ITU En3Lab Research Group

An environmental engineering research group at Istanbul Technical University #Energy #Engineering #Environment #membrane #AD #AGS #HRAS [email protected]

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Our research group contributed to a research article published in Chemical Engineering Journal. We presented an energy-efficient electro-Fenton system integrating a biomimetic FeN5 single-atom nanozyme with functionalized CNTs—achieving >95% pollutant removal in just 1 hour.

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Lab coats on, spooky mode activated! 🎃🥼

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Our latest review published in Bioresource Technology! We explored Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) for lignocellulosic biomass pretreatment—mapping reactive species, attack sites, byproduct impacts, and process optimization strategies.

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A new article from our research group is now published in Separation and Purification Technology. By integrating microbial mechanisms with engineering performance, compares biofilm technologies and highlights their potential for enhanced biomethane production and upgrading.

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Today, we had 67. En3Lab Scientific Meeting Shayan Shitreh made an informative presentation on “From Istanbul to Delft and Beyond: An Erasmus+ Journey Through AnMBR Research with Conductive Nanomaterials, European Travel, and Cultural Discovery”. Thank you for great presentation.

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Prof. Mustafa Evren Erşahin from our research group participated in the 11th Urban Studies Congress, held on 12–14 October 2026 at TOBB University of Economics and Technology. We thank the Institute of Urban Studies, Esenler City Thinking Center and the congress organizers.

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Guess the number: Lab edition 🧪 Let’s see how good researchers really are at guessing.

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New paper co-authored by members of our research group is out in the Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management! Based on post-2023 earthquake fieldwork in Malatya, the study assesses unit-area debris values to guide future disaster and waste management.

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We were at BBG Night!As the EN3LAB, we had the opportunity to come together around science, research, and innovative ideas at BBG Night. It was a great event filled with new connections, and exchange of ideas. Many thanks to everyone who contributed to making this event possible!

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Today we had 66. En3Lab Scientific Meeting Muhammed Nimet HAMİDİ made an informative presentation on “Treatment of Rainwater-Greywater Mixtures Using UF and MF Membranes: Treatment Efficiency and Membrane Behaviour”. We would like to thank him for the great presentation.

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New research published in Algal Research. The study explored Spirulina platensis cultivation using ion exchange-pretreated human urine and compared PVDF and PES membranes for biomass harvesting. Findings highlight their potential for sustainable algal biomass production.

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POV: Your lab partner is GenZ ✨👩‍🔬

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New paper published in Separation and Purification Technology. The study investigated the harvesting of microalgal biomass cultivated using anaerobic membrane bioreactor permeate, comparing polyvinylidene fluoride and polyethersulfone ultrafiltration membranes.

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POV: You’re just trying to survive your PhD and someone has a question. 🥲🎓

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New paper published in Process Safety and Environmental Protection. The study investigated the valorization of source-separated human urine as a nutrient medium for microalgal cultivation, using ion exchange to reduce ammonium without relying on freshwater-based dilution.

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Somewhere between “I’ve got this” and “what just happened?” 🧪 Just another day in the lab ✨🔬

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A research article was recently published in Bioresource Technology, investigating the co-digestion of sewage sludge and food waste in an AnMBR. The findings demonstrate enhanced methane recovery, reduced operational costs in WWTPs, and implications for effluent quality.

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Today, Mustafa GÜL, Abdullah ÇATALTAŞ and Serkan ANACAK (SÜTAŞ), along with Ahmet MUSLUOĞLU (Hochreiter Biogas), visited our laboratories. We discusseddairy wastewater research, potential collaborations, and futurestudies. We would like to thank them for their kind visit.

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Today, Assist. Prof. Aytaç Perihan AKAN from HacettepeUniversity visited our laboratories. We had the opportunity todiscuss potential research collaborations and future directions. We would like to thank her for her kind visit and the valuable discussions.

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From our research group Reza FARAJI DIZAJI successfully defended his MSc Thesis on “The Effect of Water Treatment Plant Sludge Addition to the Performance of A Pilot-Scale High-Rate Activated Sludge System". Congratulations on his great achievement, and best wishes to his future.