Open AccessMicrobial biotechnology and circular economy in wastewater treatment
Author(s) -
Nielsen Per Halkjær
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
microbial biotechnology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.287
H-Index - 74
ISSN - 1751-7915
DOI - 10.1111/1751-7915.12821
Subject(s) - circular economy , microbiology and biotechnology , biochemical engineering , production (economics) , sewage treatment , bioenergy , wastewater , population , environmental biotechnology , process (computing) , resource (disambiguation) , business , environmental science , microbial ecology , biology , engineering , waste management , ecology , biofuel , computer science , economics , bacteria , sociology , computer network , genetics , demography , macroeconomics , operating system
Summary 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.