METHANE PRODUCTION

Feb 10 2025SCIENCE

How Different Fats Can Boost Methane Production

Anaerobic digestion (AD) is a method where microorganisms convert organic materials, like food scraps and sludge, into biogas, which can be used as a renewable energy source. The efficiency of AD can be influenced by different types of fatty acids. Fatty acids are found in many products and biological processes. However, the impact of different types of thes...

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Jan 07 2025SCIENCE

Bacteria Turn CO2 into Methane: A New Way Forward

Did you know that bacteria can turn carbon dioxide into a useful gas called methane? Scientists have found a way to make E. coli, a common and easy-to-grow bacterium, produce methane. They added special genes from another type of bacteria, Rhodopseudomonas palustris, to E. coli. These genes gave E. coli the ability to convert CO2 into methane. In fact, some of these ...

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Dec 14 2024ENVIRONMENT

Transforming Fruit and Veg Waste into Energy: A Sonic Solution

Imagine turning your leftover fruits and vegetables into a clean energy source. That's what scientists are exploring with ultrasonic pretreated waste. They're mixing fruit and veg waste with sewage sludge and using anaerobic digestion to produce biomethane. This isn't just about reducing waste; it's about finding an alternative to fossil fuels. The researchers teste...

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