Production of bioenergy and biochemicals from industrial and agricultural wastewater (original) (raw)

The transition to a sustainable society necessitates a shift from fossil fuel dependency and pollution reduction, which wastewater treatment can effectively address. Recent developments in biological processing strategies, such as methanogenic anaerobic digestion, hydrogen production, microbial fuel cells, and fermentation, demonstrate potential for generating bioenergy and valuable biochemicals from industrial and agricultural wastewater. While these processes-face hurdles, they offer pathways for resource recovery and reduced treatment costs, emphasizing a paradigm shift from waste disposal to resource utilization.