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Scientific publications
2026Journal articleSustainability

The Sustainability of Biomass Systems in Ghana: A Review of Resources, Governance, and Circular Bioeconomy Opportunities

Zipporah Asiedu, Alberto Bezama, Nana Y. Asiedu, Michael Nelles

A review of biomass resources, governance conditions, and circular bioeconomy opportunities in Ghana.

DOI: 10.3390/su18105115View publication
2022Review articleEnvironmental Science and Pollution Research

A review of the cost and effectiveness of solutions to address plastic pollution

Josiane Nikiema, Zipporah Asiedu

A review of technology and policy options for addressing plastic and microplastic pollution from source to sea.

DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-18038-5View publication
2022Journal articleJournal of Environmental Management

The contribution of tipping fees to the operation, maintenance, and management of fecal sludge treatment plants: The case of Ghana

Rebecca Tanoh, Josiane Nikiema, Zipporah Asiedu, Nilanthi Jayathilake, Olufunke Cofie

A Ghana-focused study on the role of tipping fees in sustaining fecal sludge treatment plant operations.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.114125View publication
2019Journal articleWaste Management

Anaerobic digestion and the effect of hydrothermal pretreatment on the biogas yield of cocoa pods residues

Edward Antwi, Nils Engler, Michael Nelles, Andrea Schuch

A study on valorising cocoa pod residues through anaerobic digestion and hydrothermal pretreatment.

DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2019.03.034View publication

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