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Markt R, Prem EM, Lackner N, Mutschlechner M, Illmer P, Wagner AO. Pre-treatment with Trichoderma viride: Towards a better understanding of its consequences for anaerobic digestion. ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY REPORTS 2024; 16:e13281. [PMID: 38940659 PMCID: PMC11212294 DOI: 10.1111/1758-2229.13281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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Understanding and optimising biological pre-treatment strategies for enhanced bio-methane production is a central aspect in second-generation biofuel research. In this regard, the application of fungi for pre-treatment seems highly promising; however, understanding the mode of action is crucial. Here, we show how aerobic pre-treatment of crystalline cellulose with the cellulolytic Trichoderma viride affects substrate degradability during mesophilic, anaerobic digestion. It could be demonstrated that fungal pre-treatment resulted in a slightly reduced substrate mass. Nevertheless, no significant impact on the overall methane yield was found during batch fermentation. Short chain organic acids accumulation, thus, overall degradation dynamics including methane production kinetics were affected by the pre-treatment as shown by Gompertz modelling. Finally, 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing followed by ANCOM-BC resulted in up to 53 operative taxonomic units including fermentative, syntrophic and methanogenic taxa, whereby their relative abundances were significantly affected by fungal pre-treatment depending on the duration of the pre-treatment. The results demonstrated the impact of soft rot fungal pre-treatment of cellulose on subsequent anaerobic cellulose hydrolysis as well as on methanogenic activity. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to investigate the direct causal effects of pre-treatment with T. viride on basic but crucial anaerobic digestion parameters in a highly standardised approach.
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- Rudolf Markt
- Department of MicrobiologyUniversität InnsbruckInnsbruckAustria
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- Department of MicrobiologyUniversität InnsbruckInnsbruckAustria
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- Department of MicrobiologyUniversität InnsbruckInnsbruckAustria
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- Department of MicrobiologyUniversität InnsbruckInnsbruckAustria
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Chen CX, Koskue V, Duan H, Gao L, Shon HK, Martin GJO, Chen GQ, Freguia S. Impact of nutrient deficiency on biological sewage treatment - Perspectives towards urine source segregation. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 946:174174. [PMID: 38925384 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.174174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2024] [Revised: 05/30/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Human urine contains 9 g/L of nitrogen (N) and 0.7 g/L of phosphorus (P). The recovery of N and P from urine helps close the nutrient loop and increase resource circularity in the sewage treatment sector. Urine contributes an average of 80 % N and 50 % P in sewage, whereby urine source segregation could reduce the burden of nutrient removal in sewage treatment plants (STPs) but result in N and P deficiency and unintended negative consequences. This review examines the potential impacts of N and P deficiency on the removal of organic carbon and nutrients, sludge characteristics and greenhouse gas emissions in activated sludge processes. The details of how these impacts affect the operation of STPs were also included. This review helps foresee operational challenges that established STPs may face when dealing with nutrient-deficient sewage in a future where source separation of urine is the norm. The findings indicate that the requirement of nitrification-denitrification and biological P removal processes could shrink at urine segregation above 80 % and 100 %, respectively. Organic carbon, N and biological P removal processes can be severely affected under full urine segregation. The decrease in solid retention time due to urine segregation increases treatment capacity up to 48 %. Sludge flocculation and settleability would deteriorate due to changes in extracellular polymeric substances and induce various forms of bulking. Beneficially, N deficiency reduces nitrous oxide emissions. These findings emphasise the importance of considering and preparing for impacts caused by urine source segregation-induced nutrient deficiency in sewage treatment processes.
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- Chee Xiang Chen
- Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia; Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology (formerly AWMC), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia
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- South East Water Corporation, 2268, Seaford, VIC 3198, Australia
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- Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater (CTWW), School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology, Sydney (UTS), Broadway, NSW 2007, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia.
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Jákói ZP, Hodúr C, Beszédes S. Magnetic iron oxide nanoparticle enhanced microwave pretreatment for anaerobic digestion of meat industry sludge. Sci Rep 2024; 14:10723. [PMID: 38730012 PMCID: PMC11087491 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-61423-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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Our study investigates the effects of iron oxide (Fe3O4) nanoparticles combined microwave pretreatment on the anaerobic digestibility and soluble chemical oxygen demand (SCOD) of meat industry sludge. One of our main objectives was to see whether the different microwave-based pretreatment procedures can enhance biogas production by improving the biological availability of organic compounds. Results demonstrated that combining microwave irradiation with magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles considerably increased SCOD (enhancement ratio was above 1.5), the rate of specific biogas production, and the total cumulative specific biogas volume (more than a threefold increment), while having no negative effect on the biomethane content. Furthermore, the assessment of the sludge samples' dielectric properties (dielectric constant and loss factor measured at the frequency of 500 MHz) showed a strong correlation with SCOD changes (r = 0.9942, R2 = 0.99), offering a novel method to evaluate pretreatment efficiency.
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- Zoltán Péter Jákói
- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Szeged, Szeged, 6725, Hungary.
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Szeged, Szeged, 6725, Hungary
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Szeged, Szeged, 6725, Hungary
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Show BK, Shivakumaran G, Koley A, Ghosh A, Chaudhury S, Hazra AK, Balachandran S. Effect of thermal and NaOH pretreatment on water hyacinth to enhance the biogas production. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:120984-120993. [PMID: 37947930 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-30810-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Water hyacinth (WH) is used as the substrate for biogas production due to its high lignocellulosic composition and natural abundance. The present study used thermal and chemical (alkali) pretreatment techniques to enhance biogas production from water hyacinth used as a substrate by anaerobic digestion. Thermal pretreatment was done using an autoclave at 121 °C and 15 lb (2 bar) pressure and alkali pretreatment by NaOH at two concentrations (2% and 5% w/v). The inoculum:substrate ratio for biogas production was 2:1, where cow dung was used as inoculum. Results indicated that the pretreatments increased biomass degradability and improved biogas production. Water hyacinth pretreated with 5% NaOH produced the highest amount of biogas (142.61 L/Kg VS) with a maximum methane content of 64.59%. The present study found that alkali pretreatment can modify the chemical structure and enhance WH hydrolysis, leading to enhanced energy production.
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- Binoy Kumar Show
- Bioenergy Laboratory, Department of Environmental Studies, Siksha-Bhavana, Visva-Bharati (A Central University), Santiniketan, West Bengal, 731235, India
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- Department of Microbiology, PSG College of Arts and Sciences, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641 014, India
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- Bioenergy Laboratory, Department of Environmental Studies, Siksha-Bhavana, Visva-Bharati (A Central University), Santiniketan, West Bengal, 731235, India
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- Bioenergy Laboratory, Department of Environmental Studies, Siksha-Bhavana, Visva-Bharati (A Central University), Santiniketan, West Bengal, 731235, India
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- Bioenergy Laboratory, Department of Environmental Studies, Siksha-Bhavana, Visva-Bharati (A Central University), Santiniketan, West Bengal, 731235, India.
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- Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension, Palli-Samgathana Vibhaga, Visva-Bharati (A Central University), Sriniketan, West Bengal, 731236, India
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- Bioenergy Laboratory, Department of Environmental Studies, Siksha-Bhavana, Visva-Bharati (A Central University), Santiniketan, West Bengal, 731235, India
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Paletta R, Candamano S, Filippelli P, Lopresto CG. Influence of Fe2O3 Nanoparticles on the Anaerobic Digestion of Macroalgae Sargassum spp. Processes (Basel) 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/pr11041016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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The anaerobic digestion (AD) of biomass is a green technology with known environmental benefits for biogas generation. The biogas yield from existing substrates and the biodegradability of biomasses can be improved by conventional or novel enhancement techniques, such as the addition of iron-based nanoparticles (NPs). In this study, the effect of different concentrations of Fe2O3-based NPs on the AD of brown macroalga Sargassum spp. has been investigated by 30 days trials. The effect of NPs was evaluated at different concentrations. The control sample yielded a value of 80.25 ± 3.21 NmLCH4/gVS. When 5 mg/g substrate and 10 mg/g substrate of Fe2O3 NPs were added to the control sample, the yield increased by 24.07% and 26.97%, respectively. Instead, when 50 mg/g substrate of Fe2O3 NPs was added to the control sample, a negative effect was observed, and the biomethane yield decreased by 38.97%. Therefore, low concentrations of Fe2O3 NPs favor the AD process, whereas high concentrations have an inhibitory effect. Direct interspecies electron transfer (DIET) via Fe2O3 NPs and their insolubility play an important role in facilitating the methanogenesis process during AD.
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Microbial Behavior and Influencing Factors in the Anaerobic Digestion of Distiller: A Comprehensive Review. FERMENTATION-BASEL 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/fermentation9030199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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Anaerobic digestion technology is regarded as the most ideal technology for the treatment of a distiller in terms of environmental protection, resource utilization, and cost. However, there are some limitations to this process, the most prominent of which is microbial activity. The purpose of this paper is to provide a critical review of the microorganisms involved in the anaerobic digestion process of a distiller, with emphasis on the archaea community. The effects of operating parameters on microbial activity and process, such as pH, temperature, TAN, etc., are discussed. By understanding the activity of microorganisms, the anaerobic treatment technology of a distiller can be more mature. Aiming at the problem that anaerobic treatment of a distiller alone is not effective, the synergistic effect of different substrates is briefly discussed. In addition, the recent literature on the use of microorganisms to purify a distiller was collected in order to better purify the distiller and reduce harm. In the future, more studies are needed to elucidate the interactions between microorganisms and establish the mechanisms of microbial interactions in different environments.
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Krungkaew S, Hülsemann B, Kingphadung K, Mahayothee B, Oechsner H, Müller J. Methane production of banana plant: Yield, kinetics and prediction models influenced by morphological parts, cultivars and ripening stages. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 360:127640. [PMID: 35853592 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.127640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Revised: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Banana trees and fruits with three ripening stages, including green, ripe, and overripe, of two cultivars, namely Nam wa and Hom were separated into different morphological parts for biogas yield determination. Specific methane yields (SMY) were significant different among banana parts (p ≤ 0.05). High non-structural carbohydrates and high non-lignocellulosic residual in substrates promoted high SMY. Pseudostem showed the highest share of energy yields among farm wastes which Nam wa cultivar provided higher energy potential than Hom. Peel presented the major energy source from fruit wastes which ripening stages did not have a significant effect on its SMY. Modified Gompertz model presented the best fit for methane production of most substrates. The SMY prediction models based on chemical constituents were developed to obtain conveniently used methane estimating tool which showed that a combination of lignin, hemicellulose, non-lignocellulosic residual, and crude fiber contents presented the highest performance for banana substrates.
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- Samatcha Krungkaew
- Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Technology, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand
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- State Institute of Agricultural Engineering and Bioenergy, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart 70599, Germany
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- Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Technology, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand.
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- Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Technology, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand
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- State Institute of Agricultural Engineering and Bioenergy, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart 70599, Germany
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- Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Tropics and Subtropics Group, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart 70599, Germany
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Experimental and simulation analysis of biogas production from beverage wastewater sludge for electricity generation. Sci Rep 2022; 12:9107. [PMID: 35650251 PMCID: PMC9160279 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-12811-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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This study assessed the biogas and methane production potential of wastewater sludge generated from the beverage industry. The optimization of the biogas production potential of a single fed-batch anaerobic digester was operated at different temperatures (25, 35, and 45 ℃), pH (5.5, 6.5, 7.5, 8.5, and 9.5), and organic feeding ratio (1:3, 1:4, 1:5, and 1:6) with a hydraulic retention time of 30 days. The methane and biogas productivity of beverage wastewater sludge in terms of volatile solid (VS) and volume was determined. The maximum production of biogas (15.4 m3/g VS, 9.3 m3) and methane content (6.3 m3/g VS, 3.8 m3) were obtained in terms of VS and volume at 8.5, 35 ℃, 1:3 of optimal pH, temperature, and organic loading ratio, respectively. Furthermore, the maximum methane content (7.4 m3/g VS, 4.4 m3) and biogas production potential (17.9 m3/g VS, 10.8 m3) were achieved per day at room temperature. The total biogas and methane at 35 ℃ (30 days) are 44.3 and 10.8 m3/g VS, respectively, while at 25 ℃ (48 days) increased to 67.3 and 16.1 m3/g VS, respectively. Furthermore, the electricity-generating potential of biogas produced at room temperature (22.1 kWh at 24 days) and optimum temperature (18.9 kWh) at 40 days was estimated. The model simulated optimal HRT (25 days) in terms of biogas and methane production at optimum temperature was in good agreement with the experimental results. Thus, we can conclude that the beverage industrial wastewater sludge has a huge potential for biogas production and electrification.
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Nagarajan S, Ranade VV. Valorizing Waste Biomass via Hydrodynamic Cavitation and Anaerobic Digestion. Ind Eng Chem Res 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.1c03177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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- Sanjay Nagarajan
- Multiphase Reactors and Intensification Group, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast BT9 5AG, U.K
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- Multiphase Reactors and Intensification Group, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast BT9 5AG, U.K
- Bernal Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick V94T9PX, Ireland
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Nagarajan S, Prasad Sarvothaman V, Knörich M, Ranade VV. A simplified model for simulating anaerobic digesters: Application to valorisation of bagasse and distillery spent wash. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2021; 337:125395. [PMID: 34130231 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2021.125395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2021] [Revised: 06/05/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Current anaerobic digestion (AD) design methods rely on crude empirical models or sophisticated anaerobic digestion models (like ADM1) requiring a large number of parameters which are difficult to obtain experimentally. A simplified model for simulating AD was developed in this work. The model requires knowledge of CH4/CO2 ratio in biogas or indigestible fraction in substrate and batch biomethane potential (BMP) data for estimating three kinetic parameters (maximum specific growth rate, half velocity constant and cell death rate). Reported lab scale BMP data of sugarcane bagasse and spent wash were used to first estimate the kinetics and then to simulate corresponding largescale AD. Simulated results of specific methane yield and digester performance were consistent with available largescale AD data. The potential of the model to simulate single and multi-stage AD were illustrated. The presented approach and model will be useful for effectively valorising a variety of complex biomass substrates to biogas.
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- Sanjay Nagarajan
- Multiphase Flows, Reactors and Intensification Group, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast BT9 5AG, United Kingdom
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- Multiphase Flows, Reactors and Intensification Group, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast BT9 5AG, United Kingdom
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- Department of Chemistry, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Multiphase Flows, Reactors and Intensification Group, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast BT9 5AG, United Kingdom; Bernal Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick V94T9PX, Ireland.
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Zerrouki S, Rihani R, Lekikot K, Ramdhane I. Enhanced biogas production from anaerobic digestion of wastewater from the fruit juice industry by sonolysis: experiments and modelling. WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY : A JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION ON WATER POLLUTION RESEARCH 2021; 84:644-655. [PMID: 34388124 DOI: 10.2166/wst.2021.245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The aim of this study is to investigate the use of ultrasound pretreatment as potential technique to solubilize organic matter and fermentation of fruit juice effluents in anaerobic batch reactor. The efficacy of ultrasound pretreatment has been assessed at low frequency of 20 kHz and at different sonication times (20, 40 and 60 min). Compared with control, the amount of biogas produced increased by 47, 57 and 60% for sonication times of 20, 40 and 60 min, respectively. Methane content of the produced biogas was about 59% in the control and 64% in the case of effluent subjected to ultrasonication for 60 min. After 20 days of anaerobic digestion of the fruit juice effluents, the efficiency of chemical oxygen demand (COD) increased by 9, 31 and 35% with respect to control for sonication times of 20, 40 and 60 min, respectively, corresponding to total sugars uptake efficiency of about 35, 51 and 54%, respectively. The modified Gompertz equation was used to describe the cumulative biogas production. A good agreement was found between simulated and experimental data.
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- Souhaib Zerrouki
- Laboratoire Biotechnologies, Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Biotechnologie Taoufik Khaznadar, Nouveau pôle universitaire Ali Mendjli BP E66 25100, Constantine, Algérie
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- Université des Sciences et de la Technologie Houari Boumediene (USTHB), Faculté de génie mécanique et de génie des procédés (FGMGP), Laboratoire des phénomènes de transfert (LPDT), B.P. 32, Bab-Ezzouar, 16111 Alger, Algérie
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- Laboratoire Biotechnologies, Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Biotechnologie Taoufik Khaznadar, Nouveau pôle universitaire Ali Mendjli BP E66 25100, Constantine, Algérie
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- Laboratoire Biotechnologies, Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Biotechnologie Taoufik Khaznadar, Nouveau pôle universitaire Ali Mendjli BP E66 25100, Constantine, Algérie
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Amo-Duodu G, Rathilal S, Chollom MN, Kweinor Tetteh E. Application of metallic nanoparticles for biogas enhancement using the biomethane potential test. SCIENTIFIC AFRICAN 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sciaf.2021.e00728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Şenol H. Effects of NaOH, thermal, and combined NaOH-thermal pretreatments on the biomethane yields from the anaerobic digestion of walnut shells. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:21661-21673. [PMID: 33410085 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-11984-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2020] [Accepted: 12/06/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Anaerobic digestion (AD) of walnut shells (WS) results in only a limited biomethane yield because of their high fibre content, which ultimately represents an essentially nonbiodegradable lignocellulosic biomass. In the present study, thermal (i.e. 50-250 °C), alkaline (i.e. 1-5% w/w NaOH) and combined alkaline-thermal (i.e. 4% w/w NaOH + 150 °C thermal) pretreatment methods have been applied to increase the anaerobic biodegradation of WS. The highest biomethane yields of 159.9 ± 6.8 mL CH4.g VS-1 and 169.8 ± 6.8 mL CH4.g VS-1 were achieved after pretreatment at both 250 °C and with 4% NaOH. After combined NaOH-thermal pretreatments, the AD process showed the largest total VFA concentration (i.e. 1280.1 mg Hac L-1) but a relatively high lag phase (i.e. 3.90 days) compared to thermal and NaOH pretreatments alone, from which the highest biomethane yield (i.e. 192.4 ± 8.2 mL CH4.g VS-1 ) was achieved at the end of the AD process. The highest biomethane yield from the combined NaOH-thermal pretreated WS was corroborated by the corresponding highest SCOD/TCOD ratio (i.e. 0.37 ± 0.02) and the highest lignocellulosic fibre removal (i.e. 41.1 ± 2.7% cellulose, 35.6 ± 1.8% hemicellulose, and 58.7 ± 3.2% lignin). The cumulative biomethane yields were further simulated via a modified Gompertz model. This study provides a promising strategy in the sense that the biomethane yield of WS containing large amounts of lignin can be significantly increased via thermal, NaOH, and combined NaOH-thermal pretreatment methods.
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- Halil Şenol
- Genetic and Bioengineering Department, Giresun University, 28200, Giresun, Turkey.
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Zhong B, An X, Shen F, An W, Zhang Q. Anaerobic Co-digestion of Rice Straw and Pig Manure Pretreated With a Cellulolytic Microflora: Methane Yield Evaluation and Kinetics Analysis. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2021; 8:579405. [PMID: 33614602 PMCID: PMC7889596 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2020.579405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Agricultural wastes, such as rice straw (RS) and pig manure (PM), cause serious environmental pollution due to the non-existence of effective disposal methods. Urgent investigations are needed to explore how such wastes can be transformed into resources. In this study, we comprehensively assessed methane yield and kinetics of RS and PM anaerobic co-digestion, with or without pretreatment of a previously developed cellulolytic microflora, under conditions of their maximum organic loading rate. The anaerobic co-digestion results revealed that the cumulative methane production of RS and PM after bio-pretreatment was 342.35 ml (g-VS)−1, which is 45% higher than that of the control group [236.03 ml·(g-VS)−1]. Moreover, the kinetic analysis showed the first-order kinetic, while the modified Gompertz models revealed higher fitting properties (R2 ≥ 0.966). After bio-pretreatment, the hydrolytic constant, maximum accumulative methane production, and maximum methane production rates of RS and PM reached 0.46 day−1, 350.79 ml·(g-VS)−1, and 45.36 ml·(g-VS)−1·day−1, respectively, which were 77, 45.1, and 84.3% higher than those without pretreatment. Also, we found that the lag phase and effective methane production time after bio-pretreatment decreased from 2.43 to 1.79 days and 10.7 to 8.92 days, respectively. Upon energy balance evaluation, we reported a net energy output of 5133.02 kWh·ton−1 after bio-pretreatment. Findings from this present study demonstrated that bio-pretreatment of RS and PM mixtures with cellulolytic microflora could greatly enhance methane production and anaerobic digestion efficiency.
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- Bin Zhong
- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory for the Development and Utilization of Agricultural Microbial Resources, College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory for the Development and Utilization of Agricultural Microbial Resources, College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory for the Development and Utilization of Agricultural Microbial Resources, College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory for the Development and Utilization of Agricultural Microbial Resources, College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory for the Development and Utilization of Agricultural Microbial Resources, College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
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Kinetic of Biogas Production in a Batch Anaerobic Digestion Process with Interference of Preservative Material of Sodium Benzoate. BULLETIN OF CHEMICAL REACTION ENGINEERING & CATALYSIS 2020. [DOI: 10.9767/bcrec.15.3.9366.898-906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Sodium benzoate is a preservative compounds which are widely used for both food and beverage products. The treatment of waste water containing this compound was normally conducted in a anaerobic digestion (AD) using a batch reactor system at a room temperature. The anaerobic process eventually produced biogas which can be used for bioenergy. This research was aimed to evaluate the production of biogas from by synthetic solution models containing sodium benzoate (SB). The experiment was performed in a variation of Mixed Liquor Suspended Solid (MLSS) of 4.8 and 7.2 g/L, and initial sodium benzoate concentration of 400, 600, and 800 mg/L. The digestion was performed at 60 days, while the biogas content was measured every 2 days. The results indicated a reduction in the cumulative biogas by the addition of sodium benzoate, compared to the control condition. Moreover, the decrease in organic loading rate (OLR) of SB in wastewater follows the first order kinetic with kinetic rate constant (k) was 0.0432 to 0.1254 (day−1) for MLSS of 4.8 g/L and 0.0276 to 0.0372 (day−1) for 7.2 g/L MLSS. Copyright © 2021 by Authors, Published by BCREC Group. This is an open access article under the CC BY-SA License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0).
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Yu Q, Cui S, Sun C, Liu R, Sarker M, Guo Z, Lai R. Synergistic Effects of Anaerobic Co-Digestion of Pretreated Corn Stover with Chicken Manure and Its Kinetics. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2020; 193:515-532. [PMID: 33034004 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-020-03445-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2020] [Accepted: 09/29/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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The pretreatment effects and synergistic effects of anaerobic co-digestion of pretreated corn stover (CS) with chicken manure (CM) were studied. Results showed that the NaOH-H2O2 pretreatment effect on CS was better than urea pretreatment in terms of anaerobic digestion promotion. The highest cumulative methane yield of 332.7 mL/g VS added was obtained from the CS (NaOH-H2O2 pretreated)/CM ratio of 1:3, and the highest cumulative methane yield of 319.7 mL/g VS added was obtained from the CS (urea pretreated)/CM ratio of 1:2. Synergistic effects were found in CS (NaOH-H2O2 pretreated)/CM ratios of 2:1, 1:2, 1:3 and CS (urea pretreated)/CM ratios of 1:1, 1:2. Synergistic effect was not found at CS (unpretreated)/CM ratios of 1:2 and 1:3. Pretreatment of CS can produce synergistic effect on anaerobic co-digestion and increase cumulative methane yield by 6.54-24.65%. Among the four kinetic models, modified Gompertz model was best fitted in describing the methane production during anaerobic co-digestion (R2 = 0.9845-0.9988).
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- Qiong Yu
- Biomass Energy Engineering Research Centre, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, People's Republic of China.,Key Laboratory of Urban Agriculture (South), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, People's Republic of China
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- Biomass Energy Engineering Research Centre, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, People's Republic of China.,Key Laboratory of Urban Agriculture (South), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, People's Republic of China
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- College of Biological, Chemical Science and Engineering, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, 314001, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China.
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- Biomass Energy Engineering Research Centre, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, People's Republic of China. .,Key Laboratory of Urban Agriculture (South), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, People's Republic of China.
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- Biomass Energy Engineering Research Centre, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, People's Republic of China.,Key Laboratory of Urban Agriculture (South), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, People's Republic of China
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- Biomass Energy Engineering Research Centre, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, People's Republic of China
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- Biomass Energy Engineering Research Centre, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, People's Republic of China
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Lee J, Park KY. Impact of hydrothermal pretreatment on anaerobic digestion efficiency for lignocellulosic biomass: Influence of pretreatment temperature on the formation of biomass-degrading byproducts. CHEMOSPHERE 2020; 256:127116. [PMID: 32460161 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.127116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2020] [Revised: 05/13/2020] [Accepted: 05/15/2020] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Anaerobic digestion (AD) of lignocellulosic biomass is appealing because of the abundance and ease of obtaining the biomass locally. However, the recalcitrance of lignocellulosic biomass presents an obstacle in the hydrolysis step of AD and lowers the process efficiency. In this study, sunflower, which is a model lignocellulosic biomass, was pretreated by thermal (hydrothermal pretreatment, HTP) and non-thermal (milling) methods; the methane yield and biodegradability of the pretreated biomass were determined using a series of batch tests. The thermal pretreatment method showed a significantly higher methane yield (213.87-289.47 mL g-1 VS) and biodegradability (43-63%) than those of the non-thermally pretreated biomass, and the optimum pretreatment effect was observed at an HTP temperature of 180 °C. However, at an HTP temperature exceeding 200 °C, the induced formation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and furfural significantly lowered the methane yield and biodegradability. This study revealed that the HTP temperature is closely related to the formation of lignocellulosic biomass-degrading byproducts, which potentially hinder the methanogenesis step in AD; severe HTP conditions may have the opposite effect on the AD performance of lignocellulosic biomass.
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- Jongkeun Lee
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering, Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering, Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea.
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Yang X, Nie J, Wei Y, Zhao Z, Shimizu K, Lei Z, Zhang Z. Simultaneous enhancement on lignin degradation and methane production from anaerobic co-digestion of waste activated sludge and alkaline lignin supplemented with N2-nanobubble water. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biteb.2020.100470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Posmanik R, Kim AH, Labatut RA, Usack JG, Angenent LT. Granular sludge is a preferable inoculum for the biochemical methane potential assay for two complex substrates. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2020; 309:123359. [PMID: 32305847 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2020.123359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2020] [Revised: 04/07/2020] [Accepted: 04/08/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The biochemical methane potential (BMP) assay is a standard method for characterizing biomethane potential and anaerobic biodegradability organic waste streams. Therefore, the BMP protocol must be standardized to reliably compare these parameters for various substrates. Here, the effect of inoculum selection on biomethane potential was investigated through BMP tests using two different substrates and inocula obtained from four different anaerobic digesters. It was found that inocula in the form of granular sludge yielded overall higher biomethane potential and generally had faster kinetics than suspended biomass. Furthermore, acclimation of inocula to substrate appeared to have little effect on degradation rates, and co-inoculation (with both suspended and granular biomass) did not perform better than single inoculation (e.g., with suspended sludge alone). These results emphasize the role of granular sludge as an preferable inoculum for BMP assay.
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- Roy Posmanik
- Institute of Soil, Water and Environmental Science, ARO, Waste Management Section, Newe Ya'ar Research Center, 30095, Israel.
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
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- Institute of Soil, Water and Environmental Science, ARO, Waste Management Section, Newe Ya'ar Research Center, 30095, Israel; Department of Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY; Center for Applied Geosciences, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY; Center for Applied Geosciences, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany; Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
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Dual Purpose of ligninolytic- basidiomycetes: mycoremediation of bioethanol distillation vinasse coupled to sustainable bio-based compounds production. FUNGAL BIOL REV 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbr.2019.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Vu MT, Noori MT, Min B. Conductive magnetite nanoparticles trigger syntrophic methane production in single chamber microbial electrochemical systems. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2020; 296:122265. [PMID: 31678705 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2019.122265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2019] [Revised: 10/10/2019] [Accepted: 10/12/2019] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Performance of methane-producing microbial electrochemical systems (MESs) is highly reliant on electron transfer efficiency from electrode to microorganisms and vice versa. In this study, magnetite nanoparticles were used as electron carriers to enhance extracellular electron transfer in single chamber MESs. The MES with magnetite exhibited the highest methane yield and current generation of 0.37 ± 0.009 LCH4/gCOD and 9.6 mA, respectively among the tested reactors. The experimental data was observed to be highly consistent with modified Gompertz model results (R2 > 0.99), which also showed 74.2% and 22.1% enhanced methane production rate in MES with magnetite as compared to control AD and MES without magnetite, respectively. Cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy analysis confirmed that magnetite enhanced catalytic activity of biofilm and lowered both solution and charge transfer resistance. Therefore, supplementing magnetite in MESs could be a strategy to develop an efficient syntrophic biomethanation in field scale applications.
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- Mung Thi Vu
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kyung Hee University, Seocheon-dong, Yongin-si, Gyonggi-do 446-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kyung Hee University, Seocheon-dong, Yongin-si, Gyonggi-do 446-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kyung Hee University, Seocheon-dong, Yongin-si, Gyonggi-do 446-701, Republic of Korea.
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Özön E, Erdinçler A. Effects of microwave, H 2O 2/MW and H 2O 2/heat pre-treatments on the methane production from wastewater sludges: experimental and modeling approach. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 26:35411-35421. [PMID: 31111386 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-05190-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2018] [Accepted: 04/15/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The wastewater sludge stabilization by anaerobic digestion is sufficient to reduce the organic content of the sludge, so that it can be safely disposed of without causing odor problems and pathogen contamination, while producing energy in form of biogas. Efficiency of anaerobic digestion in terms of biogas/methane production and organic removal can be enhanced by pretreating the sludge prior to anaerobic digestion. This study compares the effects of microwave (MW), combined hydrogen peroxide/microwave (H2O2/MW), and combined hydrogen peroxide/heat (H2O2/heat) pre-treatments on the digestion efficiency and methane production potential of wastewater sludges. The methane productions were also estimated by using modified Gompertz equation through the calculation of the kinetic parameters. The pre-treatments applied to sludge samples speeded up the hydrolysis step and improved the biodegradability of the organics by increasing their solubility. Application of MW, combined H2O2/MW, and combined H2O2/heat pre-treatments increased the methane yields by 64%, 38%, and 19%. The modified Gompertz model fitted well to the experimental results (R2 of 0.999, 0.983, 0.997, and 0.998 for control, MW, H2O2/MW, and H2O2/heat, respectively).
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- Ece Özön
- Boğaziçi University, Institute of Environmental Sciences, 34342, Bebek-, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Boğaziçi University, Institute of Environmental Sciences, 34342, Bebek-, Istanbul, Turkey
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Szaja A, Montusiewicz A. Enhancing the co-digestion efficiency of sewage sludge and cheese whey using brewery spent grain as an additional substrate. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2019; 291:121863. [PMID: 31376664 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2019.121863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2019] [Revised: 07/17/2019] [Accepted: 07/20/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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This study examined the influence of the application of brewery spent grain (BSG) on biogas production efficiency as well as its kinetics in the co-digestion of acid cheese whey (ACW) and sewage sludge (SS). The experiment was conducted in semi-flow anaerobic reactors under mesophilic conditions (35 °C) with different hydraulic retention times (HRT) of 16.7 d, 18 d and 20 d. The results indicate that the addition of BSG significantly enhanced the biogas yields, ensuring good process stability. The highest value of 0.54 m3 kg-1 VSadded was obtained at HRT of 16.7 d, while for ACW and SS it was only 0.50 m3 kg-1 VSadded at HRT 18 d. However, the decrease in the rate constant k occurred (0.07 h-1) as compared to the two-component system (0.096 h-1). The highest energy profit of 160% was enhanced for the three-substrate co-digestion, indicating it as a cost-effective solution.
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- A Szaja
- Faculty of Environmental Engineering, Lublin University of Technology, 20-618 Lublin, Nadbystrzycka 40 B, Poland.
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- Faculty of Environmental Engineering, Lublin University of Technology, 20-618 Lublin, Nadbystrzycka 40 B, Poland
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One of the environmental solutions employed in order to achieve circular economy goals is methane fermentation—a technology that is beneficial both for the stabilization and reduction of organic waste and for alternative energy generation. The article presents the results of research aimed at determining the biogas and methane potential of bio-waste which has been pre-thermally disintegrated, and determining the influence of variable process parameters of disintegration on the kinetics of fermentation. A first-order kinetic model was used to describe the fermentation as well as two mathematical models: logistic and Gompertz. It has been found that process parameters such as time (0.5, 1 and 2 h) and temperature (between 55 to 175 °C) have a significant effect on the solubilization efficiency of the bio-waste. The methane fermentation of thermally disintegrated bio-waste showed that the highest biogas potential is characterized by samples treated, respectively, for 0.5 h at 155 °C and for 2 h at 175 °C. The best match for the experimental data of biogas production from disintegrated substrates was demonstrated for the Gompertz model.
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de Godoi LAG, Fuess LT, Delforno TP, Foresti E, Damianovic MHRZ. Characterizing phenol-removing consortia under methanogenic and sulfate-reducing conditions: potential metabolic pathways. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2019; 40:3216-3226. [PMID: 29681206 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2018.1468491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2018] [Accepted: 04/12/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Phenol removal was investigated in anaerobic fixed-structured bed reactors, namely R1 and R2, treating synthetic wastewater simulating the soluble fraction of vinasse under strictly methanogenic (R1) and simultaneous methanogenic/sulfidogenic conditions (R2). Next-generation sequencing (Illumina MiSeq System) was used to further characterize the microbial communities in both systems. Phenol was completely and stably removed in R1 after a short operating period (≈55 days). Conversely, phenol removal in R2 required a longer period for biomass acclimation (≈125 days) to reach levels equivalent to R1. Volatile fatty acids (VFA) accumulation in R2, mainly due to the inhibition of the acetoclastic methanogenesis by sulfide, may have limited phenol removal in the initial operating phases, as intermediate steps from phenol degradation are thermodynamically dependent on the removal of acetate, hydrogen and bicarbonate. Overall, the potential for anaerobically removing phenol from complex wastewaters was confirmed, even at low phenol/COD ratios. 16S rRNA gene sequencing analysis showed a high correlation of taxonomic profile between R1 and the inoculum, whereas a lower correlation was observed between R2 and the inoculum samples. Functional inference further indicated that Syntrophus and Bacillus genera in R1 and Clostridium genus in both reactors possibly played a key-role in phenol degradation.
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- Leandro Augusto Gouvêa de Godoi
- Biological Processes Laboratory (LPB), São Carlos School of Engineering (EESC), University of São Paulo (USP) , São Carlos , SP , Brazil
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- Biological Processes Laboratory (LPB), São Carlos School of Engineering (EESC), University of São Paulo (USP) , São Carlos , SP , Brazil
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- Microbial Resources Division, Research Center for Chemistry, Biology and Agriculture (CPQBA), Campinas University - UNICAMP , Campinas , SP , Brasil
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- Biological Processes Laboratory (LPB), São Carlos School of Engineering (EESC), University of São Paulo (USP) , São Carlos , SP , Brazil
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Golub N, Potapova M, Karpenko Y. Mathematical Modeling of the Biogas Production Process from the Distillery Spent Wash on the First Stage. INNOVATIVE BIOSYSTEMS AND BIOENGINEERING 2019. [DOI: 10.20535/ibb.2019.3.2.166429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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Introducing Temperature as Variable Parameter into Kinetic Models for Anaerobic Fermentation of Coffee Husk, Pulp and Mucilage. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/app9030412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Primary coffee processing generates important by-products—the pulp, husk and mucilage—while producing the green coffee beans. These by-products represent a large quantity of biomass and might create an adverse impact on environment if they are left to uncontrolled natural decay. In this study, the bio-methane formation potential of coffee husk, pulp and mucilage was examined in batch assays performed at 21 °C, 30 °C and 37 °C. The mean specific methane yield (SMY) from husk, pulp, and mucilage were 159.4, 244.7 and 294.5 L kg−1 volatile solids(VS), respectively, for a fermentation temperature of 37 °C; 156.8, 234.8 and 287.1 L kg−1 VS, respectively, for 30 °C; and 139.9, 196.2 and 255.9 L kg−1 VS, respectively, for 21°C. Two kinetic models, namely, the modified Logistic model (LOG) and the modified Gompertz model (GOM), were applied to fit experimental data and the respective kinetic constants were generated. Both models exhibited a very good fit to the measured data points (R2 > 0.987). The relationship of kinetic constants of substrates with fermentation temperatures was established and inserted into the LOG and GOM models; thus, generalized LOG and GOM models were obtained to predict SMY of the substrates at any temperature between 21 °C and 37 °C.
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Combining Microwave Pretreatment with Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Enhanced Biogas and Hydrogen Yield from Green Algae. Processes (Basel) 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/pr7010024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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The available energy can be effectively upgraded by adopting smart energy conversion measures. The biodegradability of biomass can be improved by employing pretreatment techniques; however, such methods result in reduced energy efficiency. In this study, microwave (MW) irradiation is used for green algae (Enteromorpha) pretreatment in combination with iron oxide nanoparticles (NPs) which act as a heterogeneous catalyst during anaerobic digestion process for biogas enhancement. Batch-wise anaerobic digestion was carried out. The results showed that MW pretreatment and its combination with Fe3O4 NPs produced highest yields of biogas and hydrogen as compared to the individual ones and control. The biogas amount and hydrogen % v/v achieved by MW pretreatment + Fe3O4 NPs group were 328 mL and 51.5%, respectively. The energy analysis indicated that synergistic application of MW pretreatment with Fe3O4 NPs produced added energy while consuming less input energy than MW pretreatment alone. The kinetic parameters of the reaction were scientifically evaluated by using modified Gompertz and Logistic function model for each experimental case. MW pretreatment + Fe3O4 NPs group improved biogas production potential and maximum biogas production rate.
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Gong L, Yang X, Wang Z, Zhou J, You X. Impact of hydrothermal pre-treatment on the anaerobic digestion of different solid–liquid ratio sludges and kinetic analysis. RSC Adv 2019; 9:19104-19113. [PMID: 35558094 PMCID: PMC9088685 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra01662g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2019] [Accepted: 06/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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This study is an assessment of hydrothermal pre-treatment (HTP) of different solid–liquid ratio (SLR) sewage sludge for enhancement of biogas production by anaerobic digestion. Anaerobic digestion efficacy was investigated by biochemical methane potential (BMP) tests and kinetic analyses. The results indicated that the solid–liquid ratio (SLR) of sludge could influence the COD solubilization and the concentration of volatile fatty acids (VFAs) after HTP. BMP tests revealed that HTP could improve the final methane yield. For the different solid–liquid ratios (5%, 8%, 10%, 12% and 15%) of sludge after HTP, the methane contents were found to be 64%, 66%, 62%, 61% and 60%, respectively. The optimum solid–liquid ratio was found to be 8%, and its cumulative biogas yield was 425.57 N ml g−1 VS. The modified Gompertz model and Logistic model were used for kinetic study of biogas production. Kinetic study results showed that the experimental data could be fitted with the two models and the modified Gompertz model was better fitted with the experimental data than the Logistic model. These findings proved that choosing an appropriate solid–liquid ratio for HTP could effectively improve the anaerobic digestion process of sewage sludge. This study is an assessment of hydrothermal pre-treatment (HTP) of different solid–liquid ratio (SLR) sewage sludge for enhancement of biogas production by anaerobic digestion.![]()
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- Lei Gong
- College of Environmental and Safety Engineering
- Qingdao University of Science and Technology
- Qingdao
- China
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- College of Environmental and Safety Engineering
- Qingdao University of Science and Technology
- Qingdao
- China
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- College of Environmental and Safety Engineering
- Qingdao University of Science and Technology
- Qingdao
- China
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- College of Environmental and Safety Engineering
- Qingdao University of Science and Technology
- Qingdao
- China
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- College of Environmental and Safety Engineering
- Qingdao University of Science and Technology
- Qingdao
- China
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Effect of initial pH on anaerobic co-digestion of Salvinia molesta and rice straw for biogas production and kinetics. BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2018.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Rajput AA, Visvanathan C. Effect of thermal pretreatment on chemical composition, physical structure and biogas production kinetics of wheat straw. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2018; 221:45-52. [PMID: 29793209 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2018.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2017] [Revised: 04/29/2018] [Accepted: 05/05/2018] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Hard lignocellulosic structure of wheat straw is the main hindrance in its anaerobic digestion. Thus, a laboratory scale batch experiment was conducted to study the effect of thermal pretreatment on anaerobic digestion of wheat straw. For this purpose, different thermal pretreatment temperatures of 120, 140, 160 and 180 °C were studied and the results were compared with raw wheat straw. Significant differences in biogas production were observed at temperature higher than 160 °C. Highest biogas yield of 615 Nml/gVS and volatile solids reduction of 69% was observed from wheat straw pretreated at 180 °C. Wheat straw pretreated at 180 °C showed 53% higher biogas yield as compared to untreated. Further, FTIR analysis revealed change in chemical bonds of lignocellulosic structure of wheat straw. Modified Gompertz model was best fitted on biogas production data and predicted shorter lag phase time and higher biogas production as the pretreatment temperature increased. Overall, change in lignocellulosic structure and increase in cellulose content were the main reason in enhancing biogas production.
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- Asad Ayub Rajput
- Institute of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (IESE), School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (SCEE), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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- Environmental Engineering and Management, School of Environment, Resources and Development, Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand
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Savoo S, Mudhoo A. Biomethanation macrodynamics of vegetable residues pretreated by low-frequency microwave irradiation. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2018; 248:280-286. [PMID: 28602662 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2017.05.200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2017] [Revised: 05/29/2017] [Accepted: 05/30/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The effects of microwave irradiation on the digestibility and biogas production of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) and cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) leaves were investigated using biochemical methane potential (BMP) assays. Cow dung was utilised as inoculum. Different microwave powers (87.5, 175 and 350W) were applied in a first set of runs for 15min. The second set consisted of 20, 25 and 30min irradiation at 350W. Based on ANOVA analysis (α=0.05), biogas production was significantly higher for the irradiated substrates compared to controls. The peak biogas production was 700ml for 36days HRT for 350W/25min. Peak COD, SCOD, volatile and total solids removals were 54.84%, 39.08%, 34.60% and 71.96%, respectively. Phosphate and total nitrogen increased significantly. Cumulative biogas production data fitted the modified Gompertz equation well. The highest biogas yield was 0.271L/g VSremoved at a 350W microwave irradiation for 30min.
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- Sanmooga Savoo
- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Mauritius, Reduit 80837, Mauritius
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Mauritius, Reduit 80837, Mauritius.
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Yan H, Zhao C, Zhang J, Zhang R, Xue C, Liu G, Chen C. Study on biomethane production and biodegradability of different leafy vegetables in anaerobic digestion. AMB Express 2017; 7:27. [PMID: 28124289 PMCID: PMC5270615 DOI: 10.1186/s13568-017-0325-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2016] [Accepted: 01/04/2017] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Enormous amounts of vegetable residues are wasted annually, causing
many environmental problems due to their high moisture and organic contents. In this
study, the methane production potential of 20 kinds of typical leafy vegetable
residues in China were explored using a unified method. A connection between the
biochemical components and the methane yields of these vegetables was well
established which could be used to predict biogas performance in practice. A high
volatile solid/total solid (VS/TS) ratio and hemicellulose content exhibited a
positive impact on the biogas yield while lignin had a negative impact. In addition,
three kinetic models were used to describe the methane production process of these
agro-wastes. The systematic comparison of the methane production potentials of these
leafy vegetables shown in this study will not only serve as a reference for basic
research on anaerobic digestion but also provide useful data and information for
agro-industrial applications of vegetable residues in future work.
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Biogas Production from Partially Digested Septic Tank Sludge and its Kinetics. WASTE AND BIOMASS VALORIZATION 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s12649-017-0065-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Yan W, Shen N, Xiao Y, Chen Y, Sun F, Kumar Tyagi V, Zhou Y. The role of conductive materials in the start-up period of thermophilic anaerobic system. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2017; 239:336-344. [PMID: 28531859 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2017.05.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2017] [Revised: 05/07/2017] [Accepted: 05/08/2017] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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The major obstacle for thermophilic anaerobic digestion (TAD) is the inhibited microorganism activity and process instability during the start-up period. This study proposed a strategy to accelerate and stabilize the thermophilic reactors start-up via adding conductive materials. The results show that methane production rate in conductive materials supplemented (CMS) reactors was almost two times higher than the control reactors. Caloramator sp., a candidate of electroactive bacteria, was significantly enriched in the carbon nano-tube (CNT) supplemented groups (12.89%) as compared to control groups (1.26% only). Together with the doubled abundance of Methanosaeta and Methanosarcina methanogens in CMS groups, it is highly possible Caloramator sp. and Methanosaeta/Methanosarcina have established syntrophic direct interspecies electron transfer (DIET), via adopting conductive materials as electron conduit. Microbial community analysis indicates DIET was likely to be an unstable condition triggered syntrophic process. This study demonstrated that conductive materials could promote microbial activity and shorten start-up period for thermophilic anaerobic system.
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- Wangwang Yan
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 639798 Singapore, Singapore; Advanced Environmental Biotechnology Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 637141 Singapore, Singapore
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- Advanced Environmental Biotechnology Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 637141 Singapore, Singapore
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- Advanced Environmental Biotechnology Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 637141 Singapore, Singapore
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- Advanced Environmental Biotechnology Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 637141 Singapore, Singapore
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 639798 Singapore, Singapore
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- Advanced Environmental Biotechnology Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 637141 Singapore, Singapore
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 639798 Singapore, Singapore; Advanced Environmental Biotechnology Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 637141 Singapore, Singapore.
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de Aquino S, Fuess LT, Pires EC. Media arrangement impacts cell growth in anaerobic fixed-bed reactors treating sugarcane vinasse: Structured vs. randomic biomass immobilization. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2017; 235:219-228. [PMID: 28365350 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2017.03.120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2017] [Revised: 03/20/2017] [Accepted: 03/21/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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This study reports on the application of an innovative structured-bed reactor (FVR) as an alternative to conventional packed-bed reactors (PBRs) to treat high-strength solid-rich wastewaters. Using the FVR prevents solids from accumulating within the fixed-bed, while maintaining the advantages of the biomass immobilization. The long-term operation (330days) of a FVR and a PBR applied to sugarcane vinasse under increasing organic loads (2.4-18.0kgCODm-3day-1) was assessed, focusing on the impacts of the different media arrangements over the production and retention of biomass. Much higher organic matter degradation rates, as well as long-term operational stability and high conversion efficiencies (>80%) confirmed that the FVR performed better than the PBR. Despite the equivalent operating conditions, the biomass growth yield was different in both reactors, i.e., 0.095gVSSg-1COD (FVR) and 0.066gVSSg-1COD (PBR), indicating a clear control of the media arrangement over the biomass production in fixed-bed reactors.
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- Samuel de Aquino
- Laboratório de Processos Biológicos, Escola de Engenharia de São Carlos, Universidade de São Paulo (LPB/EESC/USP), Av. João Dagnone 1100, São Carlos, São Paulo 13.563-120, Brazil.
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- Laboratório de Processos Biológicos, Escola de Engenharia de São Carlos, Universidade de São Paulo (LPB/EESC/USP), Av. João Dagnone 1100, São Carlos, São Paulo 13.563-120, Brazil.
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- Laboratório de Processos Biológicos, Escola de Engenharia de São Carlos, Universidade de São Paulo (LPB/EESC/USP), Av. João Dagnone 1100, São Carlos, São Paulo 13.563-120, Brazil; Departamento de Hidráulica e Saneamento, Escola de Engenharia de São Carlos, Universidade de São Paulo (SHS/EESC/USP), Av. Trabalhador São-Carlense 400, São Carlos, São Paulo 13.566-590, Brazil.
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Kiyuna LSM, Fuess LT, Zaiat M. Unraveling the influence of the COD/sulfate ratio on organic matter removal and methane production from the biodigestion of sugarcane vinasse. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2017; 232:103-112. [PMID: 28214696 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2017.02.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2017] [Revised: 02/04/2017] [Accepted: 02/08/2017] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Throughout the sugarcane harvest, it is common for sulfate to accumulate in the vinasse of sugar and ethanol plants. However, little is known regarding the influence of sulfate on the anaerobic digestion (AD) of vinasse, which may lead to severe performance losses. This study assessed the influence of various COD/sulfate ratios (12.0, 10.0 and 7.5) on both COD removal and methane (CH4) production from sugarcane vinasse AD. Batch assays were conducted in thermophilic conditions. At a COD/sulfate ratio of 7.5, CH4 production was 35% lower compared with a ratio of 12.0, considering a diversion of approximately 13.6% of the electron flow to sulfidogenesis. The diversion of electrons to sulfidogenesis was negligible at COD/sulfate ratios higher than 25, considering the exponential increase in CH4 production. Organic matter degradation was not greatly affected by sulfidogenesis, with COD removal levels higher than 80%, regardless of the initial COD/sulfate ratio.
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- Luma Sayuri Mazine Kiyuna
- Biological Processes Laboratory, São Carlos School of Engineering, University of São Paulo, 1100 João Dagnone Avenue, 13563-120 São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
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- Biological Processes Laboratory, São Carlos School of Engineering, University of São Paulo, 1100 João Dagnone Avenue, 13563-120 São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
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- Biological Processes Laboratory, São Carlos School of Engineering, University of São Paulo, 1100 João Dagnone Avenue, 13563-120 São Carlos, SP, Brazil; Brazilian Bioethanol Science and Technology Laboratory (CTBE), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), 10000 Giuseppe Máximo Scolfaro Street, 13083-970 Campinas, SP, Brazil.
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Pan X, Angelidaki I, Alvarado-Morales M, Liu H, Liu Y, Huang X, Zhu G. Methane production from formate, acetate and H2/CO2; focusing on kinetics and microbial characterization. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2016; 218:796-806. [PMID: 27423547 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2016.07.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2016] [Revised: 07/07/2016] [Accepted: 07/09/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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For evaluating the methanogenesis from typical methanogenic precursors (formate, acetate and H2/CO2), CH4 production kinetics were investigated at 37±1°C in batch anaerobic digestion tests and stimulated by modified Gompertz model. The results showed that maximum methanation rate from formate, acetate and H2/CO2 were 19.58±0.49, 42.65±1.17 and 314.64±3.58NmL/gVS/d in digested manure system and 6.53±0.31, 132.04±3.96 and 640.16±19.92NmL/gVS/d in sewage sludge system during second generation incubation. Meanwhile the model could not fit well in granular sludge system, while the rate of formate methanation was faster than from H2/CO2 and acetate. Considering both the kinetic results and microbial assay we could conclude that H2/CO2 methanation was the fastest methanogenic step in digested manure and sewage sludge system with Methanomicrobiales as dominant methanogens, while granular sludge with Methanobacteriales as dominant methanogens contributed to the fastest formate methanation.
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- Xiaofang Pan
- Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China; Department of Environment Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen Lyngby 2800, Denmark
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- Department of Environment Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen Lyngby 2800, Denmark
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- Department of Environment Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen Lyngby 2800, Denmark
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- The Third Hospital of Xiamen, Affiliated Hospital of Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xiamen 350122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
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Fagbohungbe MO, Herbert BMJ, Hurst L, Li H, Usmani SQ, Semple KT. Impact of biochar on the anaerobic digestion of citrus peel waste. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2016; 216:142-149. [PMID: 27236401 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2016.04.106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2016] [Revised: 04/17/2016] [Accepted: 04/23/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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In this study, the impact of different types of biochar and biochar ratios on the anaerobic digestion of citrus peel waste was investigated. Citrus peel has an inhibitory effect on anaerobic digestion. The presence of biochar had two effects: a reduction in the length of the lag phase and greater production of methane relative to citrus peel waste only incubations. The microbial lag phases decreased with increase in citrus peel to biochar ratios, with 2:1 having the longest lag phase of 9.4days and 1:3, the shortest, with the value of 7.5days. The cumulative methane production in incubations containing biochar and citrus peel ranged from 163.9 to 186.8ml CH4 gVS(-1), while citrus peel only produced 165.9ml CH4 gVS(-1). Examination of the biochar material revealed colonies of putative methanogens. The synergy of d-limonene adsorption and microbial immobilization by biochar appears to improve the performance of anaerobic digestion.
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- Michael O Fagbohungbe
- Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University, Lancaster LA1 4YQ, United Kingdom
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- Stopford Energy and Environment, Merseyton Road, Ellemere Port, Chester CH65 3AD, United Kingdom
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- Stopford Energy and Environment, Merseyton Road, Ellemere Port, Chester CH65 3AD, United Kingdom
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- Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University, Lancaster LA1 4YQ, United Kingdom
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- Ariva Technology, The Heath Business and Technical Park, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 4EB, United Kingdom
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- Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University, Lancaster LA1 4YQ, United Kingdom.
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Marin Batista JD, Salazar L, Castro L, Escalante H. Co-digestión anaerobia de vinaza y gallinaza de jaula: alternativa para el manejo de residuos agrícolas colombianos. REVISTA COLOMBIANA DE BIOTECNOLOGÍA 2016. [DOI: 10.15446/rev.colomb.biote.v18n2.53853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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La digestión anaerobia es una tecnología atractiva para el manejo de residuos al producir energía en forma de biogás y estabilizar la materia orgánica. En este estudio, se evaluó el proceso de co-digestión de vinaza y gallinaza de jaula como una alternativa de manejo y estabilización de residuos generados por la agroindustria colombiana. Se llevaron a cabo, ensayos de biometanización en relaciones de mezcla vinaza y gallinaza de 1:0, 3:1, 1:3 y 0:1 en base a VS. La relación de 3:1 de vinaza y gallinaza permitió aumentar la producción específica de metano en un 55% respecto a la producción específica ponderada de 0.65 m3 CH4/kg VS. Las mezclas entre los sustratos presentaron un efecto sinérgico positivo. La gallinaza de jaula mejoró la capacidad de amortiguación de la mezcla, disminuyendo el riesgo de acidificación por cambio drástico en el pH durante la digestión de la vinaza. Por otra parte, la vinaza permitió diluir la concentración total de nitrógeno amoniacal evitando la inhibición de amoniaco. Dado el aumento de la producción de metano, el co-tratamiento de vinaza y gallinaza mejora la recuperación de energía y la viabilidad económica de la instalación de la planta de biogás como parte de la cadena de producción de etanol.Palabras clave: digestión anaerobia, vinaza, gallinaza de jaula, prueba de potencial de biometanización, efecto sinérgico
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Ziemiński K, Kowalska-Wentel M. Effect of enzymatic pretreatment on anaerobic co-digestion of sugar beet pulp silage and vinasse. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2015; 180:274-280. [PMID: 25618496 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2014.12.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2014] [Revised: 12/10/2014] [Accepted: 12/11/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Results of sugar beet pulp silage (SBPS) and vinasse (mixed in weight ratios of 3:1, 1:1 and 1:3, respectively) co-fermentation, obtained in this study, provide evidence that addition of too high amount of vinasse into the SBPS decreases biogas yields. The highest biogas productivity (598.1mL/g VS) was achieved at the SBPS-vinasse ratio of 3:1 (w/w). Biogas yields from separately fermented SBPS and vinasse were by 13% and 28.6% lower, respectively. It was found that enzymatic pretreatment of SBPS before methane fermentation that caused partial degradation of component polysaccharides, considerably increased biogas production. The highest biogas yield (765.5mL/g VS) was obtained from enzymatic digests of SBPS-vinasse (3:1) blend (27.9% more than from fermentation of the counterpart blend, which was not treated with enzymes). The simulation of potential biogas production from all the aforementioned mixtures using the Gompertz equation showed fair fit to the experimental results.
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- Krzysztof Ziemiński
- Institute of Fermentation Technology and Microbiology, Lodz University of Technology, Poland.
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- Institute of Fermentation Technology and Microbiology, Lodz University of Technology, Poland
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Fuess LT, Garcia ML. Implications of stillage land disposal: a critical review on the impacts of fertigation. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2014; 145:210-29. [PMID: 25058869 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2014.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2014] [Revised: 07/01/2014] [Accepted: 07/03/2014] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Stillage is the main wastewater from ethanol production, generated specifically in the step of distillation. Regardless the feedstock, stillage contains high concentrations of organic matter, potassium and sulfates, as well as acidic and corrosive characteristics. Currently almost the entire volume of stillage generated in Brazilian distilleries is directed to the fertigation of sugarcane fields, due to its fertilizer character. However, the polluting potential of stillage characterizes its land disposal as problematic, considering probable negative impacts on the soil structure and water resources in case of excessive dosages. Since the literature lacks critical content describing clearly the cons related to the reuse of stillage in agriculture in the long-term, this review aimed to assess the real polluting potential of stillage, and the implications of its land disposal and/or discharge into water bodies. Evidence from the literature indicate that the main obstacles to reuse stillage in natura include risks of soil salinization; clogging of pores, reduction in the microbial activity and the significant depletion of dissolved oxygen concentrations in water bodies; contamination per nitrates and eutrophication; soil structure destabilization due to high concentrations of potassium and sodium; and, possible acidification of soil and water resources, considering the low pH of stillage (∼4,5). Toxic metals, such as cadmium, lead, copper, chromium and nickel, were also identified in concentrations above the recommended limits in stillage samples, increasing risks to human health (e.g. carcinogenic potential) and to crops (e.g. productivity loss). In short, although some studies report benefits from the land application of stillage, its treatment prior to disposal is essential to make fertigation an environmentally suitable practice.
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- Lucas Tadeu Fuess
- Laboratory of Biological Processes, São Carlos School of Engineering (EESC), University of São Paulo (USP), 1100 João Dagnone Avenue, 13563-120 São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
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- Institute of Geosciences and Exact Sciences, UNESP - Univ Estadual Paulista, 1515 24-A Avenue, 13506-900 Rio Claro, SP, Brazil.
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Olsson J, Feng XM, Ascue J, Gentili FG, Shabiimam MA, Nehrenheim E, Thorin E. Co-digestion of cultivated microalgae and sewage sludge from municipal waste water treatment. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2014; 171:203-210. [PMID: 25203227 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2014.08.069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2014] [Revised: 08/14/2014] [Accepted: 08/16/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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In this study two wet microalgae cultures and one dried microalgae culture were co-digested in different proportions with sewage sludge in mesophilic and thermophilic conditions. The aim was to evaluate if the co-digestion could lead to an increased efficiency of methane production compared to digestion of sewage sludge alone. The results showed that co-digestion with both wet and dried microalgae, in certain proportions, increased the biochemical methane potential (BMP) compared with digestion of sewage sludge alone in mesophilic conditions. The BMP was significantly higher than the calculated BMP in many of the mixtures. This synergetic effect was statistically significant in a mixture containing 63% (w/w VS based) undigested sewage sludge and 37% (w/w VS based) wet algae slurry, which produced 23% more methane than observed with undigested sewage sludge alone. The trend was that thermophilic co-digestion of microalgae and undigested sewage sludge did not give the same synergy.
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- Jesper Olsson
- The School of Business, Society and Engineering, Mälardalen University, Box 883, SE-721 23 Västerås, Sweden.
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- JTI - Swedish Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering, Box 7033, SE-750 07 Uppsala, Sweden
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- JTI - Swedish Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering, Box 7033, SE-750 07 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, SE-901 83 Umeå, Sweden
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- Centre for Environmental Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai 400 076, India
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- The School of Business, Society and Engineering, Mälardalen University, Box 883, SE-721 23 Västerås, Sweden
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- The School of Business, Society and Engineering, Mälardalen University, Box 883, SE-721 23 Västerås, Sweden
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