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. 2017 Sep;10(5):1102-1105.
doi: 10.1111/1751-7915.12821. Epub 2017 Aug 22.

Microbial biotechnology and circular economy in wastewater treatment

Per Halkjaer Nielsen  1
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Microbial biotechnology and circular economy in wastewater treatment

Per Halkjaer Nielsen. Microb Biotechnol. 2017 Sep.

Abstract

Microbial biotechnology is essential for the development of circular economy in wastewater treatment by integrating energy production and resource recovery into the production of clean water. A comprehensive knowledge about identity, physiology, ecology, and population dynamics of process-critical microorganisms will improve process stability, reduce CO2 footprints, optimize recovery and bioenergy production, and help finding new approaches and solutions. Examples of research needs and perspectives are provided, demonstrating the great importance of microbial biotechnology.

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The biorefinery concept in Billund, Denmark. The conventional wastewater treatment plant has been remodelled to carry out the processes indicated, and many other wastewater treatment plants are following with various modifications. See more at http://www.billundbiorefinery.dk/en/.
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