Study on the mechanism of action of methane production by co-fermentation of sludge and lignite

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To improve the methanogenic efficiency of lignite anaerobic fermentation and explore innovative approaches to sludge utilization, a co-fermentation technique involving lignite and sludge was employed for converting biomass into biomethane. Volatile suspended solids were introduced as a native enrichment of the sludge and mixed with lignite for fermentation. The synergistic fermentation mechanism between sludge and lignite for biomethane production was analyzed through biochemical methane potential experiments, measurement of various parameters pre- and post-fermentation, observation of bacterial population changes during the peak of reaction, carbon migration assessment, and evaluation of rheological characteristics. The results showed that the addition of sludge in the anaerobic fermentation process improved the microorganisms' ability to degrade lignite and bolstered biomethane production. Notably, the maximum methane production recorded was 215.52 mL/g-volatile suspended solids, achieved at a sludge to coal ratio of 3:1, with a synergistic growth rate of 25.37%. Furthermore, the removal rates of total suspended solids, and total chemical oxygen demand exhibited an upward trend with an increasing percentage of sludge in the mixture. The relative abundance and activity of the methanogens population were found to increase with an appropriate ratio of sludge to lignite. This observation confirmed the migration of carbon between the solid-liquid-gas phases, promoting enhanced system affinity. Additionally, the changes in solid-liquid phase parameters before and after the reaction indicated that the addition of sludge improved the system's degradation capacity. The results of the study hold significant implications in realizing the resource utilization of sludge and lignite while contributing to environmental protection endeavors.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:47

Enthalten in:

Bioprocess and biosystems engineering - 47(2024), 4 vom: 13. Apr., Seite 483-493

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Guo, Hongyu [VerfasserIn]
Zhang, Yawei [VerfasserIn]
Xia, Daping [VerfasserIn]
Liu, Yucheng [VerfasserIn]
Chen, Zhenhong [VerfasserIn]
Li, Bing [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

7440-44-0
Carbon
Carbon balance
Co-fermentation
Coal
Journal Article
Lignite
Methane
Microbial flora
OP0UW79H66
Sewage
Sludge

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Date Completed 10.04.2024

Date Revised 10.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1007/s00449-024-02979-5

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM369678346