Wastewater: A Potential Bioenergy Resource.

Prakash, Jyotsana; Sharma, Rakesh; Ray, Subhasree; Koul, Shikha; Kalia, Vipin Chandra

Wastewaters are a rich source of nutrients for microorganisms. However, if left unattended the biodegradation may lead to severe environmental hazards. The wastewaters can thus be utilized for the production of various value added products including bioenergy (H2 and CH4). A number of studies have reported utilization of various wastewaters for energy production. Depending on the nature of the wastewater, different reactor configurations, wastewater and inoculum pretreatments, co-substrate utilizations along with other process parameters have been studied for efficient product formation. Only a few studies have reported sequential utilization of wastewaters for H2 and CH4 production despite its huge potential for complete waste degradation.

MARINE microorganisms; BIODEGRADATION; WASTEWATER treatment; BIOMASS energy; METHANE & the environment

Indian Journal of Microbiology, 2018, Vol 58, Issue 2, p127

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Academic Journal

10.1007/s12088-017-0703-z