The Innovations in Anaerobic Digestion Technology
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Wastewater Treatment and Reuse".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 593
Special Issue Editors
Interests: wastewater treatment; resource recovery; nutrient removal; iron biochemistry; net zero upgrading
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Anaerobic digestion (AD) plays a crucial role in wastewater management, with its importance being widely proved by the ability to manage organic waste, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and generate renewable energy, aligning with global sustainability goals.
In the last decade, scientists have been working on innovations in AD to improve efficiency and scalability. The achieved advancements have included enhanced pre-treatment methods, advanced digester designs, and the integration of AD with other processes, such as resource recovery and carbon capture, which have significantly increased biogas yields and operational stability. Additionally, developments in monitoring and control systems, including IoT and machine learning, have optimized the digestion process and enabled real-time data analysis for better management. Emerging trends also include the co-digestion of various feedstocks, such as food waste, manure, and agricultural residues, which further boosts biogas production while providing a sustainable solution for waste reduction and resource recovery.
With this Special Issue of Water, we provide a platform for the publication of original articles and reviews regarding the innovations in anaerobic digestion technology. The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following: anaerobic treatment of municipal, agricultural, and industrial wastewater; pre- and post-treatment strategies for AD; novel and integrated anaerobic processes; biogas upgrading; recovery of value-added products from wastewaters; economic and environmental sustainability analysis in AD; and the circular bioeconomy concept in AD. This Special Issue will offer valuable insights into cutting-edge issues in AD, making this collection a pivotal resource for those seeking the latest developments in anaerobic technologies.
Prof. Dr. Xiang Cheng
Prof. Dr. Yin Xu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- process enhancement
- hybrid configuration
- pre- and post-treatment
- co-digestion
- biogas upgrading
- resource recovery
- circular economy
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