The transformation of oat brewery waste (OBW) into livestock feed could be a potential replacement for the expensive concentrate and one of the effective approaches for avoiding health hazards due to the accumulation of oat brewery waste in the envir...
This study investigates the co-hydrothermal carbonization (Co-HTC) of polystyrene (PS) and brewery waste (BW) to produce high-quality hydrochar with enhanced fuel properties. Experiments were carried out with different PS-to-BW ratios and reaction te...
The rapid expansion of the craft brewing sector has increased the number of small breweries, leading to rising organically rich waste across aquatic, terrestrial and atmospheric ecosystems. Although brewery by-products are frequently discussed in ter...
Interest in craft beers is increasing worldwide due to their flavor and variety. However, craft breweries have high water, energy, and carbon dioxide (CO2) demands and generate large quantities of high-strength waste and greenhouse gases. While many...
Small-scale anaerobic digestion (AD) can be an effective organic waste management system that also provides energy for small businesses and rural communities. This study measured fuel production from digestions of single and mixed feedstocks using an...
Environmental pollution, driven largely by industrial emissions, especially from the textile sector, is a pressing concern today [...]
Food waste (FW), a major part of the US waste stream, causes greenhouse gases within landfills, but there is an opportunity to divert FW to anaerobic digestion (AD) facilities that produce biogas and digestate fertilizer. The composition of FW inputs...
The prevention of environmental pollution is a current concern of the population, which is looking for ways to reduce the production of industrial waste. The brewing industry generates huge amounts of waste, with difficult management from an economic...
Earth’s water balance and economy are becoming increasingly fragile due to overpopulation, global warming, severe environmental pollution and both surface and groundwater pollution. Therefore, it is essential to find solutions to the problems o...
In the present study, the co-digestion effectiveness of the selected beverage wastes and municipal sewage sludge in two- and three-component mixtures was evaluated. Orange peels and orange pulp, as well as brewery spent grain were applied as co-subst...
The thermophilic anaerobic bioconversion of various wastes is still challenging, mainly due to process instability and economic profitability. This group includes orange wastes (OWs) and brewery spent grain (BSG), the main by-products generated by th...
This study focuses on biogas production within lab-scale semi-batch bioreactors using agro-industrial wastes and dry biomass of an invasive aquatic species. In particular, the primary objective is to increase the yield of anaerobic digestion processe...
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The main aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the addition of selected industrial food wastes on the fate of micro- and macro-elements within an anaerobic digestion process (AD), as well as define the relationship between their content and...
Brewery wastes from stage 5 (Wort precipitate: BW5) and stage 7 (Brewer’s spent yeast: BW7) were valorized for the synthesis of silver phosphate nanocomposites. Nanoparticles were synthesized by converting silver salt in the presence of brewery waste...
Raw brewers’ spent grain (BSG), a by-product of beer production and produced at a large scale, presents a composition that has been shown to have potential as feedstock for several biological processes, such as polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) prod...
Mozzarella stretching water (MSW) is a dairy effluent generated from mozzarella cheese production that does not have a real use and is destined to disposal, causing environmental problems and representing a high disposal cost for dairy producers. Spe...
The aim of the study was to determine the drug resistance profile and to assess the presence of genes responsible for the production of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases in Escherichia coli isolated from energy-processed hop sediment with the additio...
The growing generation of organic solid waste from small-scale agriculture poses major environmental challenges in developing countries like Ecuador, where rural areas often lack waste management infrastructure. Residues from livestock rearing and tr...
A hybrid anaerobic reactor was operated under the complementary effluents concept to reduce the unbalanced/inhibitory capacity of the provided piggery effluent. Brewery wastewater was chosen to complement piggery effluent (60:40% v/v, respectively)....
Anaerobic co-digestion (AcoD) of animal waste and agro-industrial by-products has been widely studied and employed to increase biogas production potential and enhance process stability. This study evaluated the AcoD of cattle manure (CM) and brewer’s...
Brewer’s spent grain (BSG) is an abundant by-product rich in proteins and polysaccharides. This study evaluated ultrasound (US) to enhance alkaline protein extraction in 110 mM NaOH and to obtain a polysaccharide-enriched residue, with mechanic...
Brewer’s spent grains (BSG) are a by-product of the beer industry and can be used to produce biofuels. In this case, the objective of this study was to obtain reducing sugars from this biomass by subcritical water hydrolysis in a semi-continuou...
This study aimed to analyze the population dynamics of methanogenic archaea in co-digestion systems operated under different concentrations of industrial waste such as ricotta whey and brewery waste sludge in association with bovine manure. It was be...
Urban agriculture, due to its location, can play a key role in recycling urban waste streams, promoting nutrient recycling, and increasing sustainability of food systems. This research investigated the integration of brewery wastewater treatment thro...
The brewing industry generates a substantial amount of by-products rich in polyphenols, carbohydrates, sugars, sulfates, nitrogen compounds, organic carbon, and several elements, including chlorine, magnesium, and phosphorus. Although limited quantit...
The growing global population and rising organic waste generation necessitate innovative and sustainable waste management solutions. This study investigated the potential of black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) as a bioconversion agent for agro-industrial...
Environmental pollution is an issue of particular concern, specifically when industrial waste products are not subjected to appropriate treatment. Among various industries in the agri-food sector, the brewing industry holds a significant position in...
There is a wide range of information available on by-product disposal methods used by large national breweries. However, little information is available on the methods of by-product disposal used by craft breweries. An investigation was carried out i...
The brewing industry is a major part of the agri-food sector, but its fermentation processes contribute significantly to global CO2 emissions, exacerbating the greenhouse gas crisis. Achieving net-zero emissions requires innovative solutions, and thi...
Biowastes from the food industry can be applied as a usable material after appropriate treatment (i.e., agglomeration). Biowastes are materials that could have better properties if they are mixed. Brewery and oilseed wastes were compressed and evalua...
Industrial beer production generates brewer’s spent grains (BSG) as a primary solid waste. The disposal of industrial waste can cause negative environmental side effects, including greenhouse gas emissions. This study evaluated the dry anaerobi...
The agricultural sector generates substantial waste that harms both the environment and human health. This study aimed to utilise Metschnikowia yeasts to convert native agricultural wastes without chemical pretreatment. Ten Metschnikowia isolates wer...
Catalytic systems based on bimetallic Pd-Au particles deposited on SiO2 were prepared by ultrasonically assisted water impregnation and used in the hydrogenation of furfural obtained by the acidic hydrolysis of waste biomass (brewery’s spent gr...
Brewers’ spent grain (BSG) is an important waste produced by beer companies and has a high potential to be transformed into commercial by-products. The present paper reports a forecasting technology study with the aid of bibliographic review an...
Conservation is consistently expressed across the American craft brewery sector, with breweries routinely promoting wildlife protection, public land stewardship, and waste reduction through marketing schemes and materials. However, little attention h...
To make a beer there are four essential ingredients needed: water, malt, hops, and yeast. After brewing process, the main wastes are spent grains. These are often used as additions to fodders in animal husbandry. This study presents preliminary resul...
This research aimed to conduct a comparison of 8 different forms of brewery spent grain (BSG) on their polyphenolic content and antioxidant capacity as part of their potential as a functional food ingredient. The BSGs were dried until they reached a...
Brewery’s spent grain (BSG) consists of the largest by-product by volume in the beer production sector and offers potential for both bio-composite material production, high-added-value molecular extraction and bioenergy recovery. Aiming at expl...
The growing population and increasing concerns about food security and sustainability demand innovative solutions to minimize food waste and transform by-products into functional ingredients valuable to the food sector. Brewery by-products, including...
Cereal processing generates around 12.9% of all food waste globally. Wheat bran, wheat germ, rice bran, rice germ, corn germ, corn bran, barley bran, and brewery spent grain are just a few examples of wastes that may be exploited to recover bioactive...
This study presents the results of the biomass pyrolysis process focusing on biochar production and its potential energetic (as solid fuel) and material (as adsorbent) applications. Three kinds of biomass waste were investigated: wheat straw, spent c...
Three types of solid waste are produced during beer fermentation: spent grain, hot trub, and residual yeast. While the first is used as livestock feed, the seconds has not yet found any real reapplication in the field of circular economy. The aim of...
Overall, combating food waste necessitates a multifaceted approach that includes education, infrastructure, and policy change. By working together to implement these strategies, we can help reduce the negative impacts of food waste and create a more...
The brewing sector is a significant part of the global food industry. Breweries produce large quantities of wastes, including wastewater and brewer’s spent grains. Currently, upcycling of food industry by-products is one of the principles of th...
Agricultural and industrial residues are increasingly recognized as valuable resources for sustainable innovation, offering significant potential for biotechnological applications. By integrating waste valorization into production systems, this appro...
The worrying and constant increase in the quantities of food and beverage industry by-products and wastes is one of the main factors contributing to global environmental pollution. Since this is a direct consequence of continuous population growth, i...
Although the market recently shifted toward low- or non-alcoholic drinks, the beer sector is an important branch of industry in Europe. It stimulates local economies and communities, thereby justifying the need for its development. Both economic and...
Larvae of Hermetia illucens are a valuable source of protein for animal feed that can be produced by exposing animal and agro-industrial wastes to naturally occurring flies. The objective of this study was to improve techniques for obtaining H. illuc...
Large quantities of brewer’s spent grains are not fully utilized even as cattle feed. These feedstocks can be used to produce highly functional biomaterials, carbonaceous materials, and additives. In this investigation, four major fractions wer...
Due to fossil fuel depletion and the rapid growth of industry, it is critical to develop environmentally friendly and long-term alternative energy technologies. Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are a powerful platform for extracting energy from various so...
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