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Harirchi, Sharareh
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Harirchi, S., Mirshafiei, M., Bilal Öztürk, A., Parchami, M., Yazdian, F. & Taherzadeh, M. J. (2025). Production of Biogas from Food Waste. In: Sustainable Technologies for Food Waste Management: (pp. 90-123). Boca Raton: CRC Press
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2025 (English)In: Sustainable Technologies for Food Waste Management, Boca Raton: CRC Press, 2025, p. 90-123Chapter in book (Other academic)
Abstract [en]

As the world's population continues to expand, an alarming amount of food is being wasted each year by households, food service providers, and retail stores, reaching millions of tons. This staggering figure accounts for approximately one-third of the global food production. Concurrently, with urban sprawl and rapid industrialization driving increased energy demand, the need for sustainable solutions becomes crucial. Biogas, derived from food waste, presents a promising alternative fuel that can efficiently address both the energy demand and food waste issue at hand. In addition, the national and regional utilization of renewable energy systems using food waste will enhance the security of the energy supply and reduce reliance on imported fuels. Anaerobic digestion is a four-stage process occurring without the presence of oxygen to transform wastes into biogas, a viable fuel source. Intriguingly, diverse microbial communities comprising bacteria, archaea, and fungi are recognized for the production of biogas. Apart from generating biogas from food waste, a by-product called digestate is produced, which has multiple applications such as soil fertilizer and improvement. This chapter primarily focuses on examining the characteristics of food waste. It then proceeds to extensively analyze both conventional and innovative anaerobic digestion techniques. Furthermore, it delves into the various elements influencing the effectiveness of utilizing food waste for biogas production and productivity. Lastly, it presents current trends and persisting obstacles in order to provide a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Boca Raton: CRC Press, 2025
National Category
Bioenergy
Research subject
Resource Recovery
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-33222 (URN)10.1201/9781032706030-6 (DOI)2-s2.0-85216064250 (Scopus ID)9781032706030 (ISBN)
Available from: 2025-02-03 Created: 2025-02-03 Last updated: 2025-02-03
Sar, T., Marchlewicz, A., Harirchi, S., Mantzouridou, F. T., Hosoglu, M. I., Akbas, M. Y., . . . Taherzadeh, M. J. (2024). Resource recovery and treatment of wastewaters using filamentous fungi. Science of the Total Environment, 951, Article ID 175752.
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2024 (English)In: Science of the Total Environment, ISSN 0048-9697, E-ISSN 1879-1026, Vol. 951, article id 175752Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Industrial wastewater, often characterized by its proximity to neutral pH, presents a promising opportunity for fungal utilization despite the prevalent preference of fungi for acidic conditions. This review addresses this discrepancy, highlighting the potential of certain industrial wastewaters, particularly those with low pH levels, for fungal biorefinery. Additionally, the economic implications of biomass recovery and compound separation, factors that require explicit were emphasized. Through an in-depth analysis of various industrial sectors, including food processing, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and paper-pulp, this study explores how filamentous fungi can effectively harness the nutrient-rich content of wastewaters to produce valuable resources. The pivotal role of ligninolytic enzymes synthesized by fungi in wastewater purification is examined, as well as their ability to absorb metal contaminants. Furthermore, the diverse benefits of fungal biorefinery are underscored, including the production of protein-rich single-cell protein, biolipids, enzymes, and organic acids, which not only enhance environmental sustainability but also foster economic growth. Finally, the challenges associated with scaling up fungal biorefinery processes for wastewater treatment are critically evaluated, providing valuable insights for future research and industrial implementation. This comprehensive analysis aims to elucidate the potential of fungal biorefinery in addressing industrial wastewater challenges while promoting sustainable resource utilization.

Keywords
Bioconversion, Waste treatment, Valorisation, Bioproducts, Biorefinery, Sustainability
National Category
Water Treatment Other Industrial Biotechnology
Research subject
Resource Recovery
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-32623 (URN)10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.175752 (DOI)001313613000001 ()
Funder
Swedish Research Council Formas
Available from: 2024-09-25 Created: 2024-09-25 Last updated: 2025-02-10Bibliographically approved
Rafiee, Z., Jalili Tabaii, M., Moradi, M. & Harirchi, S. (2024). Unveiling Antibacterial Potential and Physiological Characteristics of Thermophilic Bacteria Isolated from a Hot Spring in Iran. Microorganisms, 12(4), Article ID 834.
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2024 (English)In: Microorganisms, E-ISSN 2076-2607, Vol. 12, no 4, article id 834Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

The increasing worldwide demand for antimicrobial agents has significantly contributed to the alarming rise of antimicrobial resistance, posing a grave threat to human life. Consequently, there is a pressing need to explore uncharted environments, seeking out novel antimicrobial compounds that display exceptionally efficient capabilities. Hot springs harbor microorganisms possessing remarkable properties, rendering them an invaluable resource for uncovering groundbreaking antimicrobial compounds. In this study, thermophilic bacteria were isolated from Mahallat Hot Spring, Iran. Out of the 30 isolates examined, 3 strains exhibited the most significant antibacterial activities against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Furthermore, the supernatants of the isolated strains exhibited remarkable antibacterial activity, displaying notable resistance to temperatures as high as 75 °C for 30 min. It was determined that the two strains showed high similarity to the Bacillus genus, while strain Kh3 was classified as Saccharomonospora azurea. All three strains exhibited tolerance to NaCl. Bacillus strains demonstrated optimal growth at pH 5 and 40 °C, whereas S. azurea exhibited optimal growth at pH 9 and 45 °C. Accordingly, hot springs present promising natural reservoirs for the isolation of resilient strains possessing antibacterial properties, which can be utilized in disease treatment or within the food industry.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
MDPI, 2024
Keywords
actinomycetes, antimicrobial resistance, Bacillus, bioactive materials, extreme conditions, pathogens
National Category
Microbiology Microbiology in the medical area
Research subject
Resource Recovery
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-31799 (URN)10.3390/microorganisms12040834 (DOI)001211421900001 ()2-s2.0-85191373603 (Scopus ID)
Available from: 2024-05-06 Created: 2024-05-06 Last updated: 2024-06-12Bibliographically approved
Awasthi, M. K., Ganeshan, P., Gohil, N., Kumar, V., Singh, V., Rajendran, K., . . . Taherzadeh, M. J. (2023). Advanced approaches for resource recovery from wastewater and activated sludge: A review. Bioresource Technology, 384, Article ID 129250.
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2023 (English)In: Bioresource Technology, ISSN 0960-8524, E-ISSN 1873-2976, Vol. 384, article id 129250Article, review/survey (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Due to resource scarcity, current industrial systems are switching from waste treatment, such as wastewater treatment and biomass, to resource recovery (RR). Biofuels, manure, pesticides, organic acids, and other bioproducts with a great market value can be produced from wastewater and activated sludge (AS). This will not only help in the transition from a linear economy to a circular economy, but also contribute to sustainable development. However, the cost of recovering resources from wastewater and AS to produce value-added products is quite high as compared to conventional treatment methods. In addition, most antioxidant technologies remain at the laboratory scale that have not yet reached the level at industrial scale. In order to promote the innovation of resource recovery technology, the various methods of treating wastewater and AS to produce biofuels, nutrients and energy are reviewed, including biochemistry, thermochemistry and chemical stabilization. The limitations of wastewater and AS treatment methods are prospected from biochemical characteristics, economic and environmental factors. The biofuels derived from third generation feedstocks, such as wastewater are more sustainable. Microalgal biomass are being used to produce biodiesel, bioethanol, biohydrogen, biogas, biooils, bioplastics, biofertilizers, biochar and biopesticides. New technologies and policies can promote a circular economy based on biological materials.

National Category
Water Treatment
Research subject
Resource Recovery
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-30337 (URN)10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129250 (DOI)001023550900001 ()2-s2.0-85162148825 (Scopus ID)
Available from: 2023-08-15 Created: 2023-08-15 Last updated: 2025-02-10Bibliographically approved
Haykir, N. I., Nizan Shikh Zahari, S. M., Harirchi, S., Sar, T., Awasthi, M. K. & Taherzadeh, M. J. (2023). Applications of ionic liquids for the biochemical transformation of lignocellulosic biomass into biofuels and biochemicals: A critical review. Biochemical engineering journal, 193, Article ID 108850.
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2023 (English)In: Biochemical engineering journal, ISSN 1369-703X, E-ISSN 1873-295X, Vol. 193, article id 108850Article, review/survey (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Lignocellulosic materials are valuable resources in today's bioprocess technologies; however, their recalcitrance is a major barrier in industry regarding their conversion to microbial products. For this purpose, in this study, the synthesis of ionic liquids (ILs), its function in the hydrolysis of lignocellulosic materials, its biochemistry and possible toxic effects were investigated. In addition, the bioconversion of lignocellulosic materials pretreated with ionic liquids to biofuels (bioethanol, biobutanol, biogas and hydrogen) and various biochemicals is discussed in detail. For this, the focus is on the potential of ILs for industrial integration and use in large-scale reactors. ILs offer significant advantages due to their potential for ease of use and their features such as recovery and reuse after pretreatment. However, there are economic and technical problems that need to be solved to expand ILs in industrial systems and increase their use potential. To overcome these problems and the usability of ILs technologies in industry, techno-economic analyses has been examined and compared with traditional processes.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Elsevier B.V., 2023
Keywords
Biorefinery, Function, Microbial production, Renewable energy, Techno-economic analysis, Bioethanol, Biomass, Economic analysis, Ionic liquids, alcohol, biofuel, biogas, butanol, hydrogen, ionic liquid, lignocellulose, Biochemical transformation, Biofuels and biochemicals, Bioprocesses, Biorefineries, Critical review, Lignocellulosic biomass, Lignocellulosic material, Renewable energies, acidity, Article, biochemical analysis, biochemistry, biotransformation, chemical reaction, hydrolysis, purification, saccharification, synthesis, Toxic materials
National Category
Bioprocess Technology
Research subject
Resource Recovery
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-30310 (URN)10.1016/j.bej.2023.108850 (DOI)000943181600001 ()2-s2.0-85148350676 (Scopus ID)
Available from: 2023-08-14 Created: 2023-08-14 Last updated: 2024-02-01Bibliographically approved
Awasthi, M. K., Kumar, V., Hellwig, C., Wikandari, R., Harirchi, S., Sar, T., . . . Taherzadeh, M. J. (2023). Filamentous fungi for sustainable vegan food production systems within a circular economy: Present status and future prospects. Food Research International, 164, Article ID 112318.
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2023 (English)In: Food Research International, ISSN 0963-9969, E-ISSN 1873-7145, Vol. 164, article id 112318Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Filamentous fungi serve as potential candidates in the production of different value-added products. In the context of food, there are several advantages of using filamentous fungi for food. Among the main advantages is that the fungal biomass used food not only meets basic nutritional requirements but that it is also rich in protein, low in fat, and free of cholesterol. This speaks to the potential of filamentous fungi in the production of food that can substitute animal-derived protein sources such as meat. Moreover, life-cycle analyses and techno-economic analyses reveal that fungal proteins perform better than animal-derived proteins in terms of land use efficiency as well as global warming. The present article provides an overview of the potential of filamentous fungi as a source of food and food supplements. The commercialization potential as well as social, legal and safety issues of fungi-based food products are discussed.

Keywords
Filamentous fungi, Circular economy, Myco-based, Food products, Food supplement
National Category
Other Industrial Biotechnology
Research subject
Resource Recovery; Resource Recovery; Resource Recovery
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-29197 (URN)10.1016/j.foodres.2022.112318 (DOI)000915625600001 ()2-s2.0-85144090400 (Scopus ID)
Available from: 2023-01-10 Created: 2023-01-10 Last updated: 2023-02-06Bibliographically approved
Sun, X., Dregulo, A. M., Zhenni, S., Karthikeyan, O. P., Harirchi, S., Salama, E.-S., . . . Awasthi, M. K. (2023). Role of Marine Algae for GHG Reduction/CO2 Sequestration. In: Anil Kumar Patel, Reeta Rani Singhania, Cheng-Di Dong, Ashok Pandey (Ed.), Sustainable Marine Food and Feed Production Technologies: (pp. 157-166). Routledge
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2023 (English)In: Sustainable Marine Food and Feed Production Technologies / [ed] Anil Kumar Patel, Reeta Rani Singhania, Cheng-Di Dong, Ashok Pandey, Routledge, 2023, p. 157-166Chapter in book (Other academic)
Abstract [en]

Carbon capture through biological CO2 fixation can help to reduce the global warming potential. The use of algae systems has been identified as the most efficient and economical approach for CO2 fixation and has been realized by many developing and developed countries. However, low biomass productivity and harvesting costs limit its scale-up. To break through this technical barrier, it is necessary to study the efficiency of photosynthetic carbon sequestration in marine ecosystems, which reduced production costs significantly. In this chapter, the biological characteristics of marine algae and the principles and challenges are presented; the carbon sequestration factors of marine algae are summarized, and specific ways to improve the carbon sequestration efficiency of marine algae are proposed; subsequently, the physiological mechanisms of carbon sequestration in marine microalgae (especially carbon-concentrating mechanisms) are presented and recent advances are described, and the limitations of carbon sequestration in marine microalgae are presented. The interdisciplinary significance of the carbon sequestration efficiency of marine microalgae is further examined, and the carbon sequestration efficiency of marine microalgae is reconstructed.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Routledge, 2023
National Category
Ecology
Research subject
Resource Recovery
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-30456 (URN)10.1201/9781003326946-12 (DOI)2-s2.0-85169398712 (Scopus ID)9781032354484 (ISBN)9781003326946 (ISBN)
Available from: 2023-09-08 Created: 2023-09-08 Last updated: 2024-02-01Bibliographically approved
Li, Y., Meenatchisundaram, K., Rajendran, K., Gohil, N., Kumar, V., Singh, V., . . . Awasthi, M. K. (2023). Sustainable Conversion of Biowaste to Energy to Tackle the Emerging Pollutants: A Review. Current Pollution Reports
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2023 (English)In: Current Pollution Reports, E-ISSN 2198-6592Article, review/survey (Refereed) Epub ahead of print
Abstract [en]

Biowaste is a major source of organic material that can be converted into energy through various processes such as anaerobic digestion, composting, and pyrolysis. However, emerging pollutants, such as pharmaceuticals, pesticides, herbicides, and personal and household products, are a growing concern in wastewater treatment that can be effectively removed by biowaste-to-energy processes. While these contaminants pose significant challenges, the development and implementation of effective monitoring programs and risk assessment tools help to mitigate their impact on human health and the environment. Likewise, monitoring programs, challenges, legislations, and risk assessment tools are essential for understanding and managing the risks associated with emerging pollutants. Biowaste recycling is an important aspect of a biocircular economy perspective as it involves the conversion of organic waste into valuable resources that can be reused sustainably. The review discusses the modern approaches that offer several advantages, including reducing the waste disposal and generating renewable energy while addressing emerging wastewater treatment pollutants. To achieve the goal of a circular economy, modern biotechnological approaches including anaerobic digestion, composting, bioleaching, bioremediation, and microbial fuel cells offer a sustainable and effective way to convert waste into valuable products. These bioproducts alongside energy generation using waste-to-energy technologies can provide economic benefits through revenue generation, reduced waste disposal costs, and improved resource efficiency. To achieve a biocircular economy for biowaste valorization, several stakeholders, including waste collectors, waste management companies, policymakers, and consumers need to be involved. The sustainable conversion of biowaste to energy is an essential and instrumental technology in environmental sustainability.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Springer, 2023
National Category
Energy Systems
Research subject
Resource Recovery
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-30674 (URN)10.1007/s40726-023-00281-8 (DOI)001072931800001 ()2-s2.0-85173064457 (Scopus ID)
Available from: 2023-10-23 Created: 2023-10-23 Last updated: 2023-11-08Bibliographically approved
Harirchi, S., Sar, T., Ramezani, M., Aliyu, H., Etemadifar, Z., Nojoumi, S. A., . . . Taherzadeh, M. J. (2022). Bacillales: From Taxonomy to Biotechnological and Industrial Perspectives. Microorganisms, 10(12), Article ID 2355.
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2022 (English)In: Microorganisms, E-ISSN 2076-2607, Vol. 10, no 12, article id 2355Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

For a long time, the genus Bacillus has been known and considered among the most applicable genera in several fields. Recent taxonomical developments resulted in the identification of more species in Bacillus-related genera, particularly in the order Bacillales (earlier heterotypic synonym: Caryophanales), with potential application for biotechnological and industrial purposes such as biofuels, bioactive agents, biopolymers, and enzymes. Therefore, a thorough understanding of the taxonomy, growth requirements and physiology, genomics, and metabolic pathways in the highly diverse bacterial order, Bacillales, will facilitate a more robust designing and sustainable production of strain lines relevant to a circular economy. This paper is focused principally on less-known genera and their potential in the order Bacillales for promising applications in the industry and addresses the taxonomical complexities of this order. Moreover, it emphasizes the biotechnological usage of some engineered strains of the order Bacillales. The elucidation of novel taxa, their metabolic pathways, and growth conditions would make it possible to drive industrial processes toward an upgraded functionality based on the microbial nature.

Keywords
Bacillales, Caryophanales, taxonomy, biotechnology, engineered strains, extremophiles
National Category
Engineering and Technology
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-29205 (URN)10.3390/microorganisms10122355 (DOI)000902813700001 ()2-s2.0-85144649903 (Scopus ID)
Available from: 2023-01-10 Created: 2023-01-10 Last updated: 2023-01-18Bibliographically approved
Harirchi, S., Wainaina, S., Sar, T., Nojoumi, S. A., Parchami, M., Varjani, S., . . . Taherzadeh, M. J. (2022). Microbiological insights into anaerobic digestion for biogas, hydrogen or volatile fatty acids (VFAs): a review. Bioengineered, 13(3), 6521-6557
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2022 (English)In: Bioengineered, ISSN 2165-5979, E-ISSN 2165-5987, Vol. 13, no 3, p. 6521-6557Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

In the past decades, considerable attention has been directed toward anaerobic digestion (AD), which is an effective biological process for converting diverse organic wastes into biogas, volatile fatty acids (VFAs), biohydrogen, etc. The microbial bioprocessing takes part during AD is of substantial significance, and one of the crucial approaches for the deep and adequate understanding and manipulating it toward different products is process microbiology. Due to highly complexity of AD microbiome, it is critically important to study the involved microorganisms in AD. In recent years, in addition to traditional methods, novel molecular techniques and meta-omics approaches have been developed which provide accurate details about microbial communities involved AD. Better understanding of process microbiomes could guide us in identifying and controlling various factors in both improving the AD process and diverting metabolic pathway toward production of selective bio-products. This review covers various platforms of AD process that results in different final products from microbiological point of view. The review also highlights distinctive interactions occurring among microbial communities. Furthermore, assessment of these communities existing in the anaerobic digesters is discussed to provide more insights into their structure, dynamics, and metabolic pathways. Moreover, the important factors affecting microbial communities in each platform of AD are highlighted. Finally, the review provides some recent applications of AD for the production of novel bio-products and deals with challenges and future perspectives of AD. © 2022 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2022
Keywords
Anaerobic digestion, artificial rumen, interspecies electron transfer, microbial communities, syntrophy, Wood-Ljungdahl pathway
National Category
Bioprocess Technology
Research subject
Resource Recovery
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-27668 (URN)10.1080/21655979.2022.2035986 (DOI)000761728300001 ()2-s2.0-85125551597 (Scopus ID)
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The authors are grateful to the Swedish Innovation Agency (VINNOVA) and Swedish Research Council FORMAS for their financial support.

Available from: 2022-03-21 Created: 2022-03-21 Last updated: 2023-01-19Bibliographically approved
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