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Ng HJ, Goh KM, Yahya A, Abdul-Wahab MF. Microbial community dynamics and functional potentials in the conversion of oil palm wastes into biomethane. 3 Biotech 2024; 14:91. [PMID: 38419684 PMCID: PMC10897112 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-024-03933-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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Oil palm processing generates substantial waste materials rich in organic content, posing various environmental challenges. Anaerobic digestion (AD), particularly for palm oil mill effluent (POME), offers a sustainable solution, by converting waste into valuable biomethane for thermal energy or electricity generation. The synergistic activities of the AD microbiota directly affect the biomethane production, and the microbial community involved in biomethane production in POME anaerobic digestion has been reported. The composition of bacterial and archaeal communities varies under different substrate and physicochemical conditions. This review discusses the characteristics of POME, explores the microbial members engaged in each stage of AD, and elucidates the impacts of substrate and physicochemical conditions on the microbial community dynamics, with a specific focus on POME. Finally, the review outlines current research needs and provides future perspectives on optimizing the microbial communities for enhanced biomethane production from oil palm wastes.
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- Hui Jing Ng
- Faculty of Science, Department of Biosciences, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Biosciences, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Biosciences, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Biosciences, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
- Taiwan-Malaysia Innovation Centre for Clean Water and Sustainable Energy (WISE Centre), 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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Chai A, Wong YS, Ong SA, Lutpi NA, Sam ST, Wirach T, Kee WC, Khoo HC. Exploring the potential of thermophilic anaerobic co-digestion between agro-industrial waste and water hyacinth: operational performance, kinetic study and degradation pathway. Bioprocess Biosyst Eng 2023:10.1007/s00449-023-02879-0. [PMID: 37160769 DOI: 10.1007/s00449-023-02879-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Anaerobic co-digestion (co-AD) of agro-industrial waste, namely, palm oil mill effluent (POME) and sugarcane vinasse (Vn), with water hyacinth (WH) as co-substrate was carried out in two separate Anaerobic Suspended Growth Closed Bioreactors (ASGCBs) under thermophilic (55 °C) conditions. The highest chemical oxygen demand (COD) and soluble COD reduction in co-AD of POME-WH (78.61%, 78.86%) is slightly higher than co-AD of Vn-WH (75.75%, 78.24%). However, VFA reduction in co-AD of POME-WH (96.41%) is higher compared to co-AD of Vn-WH (85.94%). Subsequently, biogas production peaked at 13438 mL/day values and 16122 mL/day for co-AD of POME-WH and Vn-WH, respectively. However, the methane content was higher in the co-AD of POME-WH (72.04%) than in the co-AD of Vn-WH (69.86%). Growth yield (YG), maximum specific substrate utilization rate (rx,max) and maximum specific biomass growth rate (μmax) are higher in co-AD of POME-WH, as supported by the higher mixed liquor volatile suspended solids (MLVSS) and COD reduction efficiency compared to co-AD of Vn-WH. However, methane yield ([Formula: see text]) reported in the co-AD of POME-WH and Vn-WH are 0.2748 and 0.3112 L CH4/g CODreduction, respectively, which suggests that WH is a more suitable co-substrate for Vn compared to POME.
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- Audrey Chai
- Faculty of Civil Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, 02600, Arau, Perlis, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Civil Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, 02600, Arau, Perlis, Malaysia.
- Water Research and Environmental Sustainability Growth, Centre of Excellence (WAREG), Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Perlis, Malaysia.
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- Faculty of Civil Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, 02600, Arau, Perlis, Malaysia
- Water Research and Environmental Sustainability Growth, Centre of Excellence (WAREG), Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Perlis, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Civil Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, 02600, Arau, Perlis, Malaysia
- Water Research and Environmental Sustainability Growth, Centre of Excellence (WAREG), Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Perlis, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, 02600, Arau, Perlis, Malaysia
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- Division of Physical Science, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, 90112, Thailand
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- Faculty of Civil Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, 02600, Arau, Perlis, Malaysia
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- Bio Synergy Laboratories Sdn Bhd, Lot 1109, Mukim Malau, Daerah Kubang PasuJitra, 06000, Kedah, Malaysia
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Effect of operating temperature in the anaerobic degradation of palm oil mill effluent: Process performance, microbial community, and biokinetic evaluation. CHEMICAL PAPERS 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11696-022-02247-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Seekao N, Sangsri S, Rakmak N, Dechapanya W, Siripatana C. Co-digestion of palm oil mill effluent with chicken manure and crude glycerol: biochemical methane potential by monod kinetics. Heliyon 2021; 7:e06204. [PMID: 33615010 PMCID: PMC7881235 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Revised: 01/14/2021] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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In Thailand, the palm oil industry produces a huge amount of palm oil mill effluent (POME), mostly used for electricity generation through biogas production. Co-digestion with other waste can further improve biogas yield and solve waste management problems. Most previous studies relied on biochemical methane potential (BMP) assay or batch co-digestion to obtain the optimal mixing ratio, ignoring the kinetic part or treat it for sole discussion of the results. This work directly uses mechanistic models based on Monod kinetics to describe the experimental results obtained from the co-digestion of POME (40 ml, BMP = 281.2 mlCH4/gCODadded)) with chicken manure (CM) (0–50 g) and crude glycerol (Gly) (0–10 ml). The best mixing ratio between CM and POME was 5 gCM: 40 mlPOME (BMP = 276.9 mlCH4/gCODadded). The best ratio for Gly and POME was 2 mlGly: 40 mlPOME (BMP = 211.9 mlCH4/gCODadded). Adding Gly only 2 mlGly/40 mlPOME doubled the amount of biogas. Hence, crude glycerol is a good substrate for on-demand biogas output. The co-digestion increases the methane output but with a decreased yield. A multi-substrate Monod model was developed based on the levels of digestion difficulty. A partial-least squared fitting was used to estimate its main parameters. All parameters included in the model passed the significant tests at a 95% confidence level. The model can describe the experimental results very well, predict observable state variables of batch co-digestion, and allow a simple extension for continuous co-digestion dynamics. A limited continuous experiment was conducted to confirm the applicability of the model parameters of POME digestion obtained from BMP tests to predict a continuous AD. The results show good potential but must be carefully interpreted. It is generally possible and practical to directly obtain design and operational parameters from BMP assays based on only accumulated biogas curves and initial and final COD/VS.
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- Narongsak Seekao
- School of Engineering and Technology, Walailak University, 80161, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
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- School of Engineering and Technology, Walailak University, 80161, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
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- School of Engineering and Technology, Walailak University, 80161, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand.,Biomass and Oil-Palm Excellence Center, Walailak University, 80161, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
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- School of Engineering and Technology, Walailak University, 80161, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand.,Biomass and Oil-Palm Excellence Center, Walailak University, 80161, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
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- School of Engineering and Technology, Walailak University, 80161, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand.,Biomass and Oil-Palm Excellence Center, Walailak University, 80161, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
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Biogas Production Optimization from POME by Using Anaerobic Digestion Process. JOURNAL OF APPLIED SCIENCE & PROCESS ENGINEERING 2019. [DOI: 10.33736/jaspe.1711.2019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The aim of this research is to optimize Biogas production from palm oil mill effluent (POME) with organic loading rate (OLR), carbon-to-nitrogen (C / N) ratio and pH using anaerobic processes. This study explores the potential of POME in anaerobic digestion with the perspective to develop a constructive process to treat POME and it can significantly contribute to biogas production. Design of Experiment (DoE) is used to determine the inputs (OLR, C/N, pH) for conducting research to achieve outputs (biogas production). Based on Central Composite Design (CCD), 5 levels of inputs for pH, C/N, and OLR are obtained. The findings of data analysis from Response Surface Methodology (RSM) shows that pH of 6.9, C/N of 30, and OLR of 6 VSS g/L.d have contributed to obtaining 3.8 L/day biogas production from POME. Treating POME anaerobically has proven to be successful because it is value-effective and environmentally friendly. The consequences of the research outcome in terms of environmental pollution are huge. The study suggests implementing a pilot scale study for producing required data is needed in developing economic scale POME treatment plant.
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Thanh PM, Ketheesan B, Zhou Y, Stuckey DC. Effect of operating conditions on speciation and bioavailability of trace metals in submerged anaerobic membrane bioreactors. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2017; 243:810-819. [PMID: 28724252 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2017.07.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2017] [Revised: 07/05/2017] [Accepted: 07/06/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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This study investigated the effect of changes in pH (7, 6.5 and 6), hydraulic retention time (HRT) (6h, 4h, and 2h), solids retention time (SRT) (100d and 25d) on the speciation of trace metals (TMs) in submerged anaerobic membrane bioreactors (SAMBRs). The results showed that the metal retention capacity of SAMBRs reduced when the pH, HRT and SRT were reduced i.e. up to 21.9%, 39.1%, and 17.1%, respectively, but it was also found that the speciation of these TMs generally shifted towards highly bioavailable fractions i.e. Soluble and Exchangeable. The degree of shifting in speciation depended on the affinity of the TMs for anaerobic sludge and their sensitivity to the changes. TMs with the most and the least significant changes in speciation were Fe and Mn, respectively.
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- Pham Minh Thanh
- Interdisciplinary Graduate School, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore; Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute, Advanced Environmental Biotechnology Centre, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637141, Singapore
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- Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute, Advanced Environmental Biotechnology Centre, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637141, Singapore
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- Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute, Advanced Environmental Biotechnology Centre, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637141, Singapore; School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637141, Singapore
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- Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute, Advanced Environmental Biotechnology Centre, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637141, Singapore; Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, UK.
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Lau YY, Wong YS, Teng TT, Morad N, Rafatullah M, Ong SA. Degradation of cationic and anionic dyes in coagulation–flocculation process using bi-functionalized silica hybrid with aluminum-ferric as auxiliary agent. RSC Adv 2015. [DOI: 10.1039/c5ra01346a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Cationic dye (methylene blue) and anionic dye (methyl orange) degradation in the coagulation process was demonstrated.
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- Yen-Yie Lau
- School of Industrial Technology
- Universiti Sains Malaysia
- 11800 Minden
- Malaysia
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- School of Industrial Technology
- Universiti Sains Malaysia
- 11800 Minden
- Malaysia
- School of Environmental Engineering
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- School of Industrial Technology
- Universiti Sains Malaysia
- 11800 Minden
- Malaysia
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- School of Industrial Technology
- Universiti Sains Malaysia
- 11800 Minden
- Malaysia
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- School of Industrial Technology
- Universiti Sains Malaysia
- 11800 Minden
- Malaysia
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- School of Environmental Engineering
- Universiti Malaysia Perlis
- 02600 Arau
- Malaysia
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Yu B, Zhang D, Shan A, Lou Z, Yuan H, Huang X, Yuan W, Dai X, Zhu N. Methane-rich biogas production from waste-activated sludge with the addition of ferric chloride under a thermophilic anaerobic digestion system. RSC Adv 2015. [DOI: 10.1039/c5ra02362a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Three ferric salts, i.e. Fe(NO3)3, Fe2(SO4)3 and FeCl3 were introduced to test the potential effects on sludge thermophilic anaerobic digestion, and a favourable environment was created with the addition of FeCl3.
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- Bao Yu
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Shanghai
- P. R. China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Shanghai
- P. R. China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Shanghai
- P. R. China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Shanghai
- P. R. China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Shanghai
- P. R. China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Shanghai
- P. R. China
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- Shanghai Environmental Sanitation Engineering Design Institute
- Shanghai
- P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Urban Pollution Control
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering
- Tongji University
- Shanghai 200092
- P. R. China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Shanghai
- P. R. China
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