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Surendra K C

PhD in Molecular Biosciences and Bioengineering
University of Hawaii, 2017

Research Assistant Professor
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

(852) 2358 7152
surendra@ust.hk
Room 3599
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ORCID

0000-0002-8068-4048

ResearcherID

ACS-3069-2022

Scopus ID

54682303700

Research Interest Publications

Research Interest

Anaerobic digestion
Nanobubble technology
Aquaponics / bioponics
Resource recovery from organic wastes
Insect-based biorefinery
Macroalgae

Publications

All Years 34 2026 1 2025 3 2024 2 2023 4 2022 5 2021 1 2020 18

2026 1

Anaerobic co-digestion as a strategy for treating coffee Pulp: Insights into process performance

Bioresource Technology, v. 442, p. 1-6, article number 133650
Karki, Renisha; Surendra, K. C.; Skerlos, Steven; Raskin, Lutgarde; Khanal, Samir Kumar
Article

2025 3

Enhancing Digestate-Based Bioponics through Ceramsite Addition with and without Biochar: Effects on Water Quality, Nutrient Recovery, Heavy Metal Removal, and Microbial Community Composition

ACS ES and T Engineering
Wongkiew, Sumeth; Amnuaychaichana, Suchana; Srithadindang, Kavisara; Paisuwan, Waroton; Ajavakom, Anawat; Polprasert, Chongrak; Noophan, Pongsak Lek; Supakata, Nuta; Koottatep, Thammarat; K C, Surendra; Khanal, Samir Kumar
Article

In-situ intermittent micro-aeration in food waste and sewage sludge anaerobic co-digestion: Performance, stability, and microbial dynamics

Bioresource Technology, v. 427, article number 132398
Chuenchart, Wachiranon; Sawaya, Christelle; K C, Surendra; Smith, Adam L.; Khanal, Samir Kumar
Article

Recent Advances in Aquaponic Systems: A Critical Review

Reviews in Aquaculture, v. 17, (3), article number e70029
Lopchan Lama, Shreeja; Marcelino, Kyle Rafael; Wongkiew, Sumeth; K C, Surendra; Hu, Zhen; Lee, Jae Woo; Khanal, Samir Kumar
Article

2024 2

Bioponic systems with biochar: Insights into nutrient recovery, heavy metal reduction, and microbial interactions in digestate-based bioponics

Waste Management, v. 178, p. 267-279
Wongkiew, Sumeth; Aksorn, Satja; Amnuaychaichana, Suchana; Polprasert, Chongrak; Noophan, Pongsak Lek; Kanokkantapong, Vorapot; Koottatep, Thammarat; K C, Surendra; Khanal, Samir Kumar
Article

Understanding Anaerobic Co-digestion of Organic Wastes through Meta-Analysis

ACS ES and T Engineering, v. 4, (5), p. 1177-1192
Chuenchart, Wachiranon; K C, Surendra; Khanal, Samir Kumar
Article

2023 4

Effects of Straw Biochar on Heavy Metal Cu in Soil Under Different Conditions

Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, v. 54, (2), p. 203-217
Guo, Yiping; Tao, Xiangkai; Zhu, Weiyong; Ji, Yapeng; K C, Surendra; Khanal, Samir Kumar; Liu, Bingtao; Li, Guoting
Article

Effects of vermicompost leachate on nitrogen, phosphorus, and microbiome in a food waste bioponic system

Journal of Environmental Management, v. 339, article number 117860
Wongkiew, Sumeth; Polprasert, Chongrak; Noophan, Pongsak (Lek); Koottatep, Thammarat; Kanokkantapong, Vorapot; K C, Surendra; Khanal, Samir Kumar
Article

Micronanobubble Aeration Enhances Plant Yield and Nitrification in Aquaponic Systems

ACS ES and T Engineering, v. 3, (11), p. 2081-2096
Marcelino, Kyle Rafael; Wongkiew, Sumeth; Shitanaka, Ty; Surendra, K. C.; Song, Bongkeun; Khanal, Samir Kumar
Article

Nanobubble technology applications in environmental and agricultural systems: Opportunities and challenges

Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology, v. 53, (14), p. 1378-1403
Marcelino, Kyle Rafael; Ling, Li; Wongkiew, Sumeth; Nhan, Hua Thai; K C, Surendra; Shitanaka, Ty; Lu, Hui; Khanal, Samir Kumar
Article

2022 5

Anaerobic co-digestion of various organic wastes: Kinetic modeling and synergistic impact evaluation

Bioresource Technology, v. 343, article number 126063
Karki, Renisha; Chuenchart, Wachiranon; K C, Surendra; Sung, Shihwu; Raskin, Lutgarde; Khanal, Samir Kumar
Article

Anaerobic membrane bioreactors for pharmaceutical-laden wastewater treatment: A critical review

Bioresource Technology, v. 361, article number 127667
Oberoi, Akashdeep Singh; K C, Surendra; Wu, Di; Lu, Hui; Wong, Jonathan W.C.; Kumar Khanal, Samir
Article

Application of machine learning in anaerobic digestion: Perspectives and challenges

Bioresource Technology, v. 345, article number 126433
Andrade Cruz, Ianny; Chuenchart, Wachiranon; Long, Fei; K C, Surendra; Renata Santos Andrade, Larissa; Bilal, Muhammad; Liu, Hong; Tavares Figueiredo, Renan; Khanal, Samir Kumar; Fernando Romanholo Ferreira, Luiz
Article

Chicken manure-based bioponics: Effects of acetic acid supplementation on nitrogen and phosphorus recoveries and microbial communities

Waste Management, v. 137, p. 264-274
Wongkiew, Sumeth; Polprasert, Chongrak; Koottatep, Thammarat; Limpiyakorn, Tawan; K C, Surendra; Khanal, Samir Kumar
Article

Role of interspecies electron transfer stimulation in enhancing anaerobic digestion under ammonia stress: Mechanisms, advances, and perspectives

Bioresource Technology, v. 360, article number 127558
Xu, Jun; Kumar Khanal, Samir; Kang, Yurui; Zhu, Jiaxin; Huang, Xia; Zong, Yang; Pang, Weihai; K C, Surendra; Xie, Li
Article

2021 1

Anaerobic co-digestion: Current status and perspectives

Bioresource Technology, v. 330, article number 125001
Karki, Renisha; Chuenchart, Wachiranon; K C, Surendra; Shrestha, Shilva; Raskin, Lutgarde; Sung, Shihwu; Hashimoto, Andrew; Kumar Khanal, Samir
Article

2020 3

Alleviating sulfide toxicity using biochar during anaerobic treatment of sulfate-laden wastewater

Bioresource Technology, v. 301, article number 122711
Oliveira, Fernanda R.; K C, Surendra; Jaisi, Deb P.; Lu, Hui; Unal-Tosun, Gulcin; Sung, Shihwu; Khanal, Samir Kumar
Article

Hot water pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass: Modeling the effects of temperature, enzyme and biomass loadings on sugar yield

Bioresource Technology, v. 300, article number 122593
Wells, Jon M.; Drielak, Edward; K C, Surendra; Kumar Khanal, Samir
Article

Rethinking organic wastes bioconversion: Evaluating the potential of the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens (L.)) (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) (BSF)

Waste Management, v. 117, p. 58-80
K C, Surendra; Tomberlin, Jeffery K.; van Huis, Arnold; Cammack, Jonathan A.; Heckmann, Lars Henrik L.; Khanal, Samir Kumar
Article

2019 3

Anaerobic digestion of hydrothermally-pretreated lignocellulosic biomass: Influence of pretreatment temperatures, inhibitors and soluble organics on methane yield

Bioresource Technology, v. 284, p. 128-138
Phuttaro, Chettaphong; Sawatdeenarunat, Chayanon; K C, Surendra; Boonsawang, Piyarat; Chaiprapat, Sumate; Khanal, Samir Kumar
Article

Embracing AgTech for Food Security and Beyond

Industrial Biotechnology
K C, Surendra; Kuehnle, Adelheid
Article

Biogas production by anaerobic digestion: Status and perspectives

Biomass, Biofuels, Biochemicals / Elsevier, 2019, p. 763-778
Nguyen, Duc; Nitayavardhana, Saoharit; Sawatdeenarunat, Chayanon; K C, Surendra; Khanal, Samir Kumar
Book chapter

2018 3

Anaerobic digestion of high-yielding tropical energy crops for biomethane production: Effects of crop types, locations and plant parts

Bioresource Technology, v. 262, p. 194-202
K C, Surendra; Ogoshi, Richard; Reinhardt-Hanisch, Annett; Oechsner, Hans; Zaleski, Halina M.; Hashimoto, Andrew G.; Khanal, Samir Kumar
Article

High yielding tropical energy crops for bioenergy production: Effects of plant components, harvest years and locations on biomass composition

Bioresource Technology, v. 251, p. 218-229
K C, Surendra; Ogoshi, Richard; Zaleski, Halina M.; Hashimoto, Andrew G.; Khanal, Samir Kumar
Article

Insect-based biorefinery for bioenergy and bio-based products

Waste Biorefinery / Elsevier, 2018, p. 657-669
Rajendran, Karthik; K C, Surendra; Tomberlin, Jeffery K.; Khanal, Samir K.
Book chapter

2016 2

Anaerobic biorefinery: Current status, challenges, and opportunities

Bioresource Technology, v. 215, p. 304-313
Sawatdeenarunat, Chayanon; Nguyen, Duc; K C, Surendra; Shrestha, Shilva; Rajendran, Karthik; Oechsner, Hans; Xie, Li; Khanal, Samir Kumar
Article

Bioconversion of organic wastes into biodiesel and animal feed via insect farming

Renewable Energy, v. 98, p. 197-202
K C, Surendra; Olivier, Robert; Tomberlin, Jeffery K.; Jha, Rajesh; Khanal, Samir Kumar
Article

2015 3

Anaerobic digestion of lignocellulosic biomass: Challenges and opportunities

Bioresource Technology, v. 178, p. 178-186
Sawatdeenarunat, Chayanon; K C, Surendra; Takara, Devin; Oechsner, Hans; Khanal, Samir Kumar
Article

Anaerobic digestion-based biorefinery for bioenergy and biobased products

Industrial Biotechnology, v. 11, (2), p. 103-112
K C, Surendra; Sawatdeenarunat, Chayanon; Shrestha, Shilva; Sung, Shihwu; Khanal, Samir Kumar
Article

Effects of crop maturity and size reduction on digestibility and methane yield of dedicated energy crop

Bioresource Technology, v. 178, p. 187-193
K C, Surendra; Khanal, Samir Kumar
Article

2014 1

Biogas as a sustainable energy source for developing countries: Opportunities and challenges

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, v. 31, p. 846-859
K C, Surendra; Takara, Devin; Hashimoto, Andrew G.; Khanal, Samir Kumar
Article

2013 1

Household anaerobic digester for bioenergy production in developing countries: Opportunities and challenges

Environmental Technology (United Kingdom), v. 34, (13-14), p. 1671-1689
K C, Surendra; Takara, Devin; Jasinski, Jonas; Kumar Khanal, Samir
Article

2012 1

Sustainable bioenergy from biofuel-derived residues

Water Environment Research, v. 84, (10), p. 1568-1585
Takara, Devin; Nitayavardhana, Saoharit; Munasinghe, Pradeep; K C, Surendra; Khanal, Samir Kumar
Article

2011 1

Current status of renewable energy in Nepal: Opportunities and challenges

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, v. 15, (8), p. 4107-4117
K C, Surendra; Khanal, Samir Kumar; Shrestha, Prachand; Lamsal, Buddhi
Article

Article 1

Anaerobic co-digestion as a strategy for treating coffee Pulp: Insights into process performance

Bioresource Technology, v. 442, p. 1-6, article number 133650
Karki, Renisha; Surendra, K. C.; Skerlos, Steven; Raskin, Lutgarde; Khanal, Samir Kumar

Article 3

Enhancing Digestate-Based Bioponics through Ceramsite Addition with and without Biochar: Effects on Water Quality, Nutrient Recovery, Heavy Metal Removal, and Microbial Community Composition

ACS ES and T Engineering
Wongkiew, Sumeth; Amnuaychaichana, Suchana; Srithadindang, Kavisara; Paisuwan, Waroton; Ajavakom, Anawat; Polprasert, Chongrak; Noophan, Pongsak Lek; Supakata, Nuta; Koottatep, Thammarat; K C, Surendra; Khanal, Samir Kumar

In-situ intermittent micro-aeration in food waste and sewage sludge anaerobic co-digestion: Performance, stability, and microbial dynamics

Bioresource Technology, v. 427, article number 132398
Chuenchart, Wachiranon; Sawaya, Christelle; K C, Surendra; Smith, Adam L.; Khanal, Samir Kumar

Recent Advances in Aquaponic Systems: A Critical Review

Reviews in Aquaculture, v. 17, (3), article number e70029
Lopchan Lama, Shreeja; Marcelino, Kyle Rafael; Wongkiew, Sumeth; K C, Surendra; Hu, Zhen; Lee, Jae Woo; Khanal, Samir Kumar

Article 2

Bioponic systems with biochar: Insights into nutrient recovery, heavy metal reduction, and microbial interactions in digestate-based bioponics

Waste Management, v. 178, p. 267-279
Wongkiew, Sumeth; Aksorn, Satja; Amnuaychaichana, Suchana; Polprasert, Chongrak; Noophan, Pongsak Lek; Kanokkantapong, Vorapot; Koottatep, Thammarat; K C, Surendra; Khanal, Samir Kumar

Understanding Anaerobic Co-digestion of Organic Wastes through Meta-Analysis

ACS ES and T Engineering, v. 4, (5), p. 1177-1192
Chuenchart, Wachiranon; K C, Surendra; Khanal, Samir Kumar

Article 4

Effects of Straw Biochar on Heavy Metal Cu in Soil Under Different Conditions

Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, v. 54, (2), p. 203-217
Guo, Yiping; Tao, Xiangkai; Zhu, Weiyong; Ji, Yapeng; K C, Surendra; Khanal, Samir Kumar; Liu, Bingtao; Li, Guoting

Effects of vermicompost leachate on nitrogen, phosphorus, and microbiome in a food waste bioponic system

Journal of Environmental Management, v. 339, article number 117860
Wongkiew, Sumeth; Polprasert, Chongrak; Noophan, Pongsak (Lek); Koottatep, Thammarat; Kanokkantapong, Vorapot; K C, Surendra; Khanal, Samir Kumar

Micronanobubble Aeration Enhances Plant Yield and Nitrification in Aquaponic Systems

ACS ES and T Engineering, v. 3, (11), p. 2081-2096
Marcelino, Kyle Rafael; Wongkiew, Sumeth; Shitanaka, Ty; Surendra, K. C.; Song, Bongkeun; Khanal, Samir Kumar

Nanobubble technology applications in environmental and agricultural systems: Opportunities and challenges

Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology, v. 53, (14), p. 1378-1403
Marcelino, Kyle Rafael; Ling, Li; Wongkiew, Sumeth; Nhan, Hua Thai; K C, Surendra; Shitanaka, Ty; Lu, Hui; Khanal, Samir Kumar

Article 5

Anaerobic co-digestion of various organic wastes: Kinetic modeling and synergistic impact evaluation

Bioresource Technology, v. 343, article number 126063
Karki, Renisha; Chuenchart, Wachiranon; K C, Surendra; Sung, Shihwu; Raskin, Lutgarde; Khanal, Samir Kumar

Anaerobic membrane bioreactors for pharmaceutical-laden wastewater treatment: A critical review

Bioresource Technology, v. 361, article number 127667
Oberoi, Akashdeep Singh; K C, Surendra; Wu, Di; Lu, Hui; Wong, Jonathan W.C.; Kumar Khanal, Samir

Application of machine learning in anaerobic digestion: Perspectives and challenges

Bioresource Technology, v. 345, article number 126433
Andrade Cruz, Ianny; Chuenchart, Wachiranon; Long, Fei; K C, Surendra; Renata Santos Andrade, Larissa; Bilal, Muhammad; Liu, Hong; Tavares Figueiredo, Renan; Khanal, Samir Kumar; Fernando Romanholo Ferreira, Luiz

Chicken manure-based bioponics: Effects of acetic acid supplementation on nitrogen and phosphorus recoveries and microbial communities

Waste Management, v. 137, p. 264-274
Wongkiew, Sumeth; Polprasert, Chongrak; Koottatep, Thammarat; Limpiyakorn, Tawan; K C, Surendra; Khanal, Samir Kumar

Role of interspecies electron transfer stimulation in enhancing anaerobic digestion under ammonia stress: Mechanisms, advances, and perspectives

Bioresource Technology, v. 360, article number 127558
Xu, Jun; Kumar Khanal, Samir; Kang, Yurui; Zhu, Jiaxin; Huang, Xia; Zong, Yang; Pang, Weihai; K C, Surendra; Xie, Li

Article 1

Anaerobic co-digestion: Current status and perspectives

Bioresource Technology, v. 330, article number 125001
Karki, Renisha; Chuenchart, Wachiranon; K C, Surendra; Shrestha, Shilva; Raskin, Lutgarde; Sung, Shihwu; Hashimoto, Andrew; Kumar Khanal, Samir

Article 3

Alleviating sulfide toxicity using biochar during anaerobic treatment of sulfate-laden wastewater

Bioresource Technology, v. 301, article number 122711
Oliveira, Fernanda R.; K C, Surendra; Jaisi, Deb P.; Lu, Hui; Unal-Tosun, Gulcin; Sung, Shihwu; Khanal, Samir Kumar

Hot water pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass: Modeling the effects of temperature, enzyme and biomass loadings on sugar yield

Bioresource Technology, v. 300, article number 122593
Wells, Jon M.; Drielak, Edward; K C, Surendra; Kumar Khanal, Samir

Rethinking organic wastes bioconversion: Evaluating the potential of the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens (L.)) (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) (BSF)

Waste Management, v. 117, p. 58-80
K C, Surendra; Tomberlin, Jeffery K.; van Huis, Arnold; Cammack, Jonathan A.; Heckmann, Lars Henrik L.; Khanal, Samir Kumar

Article 2

Anaerobic digestion of hydrothermally-pretreated lignocellulosic biomass: Influence of pretreatment temperatures, inhibitors and soluble organics on methane yield

Bioresource Technology, v. 284, p. 128-138
Phuttaro, Chettaphong; Sawatdeenarunat, Chayanon; K C, Surendra; Boonsawang, Piyarat; Chaiprapat, Sumate; Khanal, Samir Kumar

Embracing AgTech for Food Security and Beyond

Industrial Biotechnology
K C, Surendra; Kuehnle, Adelheid

Book chapter 1

Biogas production by anaerobic digestion: Status and perspectives

Biomass, Biofuels, Biochemicals / Elsevier, 2019, p. 763-778
Nguyen, Duc; Nitayavardhana, Saoharit; Sawatdeenarunat, Chayanon; K C, Surendra; Khanal, Samir Kumar

Article 2

Anaerobic digestion of high-yielding tropical energy crops for biomethane production: Effects of crop types, locations and plant parts

Bioresource Technology, v. 262, p. 194-202
K C, Surendra; Ogoshi, Richard; Reinhardt-Hanisch, Annett; Oechsner, Hans; Zaleski, Halina M.; Hashimoto, Andrew G.; Khanal, Samir Kumar

High yielding tropical energy crops for bioenergy production: Effects of plant components, harvest years and locations on biomass composition

Bioresource Technology, v. 251, p. 218-229
K C, Surendra; Ogoshi, Richard; Zaleski, Halina M.; Hashimoto, Andrew G.; Khanal, Samir Kumar

Book chapter 1

Insect-based biorefinery for bioenergy and bio-based products

Waste Biorefinery / Elsevier, 2018, p. 657-669
Rajendran, Karthik; K C, Surendra; Tomberlin, Jeffery K.; Khanal, Samir K.

Article 2

Anaerobic biorefinery: Current status, challenges, and opportunities

Bioresource Technology, v. 215, p. 304-313
Sawatdeenarunat, Chayanon; Nguyen, Duc; K C, Surendra; Shrestha, Shilva; Rajendran, Karthik; Oechsner, Hans; Xie, Li; Khanal, Samir Kumar

Bioconversion of organic wastes into biodiesel and animal feed via insect farming

Renewable Energy, v. 98, p. 197-202
K C, Surendra; Olivier, Robert; Tomberlin, Jeffery K.; Jha, Rajesh; Khanal, Samir Kumar

Article 3

Anaerobic digestion of lignocellulosic biomass: Challenges and opportunities

Bioresource Technology, v. 178, p. 178-186
Sawatdeenarunat, Chayanon; K C, Surendra; Takara, Devin; Oechsner, Hans; Khanal, Samir Kumar

Anaerobic digestion-based biorefinery for bioenergy and biobased products

Industrial Biotechnology, v. 11, (2), p. 103-112
K C, Surendra; Sawatdeenarunat, Chayanon; Shrestha, Shilva; Sung, Shihwu; Khanal, Samir Kumar

Effects of crop maturity and size reduction on digestibility and methane yield of dedicated energy crop

Bioresource Technology, v. 178, p. 187-193
K C, Surendra; Khanal, Samir Kumar

Article 1

Biogas as a sustainable energy source for developing countries: Opportunities and challenges

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, v. 31, p. 846-859
K C, Surendra; Takara, Devin; Hashimoto, Andrew G.; Khanal, Samir Kumar

Article 1

Household anaerobic digester for bioenergy production in developing countries: Opportunities and challenges

Environmental Technology (United Kingdom), v. 34, (13-14), p. 1671-1689
K C, Surendra; Takara, Devin; Jasinski, Jonas; Kumar Khanal, Samir

Article 1

Sustainable bioenergy from biofuel-derived residues

Water Environment Research, v. 84, (10), p. 1568-1585
Takara, Devin; Nitayavardhana, Saoharit; Munasinghe, Pradeep; K C, Surendra; Khanal, Samir Kumar

Article 1

Current status of renewable energy in Nepal: Opportunities and challenges

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, v. 15, (8), p. 4107-4117
K C, Surendra; Khanal, Samir Kumar; Shrestha, Prachand; Lamsal, Buddhi

2020 3

Alleviating sulfide toxicity using biochar during anaerobic treatment of sulfate-laden wastewater

Bioresource Technology, v. 301, article number 122711
Oliveira, Fernanda R.; K C, Surendra; Jaisi, Deb P.; Lu, Hui; Unal-Tosun, Gulcin; Sung, Shihwu; Khanal, Samir Kumar
Article

Hot water pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass: Modeling the effects of temperature, enzyme and biomass loadings on sugar yield

Bioresource Technology, v. 300, article number 122593
Wells, Jon M.; Drielak, Edward; K C, Surendra; Kumar Khanal, Samir
Article

Rethinking organic wastes bioconversion: Evaluating the potential of the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens (L.)) (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) (BSF)

Waste Management, v. 117, p. 58-80
K C, Surendra; Tomberlin, Jeffery K.; van Huis, Arnold; Cammack, Jonathan A.; Heckmann, Lars Henrik L.; Khanal, Samir Kumar
Article

2019 3

Anaerobic digestion of hydrothermally-pretreated lignocellulosic biomass: Influence of pretreatment temperatures, inhibitors and soluble organics on methane yield

Bioresource Technology, v. 284, p. 128-138
Phuttaro, Chettaphong; Sawatdeenarunat, Chayanon; K C, Surendra; Boonsawang, Piyarat; Chaiprapat, Sumate; Khanal, Samir Kumar
Article

Embracing AgTech for Food Security and Beyond

Industrial Biotechnology
K C, Surendra; Kuehnle, Adelheid
Article

Biogas production by anaerobic digestion: Status and perspectives

Biomass, Biofuels, Biochemicals / Elsevier, 2019, p. 763-778
Nguyen, Duc; Nitayavardhana, Saoharit; Sawatdeenarunat, Chayanon; K C, Surendra; Khanal, Samir Kumar
Book chapter

2018 3

Anaerobic digestion of high-yielding tropical energy crops for biomethane production: Effects of crop types, locations and plant parts

Bioresource Technology, v. 262, p. 194-202
K C, Surendra; Ogoshi, Richard; Reinhardt-Hanisch, Annett; Oechsner, Hans; Zaleski, Halina M.; Hashimoto, Andrew G.; Khanal, Samir Kumar
Article

High yielding tropical energy crops for bioenergy production: Effects of plant components, harvest years and locations on biomass composition

Bioresource Technology, v. 251, p. 218-229
K C, Surendra; Ogoshi, Richard; Zaleski, Halina M.; Hashimoto, Andrew G.; Khanal, Samir Kumar
Article

Insect-based biorefinery for bioenergy and bio-based products

Waste Biorefinery / Elsevier, 2018, p. 657-669
Rajendran, Karthik; K C, Surendra; Tomberlin, Jeffery K.; Khanal, Samir K.
Book chapter

2016 2

Anaerobic biorefinery: Current status, challenges, and opportunities

Bioresource Technology, v. 215, p. 304-313
Sawatdeenarunat, Chayanon; Nguyen, Duc; K C, Surendra; Shrestha, Shilva; Rajendran, Karthik; Oechsner, Hans; Xie, Li; Khanal, Samir Kumar
Article

Bioconversion of organic wastes into biodiesel and animal feed via insect farming

Renewable Energy, v. 98, p. 197-202
K C, Surendra; Olivier, Robert; Tomberlin, Jeffery K.; Jha, Rajesh; Khanal, Samir Kumar
Article

2015 3

Anaerobic digestion of lignocellulosic biomass: Challenges and opportunities

Bioresource Technology, v. 178, p. 178-186
Sawatdeenarunat, Chayanon; K C, Surendra; Takara, Devin; Oechsner, Hans; Khanal, Samir Kumar
Article

Anaerobic digestion-based biorefinery for bioenergy and biobased products

Industrial Biotechnology, v. 11, (2), p. 103-112
K C, Surendra; Sawatdeenarunat, Chayanon; Shrestha, Shilva; Sung, Shihwu; Khanal, Samir Kumar
Article

Effects of crop maturity and size reduction on digestibility and methane yield of dedicated energy crop

Bioresource Technology, v. 178, p. 187-193
K C, Surendra; Khanal, Samir Kumar
Article

2014 1

Biogas as a sustainable energy source for developing countries: Opportunities and challenges

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, v. 31, p. 846-859
K C, Surendra; Takara, Devin; Hashimoto, Andrew G.; Khanal, Samir Kumar
Article

2013 1

Household anaerobic digester for bioenergy production in developing countries: Opportunities and challenges

Environmental Technology (United Kingdom), v. 34, (13-14), p. 1671-1689
K C, Surendra; Takara, Devin; Jasinski, Jonas; Kumar Khanal, Samir
Article

2012 1

Sustainable bioenergy from biofuel-derived residues

Water Environment Research, v. 84, (10), p. 1568-1585
Takara, Devin; Nitayavardhana, Saoharit; Munasinghe, Pradeep; K C, Surendra; Khanal, Samir Kumar
Article

2011 1

Current status of renewable energy in Nepal: Opportunities and challenges

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, v. 15, (8), p. 4107-4117
K C, Surendra; Khanal, Samir Kumar; Shrestha, Prachand; Lamsal, Buddhi
Article

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