This study determined hydrogen production, volatile fatty acids (VFAs) generation and cellulose solubilisation from anaerobic dark fermentation of wheat stalk and showed the effect of different mixed microflora. The cumulative hydrogen yields of anaerobic digested activated sludge (AS)-inoculated and anaerobic digested dairy manure (DM)-inoculated system were 23.3 and 37.0 mL/g VS at 204 h, res...

Affinity membranes have the potential to enhance specific adsorption of toxins, however, they suffer from insufficient hemocompatibility and low therapeutic efficiency during blood detoxification therapy. Herein, we combine an affinity membrane with a bioreactor develop purification cell functions. To fabricate membrane, polyethersulfone (iPES) macroporous support layer was prepared by phase in...

Phytophthora ramorum is a pathogen of regulatory concern in North America and Europe. In 2004, potentially infected plants were shipped from large, wholesale nurseries on the West Coast (California, Oregon, and Washington) throughout the U.S. This prompted a nationwide survey effort and the adoption of a federal order requiring mandatory inspection and testing of all West Coast nurseries shippi...