G. Mockaitis

Mixotrophic microalgal mixed cultures for cheese whey valorization

This study explores using acetate from cheese whey fermentation to support microalgal growth in mixotrophic conditions, showing acetate's effectiveness as a carbon source and the benefits of coupling fermentation with microalgae cultivation.

Thermal and alkaline pre-treatments of inoculum halt methanogenesis and enables cheese whey valorization by batch acidogenic fermentation

The paper shows that thermal and alkaline pre-treatments of inoculum in batch acidogenic fermentation of cheese whey increase volatile fatty acid production while inhibiting methanogenesis.

Fe3O4 nanoparticles to optimize the co-digestion of vinasse, filter cake, and deacetylation liquor: operational aspects and microbiological routes

This paper optimizes co-digestion of sugarcane residues with Fe3O4 nanoparticles, enhancing biogas production and microbial stability in anaerobic digestion.

Microbial Communities Performing Hydrogen Solventogenic Metabolism of Volatile Fatty Acids

This study compares four pretreatments for anaerobic alcohol production from volatile fatty acids, finding that acidic-thermal pretreatment yields the highest butanol production.

Lactic Acid Production by Clostridium acetobutylicum and Clostridium beijerinckii Under Anaerobic Conditions Using a Complex Substrate

This study compares lactic acid production by two Clostridium species under anaerobic conditions using a complex substrate at different substrate concentrations.

Acidogenic Fermentation of Sugarcane Vinasse and Glucose Using Two Different Anaerobic Digestion Inocula

This study compares acidogenic fermentation of synthetic vinasse and glucose by two Clostridium species, focusing on short chain organic acid production and ethanol yield.

Effect of Initial pH and Organic Matter Concentration on Production of Volatile Organic Acids Through Acidogenesis of Sugarcane Vinasse

This study investigates the effects of initial pH and COD on volatile organic acid production from synthetic sugarcane vinasse during acidogenesis, finding lactic acid as the dominant product.

Use of lignocellulosic residue from second-generation ethanol production to enhance methane production through co-digestion

This study evaluates methane production from sugarcane biorefinery residues through co-digestion, finding that combining vinasse and deacetylation liquor increases methane yield by 38%.