Biodiesel Drawbacks: Pros And Cons Unpacked In Detail
Biodiesel is gaining attention as a cleaner, greener alternative to diesel fuel. Many see it as a way to cut down on carbon dioxide emissions and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. 1 But are its benefits enough to outweigh the downsides? Understanding biodiesel drawbacks is key before making the switch. For instance, biodiesel may help […]
Rethinking Ammonia in Anaerobic Digestion: Utilising Paths to Energy or Protein
As the world rapidly expands its anaerobic digestion and biogas infrastructure in the most part driven to meet renewable energy needs, it’s time we turned our attention to an often-overlooked component: ammonia. While traditionally viewed as a waste product to be eliminated, and of course having a very useful role in digestate fertiliser production, let’s […]
UK Government Champions Biomethane Energy Transition to Transform Clean Power Future
The biomethane energy transition received unprecedented government backing last week (in December 2024) as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Energy Miatta Fahnbulleh MP unveiled ambitious plans for green gas development at a landmark industry conference. Speaking at the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) event in London, the Minister detailed how UK renewable gas investment […]
Using Algae and Nanoparticles to Clean Biogas: A Green Revolution in Energy?
Is it possible to utilising algae and nanoparticles for a natural form of biogas purification to move anaerobic digestion technology in another step forward in the eco-friendly energy revolution. In a fascinating development in renewable energy, scientists have found a way to use algae and microscopic particles to transform raw biogas into high-quality biomethane. This […]
How Upgrading Biogas to Biomethane Works
How upgrading biogas to biomethane works, in other words, making the transition from biogas, which is at first raw, to biomethane (purified, biologically produced, methane), that is essential for the most valuable sustainable use of the energy. The raw biogas that bubbles up out of the liquid in the digester tank contains unwanted impurities such […]
How Microplastics in Wastewater Disrupt Anaerobic Digestion and Threaten Sludge Treatment
In this article we report on new research that reveals how microplastics disrupt anaerobic digestion and threaten sludge treatment due to the increasing presence of these tiny plastic particles in sewage works sludge (known as biosolids). A recent study published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials highlights the detrimental effects of microplastics (MPs) on sludge […]
