Electrochemical fermentation of biomass

Conference · Thu Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1983 · ASAE Tech. Pap.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6154001

Brumm, T J; Day, D L; Steinberg, M P

This paper summarizes research or the integration of aerobic biomass treatment and in situ electrolysis. Water is split into oxygen (used for microbial respiration) and hydrogen. The microflora greatly enhanced hydrogen production; Faraday current efficiencies > 100% were seen. There was, however, evidence of microbial inhibition due to the electrolysis.

• Research Organization: Agr Eng. Dept., Univ. of Illinois, Urbana, IL
• OSTI ID: 6154001
• Report Number(s): CONF-831275-
• Journal Information: ASAE Tech. Pap.; (United States), Vol. 83-3573; Conference: Winter meeting of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers, Chicago, IL, USA, 13 Dec 1983
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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