Abstract
Three alternatives for converting organic wastes to energy: biohydrogen production, direct electricity production via microbial cells (MFC), and methane production were evaluated. Biohydrogen production, MFC, or a combination could triple the energy production from organic wastes, compared to methane production. Biohydrogen required increased hydrogen yield or a second process that utilizes the electrons present in the fermentation products; thus, efforts are best focused on optimizing the energy recovery from fermentative products. The MFC is the best option in terms of energy-production efficiency, as long as substrate conversion to electron flow at the anode is high. This is an abstract of a paper presented at the 228th ACS National Meeting (Philadelphia, PA 8/22-26/2004).
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | ACS National Meeting Book of Abstracts |
Volume | 228 |
Edition | 1 |
State | Published - 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | Abstracts of Papers - 228th ACS National Meeting - Philadelphia, PA, United States Duration: Aug 22 2004 → Aug 26 2004 |
Other
Other | Abstracts of Papers - 228th ACS National Meeting |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Philadelphia, PA |
Period | 8/22/04 → 8/26/04 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Chemistry(all)