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🌱 Turning Wastewater into Revenue Streams: Leveraging COD for Sustainable Gains ⚡ In wastewater management, Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) is often viewed as a hurdle - a metric indicating the level of organic pollutants needing treatment. However, by reimagining COD not just as a compliance metric but as a resource, we open doors to innovative solutions. Dark Fermentation (DF) and Microbial Electrolysis (MEC) are two cutting-edge processes that utilize the organic content indicated by COD to produce hydrogen gas and other valuable byproducts. This not only helps in reducing pollution levels but also transforms wastewater treatment into a profit-generating operation. By adopting these technologies, industries can: - Reduce Treatment Costs: Lower COD levels efficiently. - Generate Revenue: Produce and sell biofuels like hydrogen. - Achieve Sustainability Goals: Align with environmental regulations and corporate responsibility. It's time to shift perspectives—viewing wastewater not as a liability, but as an opportunity for innovation and profit. 🌍💧 #ISESLab #UFMT #Hydrogen #Sustainability #WastewaterManagement #COD #RenewableEnergy #CircularEconomy #Biotechnology

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