In this article, the occurrence and fate of 29 multiple-class pharmaceuticals (PhACs) in two source separated sanitation systems based on: (i) batch experiments for the anaerobic digestion (AD) of fecal sludge under mesophilic (37 °C) and thermophilic (52 °C) conditions, and (ii) a full-scale blackwater treatment plant using wet composting and sanitation with urea addition. For more… Continue reading Pharmaceuticals in source separated sanitation systems: Fecal sludge and blackwater treatment
Category: Publications
New publication in the Global Water Pathogen Project about Salmonella
Björn Vinnerås and Annika Nordin have together with R Hasan, S Shakoor and I Keenum compiled current knowledge regarding Salmonella. Our focus in the chapter has been the effect upon salmonella in relation to current practices and available treatment technologies. Treatment technologies for reduction of Salmonella in wastewater fractions can be divided into three main types: chemical,… Continue reading New publication in the Global Water Pathogen Project about Salmonella
New publication on pre-treatment of banana peels for BSFL composting
Alice Isibika and co-authors have published a new study in the journal Waste Management, on the application of pre-treatments prior BSFL treatment of banana peels as a fibrous and nutrient imbalanced substrate to enhance bioconversion ratio. The applied pre-treatments were non-protein nitrogen for balancing the carbon/nitrogen , heat and microbes(fungi and bacteria) pre-treatments for breaking… Continue reading New publication on pre-treatment of banana peels for BSFL composting
Moisture content affects greenhouse gas emissions from thermophilic food waste composting
The effects of moisture on thermophilic composting process are investigated in the latest paper published in the Journal of Cleaner Production: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.118165 It is known that too wet active composts can cause excessive methane (CH4) emissions, but there is no consensus on how much and what exactly the rate of this change is with changing… Continue reading Moisture content affects greenhouse gas emissions from thermophilic food waste composting
Greenhouse gas emissions from small-scale fly larvae composting
A new paper evaluating the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from small-scale fly larvae composting is published. The full paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2019.07.011 The aim of the study was to evaluate GHG and ammonia (NH3) emissions from fly larvae composting treatment of food waste and the effects of pre-treatment and seeding of the food waste… Continue reading Greenhouse gas emissions from small-scale fly larvae composting
Book chapter within the framework of the Global Water Pathogen Project about Salmonella in relation to wastewater
The chapter brings up, occurrence, epidemiology, analysing techniques and treatment technology. The chapter is available at the link below Hasan, R., Nordin, A.C., Shakoor, S., Keenum, I. and Vinneras, B. 2019. Salmonella, Enteric Fevers, and Salmonellosis. In: J.B. Rose and B. Jiménez-Cisneros, (eds) Global Water Pathogen Project. http://www.waterpathogens.org ( A. Pruden, N. Ashbolt and J. Miller (eds)… Continue reading Book chapter within the framework of the Global Water Pathogen Project about Salmonella in relation to wastewater
New Publication Polymers 2019, 11, 287; doi:10.3390/polym11020287
A Protein-Based Material from a New Approach Using Whole Defatted Larvae, and Its Interaction with MoistureNazanin Alipour, Björn Vinnerås, Fabrice Gouanvé, Eliane Espuche and Mikael S. Hedenqvist A protein-based material created from a new approach using whole defatted larvae of the Black Soldier fly is presented. After removing the larva lipid and adding a plasticizer,… Continue reading New Publication Polymers 2019, 11, 287; doi:10.3390/polym11020287
Special Issue “Biochar for the Environmental Wastewater Treatment”
Sahar Dalahmeh, Researcher at our group along with Manfred Lübken is co-editing a special issue in the journal, Applied Sciences published by MDPI. The special issue focuses on “Biochar for the Environmental Wastewater Treatment”. Paper submissions are invited along the following lines: Filtration systems are, in general, characterized as low cost, easy to operate and they have… Continue reading Special Issue “Biochar for the Environmental Wastewater Treatment”
New Publication on removal of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in onsite wastewater treatment
In this study, we investigated the potential of biochar filters as a replacement or complement for sand filters for removal of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances from wastewater in onsite sewage facilities. In a 22-weeks experiment, concentrations, removal and adsorption of nine perfluoroalkyl carboxylates (PFCAs; C3- 11) and three perfluoroalkane sulfonates (PFSAs; C4, 6, 8) and… Continue reading New Publication on removal of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in onsite wastewater treatment
New Publication: Health risks from wastewater irrigation in Bolivia
In our latest study published in Journal of Water and Health, we assessed the pathogen flows in a water&nutrients reuse system for production of lettuce in a peri-urban zone in the highlands of Bolivia. Viral and bacterial indicators, and helminth eggs were quantified in soil, water and lettuce samples taken during one crop season, and… Continue reading New Publication: Health risks from wastewater irrigation in Bolivia