Research Paper by Ethiopian Members of SATREPS-EARTH Project Published in “Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery”
The research paper co-authored by Dr. Nigus Gabbiye, an associate professor at Bahir Dar University (BDU), along with other researchers from BDU and Soka University (SU), was published in the journal “Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery.”* The paper is titled “Treatment of water hyacinth juice in an upflow anaerobic sludge blanket reactor with biofilm carriers.”
This study investigated the effects of biofilm carriers derived from coffee husk on anaerobic digestion (AD) of water hyacinth juice (WHJ) to address its recalcitrant lignin content which hinders its effective utilization as a substrate for AD. This study presents a sustainable approach to enhancing the anaerobic digestion of WHJ, addressing the environmental challenges posed by water hyacinth proliferation while also contributing to renewable energy production.
This study was conducted within the framework of the SATREPS-EARTH Project.
Authors: Asefash Getachew (Mattu University), Nigus Gabbiye (BDU), Surafel Argahegn (BDU), Gemechu Kasseye (BDU), Eshetu Getahun (BDU), Hailemariam Zewudu (BDU), Zenamarkos Bantie (BDU), Solomon Addisu (BDU), Pranshu Bhatia (SU), Masaaki Fujiwara (SU), Shin-ichi Akizuki (SU), Shinjiro Sato (SU)
* “Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery” is an academic journal which covers research on biomass conversion and biorefinery processes.