Erik Meers

Coupling hydrothermal carbonization and anaerobic digestion for cooking plantain peel valorization: enhanced methane production and soil carbon dynamics

The valorization of cooking plantain ( Musa paradisiaca ) peel biomass (MPB) remains underexplored despite its abundance and nutrient-rich composition. This study evaluated an integrated hydrothermal carbonization (HTC)–anaerobic digestion (AD) approach for MPB valorization, targ...

Advancing nutrient circularity in agriculture: Critical perspectives on recycling-derived bio-based fertilisers, production, and adoption challenges

Recycling-derived bio-based fertilisers (RD-BBFs) are an emerging sustainable solution for nutrient management in agriculture, addressing the pressing need to reduce reliance on mineral fertilisers sourced from finite resources. This paper reviews journal articles and EU legislat...