Berah Aurelie N’guessan
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Berah Aurelie N’guessan has a total of 8 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Emmanuel Mawuli Koku Nutakor
Department of Chemical Engineering, Kumasi Technical University, Kumasi P.O. Box 854, Ghana
1 shared publication - Herbert Fiifi Ansah
Department of Chemical Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, PMB, Kumasi, Ghana
1 shared publication - James Darmey
Department of Waste and Resource Management, University of Rostock, 18059 Rostock, Germany
1 shared publication - Julius Cudjoe Ahiekpor
Department of Chemical Engineering, Kumasi Technical University, Kumasi P.O. Box 854, Ghana
1 shared publication - Osei-Wusu Achaw
Department of Chemical Engineering, Kumasi Technical University, Kumasi P.O. Box 854, Ghana
1 shared publication - Satyanarayana Narra
Department of Waste and Resource Management, University of Rostock, 18059 Rostock, Germany
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
A Review of Pretreatment Strategies for Anaerobic Digestion: Unlocking the Biogas Generation Potential of Wastes in Ghana
Anaerobic digestion (AD) is a sustainable method of treating organic waste to generate methane-rich biogas. However, the complex lignocellulosic nature of organic waste in most cases limits its biodegradability and methane potential. This review evaluates pretreatment technology to optimize AD performance, particularly in developing countries like Ghana, where organic waste remains underutilized. A narrative synthesis of the literature between 2010 and 2024 was conducted through ScienceDirect and Scopus, categorizing pretreatment types as mechanical, thermal, chemical, biological, enzymatic, and hybrid. A bibliometric examination using VOSviewer also demonstrated global trends in research and co-authorship networks. Mechanical and thermal pretreatments increased biogas production by rendering the substrate more available, while chemical treatment degraded lignin and hemicellulose, sometimes more than 100% in methane yield. Biological and enzymatic pretreatments were energy-consuming and effective, with certain enzymatic blends achieving 485% methane yield increases. The study highlights the synergistic benefits of hybrid approaches and growing global interest, as revealed by bibliometric analysis; hence, the need to explore their potential in Ghana. In Ghana, this study concludes that low-cost, biologically driven pretreatments are practical pathways for advancing anaerobic digestion systems toward sustainable waste management and energy goals, despite infrastructure and policy challenges.
Open AccessA Review of Pretreatment Strategies for Anaerobic Digestion: Unlocking the Biogas Generation Potential of Wastes in Ghana
Anaerobic digestion (AD) is a sustainable method of treating organic waste to generate methane-rich biogas. However, the complex lignocellulosic nature of organic waste in most cases limits its biodegradability and methane potential. This review evaluates pretreatment technology to optimize AD performance, particularly in developing countries like Ghana, where organic waste remains underutilized. A narrative synthesis of the literature between 2010 and 2024 was conducted through ScienceDirect and Scopus, categorizing pretreatment types as mechanical, thermal, chemical, biological, enzymatic, and hybrid. A bibliometric examination using VOSviewer also demonstrated global trends in research and co-authorship networks. Mechanical and thermal pretreatments increased biogas production by rendering the substrate more available, while chemical treatment degraded lignin and hemicellulose, sometimes more than 100% in methane yield. Biological and enzymatic pretreatments were energy-consuming and effective, with certain enzymatic blends achieving 485% methane yield increases. The study highlights the synergistic benefits of hybrid approaches and growing global interest, as revealed by bibliometric analysis; hence, the need to explore their potential in Ghana. In Ghana, this study concludes that low-cost, biologically driven pretreatments are practical pathways for advancing anaerobic digestion systems toward sustainable waste management and energy goals, despite infrastructure and policy challenges.