Methane production from the anaerobic digestion of some marine macrophytes

Member of
HBOI Faculty Contributions
Contributors
Habig, C.
Ryther, John H.
Publisher
Elsevier B.V.
Date Issued
1983
Note

To date, seaweed energy research has emphasized cultivation, while a marked paucity of information exists regarding the comparative performance of these algae as a methanogenic-substrate. Only two species, the giant kelp, Macrocystis pyrifera and Gracilaria tikvahiae, have been tested in fermentation trials (6, 7, 8). The relative merits of a red, a green, and a brown algae, run vis à vis at four different loading rates, will be discussed in this report. In addition, two loading procedures were utilized to access what, if any, effect they might have on digester performance.

Language
English
Type
Text
Genre
article
Extent
15 p.
Subject (Topical)
Methane
Biogas
Biomass
Marine plants
Digester gas
Identifier
3331836
Additional Information
To date, seaweed energy research has emphasized cultivation, while a marked paucity of information exists regarding the comparative performance of these algae as a methanogenic-substrate. Only two species, the giant kelp, Macrocystis pyrifera and Gracilaria tikvahiae, have been tested in fermentation trials (6, 7, 8). The relative merits of a red, a green, and a brown algae, run vis à vis at four different loading rates, will be discussed in this report. In addition, two loading procedures were utilized to access what, if any, effect they might have on digester performance.
The final published version of this manuscript is available at http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/01663097 and may be cited as: Habig, C., & Ryther, J. H. (1983). Methane production from the anaerobic digestion of some marine macrophytes. Resources and Conservation, 8(3), 271-279. doi:10.1016/0166-3097(83)90029-9
Florida Atlantic University. Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute contribution #277.
Date Backup
1983
Date Text
1983
DOI
10.1016/0166-3097(83)90029-9
Date Issued (EDTF)
1983
Extension


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FADT3331836
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single unit
Organizations
Attributed name: Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
Person Preferred Name

Habig, C.

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15 p.
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3331836
Title Plain
Methane production from the anaerobic digestion of some marine macrophytes
URL
http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3331836
Origin Information

Elsevier B.V.
1983
single unit
Title
Methane production from the anaerobic digestion of some marine macrophytes
Other Title Info

Methane production from the anaerobic digestion of some marine macrophytes