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
Team
Dr. Ashraf Aly Hassan
Felix Amaning
Abdelsalam Zidan
Abdelsalam Zidan is a graduate researcher at the College of Engineering, United Arab Emirates University, working under the supervision of Dr. Ashraf Aly Hassan at the Water Lab. His research focuses on sustainable energy and environmental biotechnology, with particular interest in biological hydrogen production and waste valorization. He has experience in microbial cultivation, molecular techniques, and process optimization for renewable energy applications. Abdelsalam aims to contribute to innovative solutions that integrate renewable energy with environmental sustainability.
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