Pilot-Scale Valorization of Food Waste Using Eucalyptus grandis-Derived Biochar: Functional Roles in pH Modulation, Volatile Fatty Acid Dynamics, and Microbial Network Transitions

This plot study addresses gaps in circular bio-economy research by leveraging locally sourced biochar (from Eucalyptus grandis) to enhance food waste valorization through pilot-scale anaerobic co-digestion. The study's focus on liquid-phase outcomes (pH, VFAs, nutrient recovery) and microbial community dynamics fills a gap in existing literature, which often prioritizes biogas production alone.