” by Veronika Kladnik, Therese Schwarzböck and Sabine Dworak

How do people separate waste in public spaces? This new study shines a light on this overlooked but crucial part of the circular economy.

Unlike in households, waste separation in public areas is often poor despite the high potential to recover recyclables.

To tackle this issue, researchers in Austria ran real-world field trials across four public sites, using an interdisciplinary approach — combining industrial design, social science, and waste management.

🔍 Key findings:

🔹 Centralized waste stations captured 17% of waste separately

🔹 20% of recyclables were correctly sorted

🔹 A simple “recyclables guidance system” boosted separation rates by 4.6% — proving to be a low-cost, high-impact intervention

These insights are a step forward in designing smarter, more sustainable public spaces. 🏙️🌍

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘀 – 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝟯𝟭 (DOI https://digital.detritusjournal.com/articles/improving-waste-separation-in-public-spaces--a-field-study-from-austrian-cities/5661 #:~:text=10.31025/2611%2D4135/2025.19490)

25/07/2025

“𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗜𝗥𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗥 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗪𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘: 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝟭𝟬𝗥 𝗖𝗜𝗥𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗥 𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗠𝗬 𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛𝗬” by Evangelos A. Voudrias.

A new position paper just dropped, advocating for a Circular Economy approach to healthcare waste management and it’s a must-read for sustainability and healthcare professionals.

🔄 Based on the 10R hierarchy, this framework aims to transform how healthcare systems handle waste - moving beyond disposal to sustainable, resource-efficient strategies.

The paper explores:

✔️ Why CE is crucial for HCW

✔️ How the 10R model compares to existing waste hierarchies

✔️ Policy gaps, risks & areas needing urgent research

✔️ The unavoidable role of disposal for infectious waste

Let’s rethink healthcare waste for a healthier planet!

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘀 – 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝟯𝟭 (DOI https://digital.detritusjournal.com/articles/revisiting-the-circular-management-of-healthcare-waste-the-10r-circular-economy-hierarchy/5658 #:~:text=10.31025/2611%2D4135/2025.19487)

21/07/2025

“𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗬𝗦𝗜𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗕𝗜𝗢𝗚𝗔𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘-𝗦𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗕𝗜𝗢𝗪𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘 𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧” by Haniyeh Jalalipour, Soroush Nakhaei, Gert Morschek, Jan Sprafke and Michael Nelles.

This fresh study dives into the environmental impacts of treating nearly 9,400 tonnes of biowaste annually through two methods: composting vs. anaerobic digestion with post-composting.

Key findings:

🔹Current composting emits 19.15 kg CO2-eq/tonne.

🔹Proposed AD system cuts emissions to -25.87 kg CO2-eq/tonne — a big win for greenhouse gas reduction

🔹AD shows higher acidification & eutrophication potential.

🔹AD requires high upfront investment & is sensitive to energy market changes.

🔹Composting is simpler, cheaper, and easier to operate.

This study highlights the trade-offs between sustainability, cost, and environmental impacts in biowaste management. Which system do you think is the future of green waste treatment?

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘀 – 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝟯𝟭 (DOI https://digital.detritusjournal.com/articles/comparative-analysis-of-biogas-and-compost-plants-for-source-separated-biowaste-treatment/5660 #:~:text=10.31025/2611%2D4135/2025.19489)

16/07/2025

“𝗪𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗜𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗟𝗬 𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗩𝗔𝗘: 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗨𝗢𝗨𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡” by Valentina Grossule

Meet LarWaR – the innovative Larvae for Wastewater treatment and Resource recovery process that's revolutionizing how we treat high-organic-content wastewater. 🔬

This study explores how Black Soldier Fly larvae can not only clean wastewater but also generate valuable biomass. Through both batch and continuous tests, researchers validated a predictive design model that makes scaling up more accurate and efficient.



Key insights include:

🔹 Reliable substrate removal rates via a Michaelis-Menten-like model

🔹 Depth limitations that optimize reactor design

🔹 Real-world validation of treatability testing

This research lays the foundation for sustainable, scalable,and biologically-driven wastewater solutions!

𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘀 – 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝟯𝟭 (DOI https://digital.detritusjournal.com/articles/wastewater-treatment-using-black-soldier-fly-larvae-theoretical-framework-and-preliminary-testing-fo/5664 #:~:text=10.31025/2611%2D4135/2025.19493)