Microbial Pretreatment of Waste for Anaerobic Digestion

Authors

Braden Myers, Brigham Young University
Jaron Hansen, Brigham Young University

Keywords

microbial pretreatment, waste, anaerobic digestion, Caldicellulosiruptor bescii

College

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Department

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Abstract

The aim of this research was to demonstrate Caldicellulosiruptor bescii is a feasible microbial pretreatment of lignocellulose for enhanced production of biogas when coupled with secondary anaerobic digestion. Before anaerobic digestion of waste can reach its maximum energy production potential, economically sound methods for pretreatments that allow increased digestion of waste materials must be developed. Many types of waste cannot be broken down sufficiently by anaerobic digestion alone. Overcoming this hurdle through successful feedstock pretreatment would unlock a vast potential supply of renewable energy feedstock materials.

Recommended Citation

Myers, Braden and Hansen, Jaron (2016) "Microbial Pretreatment of Waste for Anaerobic Digestion," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2016: Iss. 1, Article 209.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2016/iss1/209