Hydrogen Production
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This technology converts food waste into clean biohydrogen through a co-culture of microalgae and activated sludge bacteria. In this closed-loop system, algae photosynthesise oxygen while bacteria consume it, creating the low-oxygen environment needed for efficient hydrogenase activity. Operating in photobioreactors, the system produces up to 1,600 mL/L of hydrogen, recovers 80–95% of nutrients, and sequesters CO₂. It also yields biofertiliser and reduces treatment costs, offering a scalable route to the circular bioeconomy and energy-efficient waste management
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Abdelsalam Zidan
United Arab Emirates University
I hold a bachelor’s degree in civil and environmental engineering and a master’s degree in environmental engineering, where my research focused on treating high-organic waste and converting it into biogas through anaerobic processes. My interests include microbial hydrogen production, wastewater treatment, and the use of algal–bacterial consortia for sustainable energy recovery. With experience in photobioreactor operation, nutrient removal, and biofuel production, I aim to develop innovative, eco-efficient technologies that integrate renewable energy generation with environmental protection and resource recovery, contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable future.
Felix Amaning
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