Thermochemical pretreatment of water hyacinth for improved biomethanation

Journal Article · Thu Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1993 · Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02788902· OSTI ID:6748099

Patel, V; Desai, M; Madamwar, D ^[1]

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1. Sardar Patel Univ., Gujarat (India)

Water hyacinth was subjected to various thermochemical pretreatments and used as a substrate in anaerobic digestion for biomethanation. Results indicate that the pretreatment increased the solubility of biomass and improved gas production. Best results were obtained when water hyacinth was treated at pH 11.00 and temperature 121[degrees]C. Severe treatment conditions showed a negative effect, especially on methanogenic bacteria, caused by toxic compounds produced during treatment. 19 refs., 1 fig., 2 tabs.

• OSTI ID: 6748099
• Journal Information: Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology; (United States), Journal Name: Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology; (United States) Vol. 42:1; ISSN ABIBDL; ISSN 0273-2289
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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09 BIOMASS FUELS
090900* -- Biomass Fuels-- Processing-- (1990-)
ALKANES
ANAEROBIC DIGESTION
AQUATIC ORGANISMS
BIOCONVERSION
BIOSYNTHESIS
DIGESTION
HYDROCARBONS
LILIOPSIDA
MAGNOLIOPHYTA
MANAGEMENT
METHANE
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
PLANTS
PROCESSING
SYNTHESIS
THERMAL DEGRADATION
WASTE MANAGEMENT
WASTE PROCESSING
WATER HYACINTHS