Integrated Phosphorus and Extracellular Polymeric Substances Recovery from Aerobic Granular Sludge

Abstract

Our current resource consumption practices are unsustainable due to our linear approach, which rapidly depletes resources as populations grow and demands increase. To address this issue, we are transitioning towards circular practices aimed at prolonging the use of products, ma-terials, and resources, thereby minimizing waste. This shift is critical for ensuring a sustainable and secure future for the next generations. Consider wastewater as an example: it's not merely dirty water that needs disposal; rather, it represents a concentrated source of valuable resources such as energy, reusable water, and essential nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus. By embracing these concentrated streams, we have the opportunity to transform wastewater treatment plants into re-source recovery facilities. Here, we can efficiently extract and reuse these precious materials, thus maximizing their value and minimizing environmental impact...