Recent advancements in anaerobic digestion: A Novel approche for waste to energy

Recent Advancements in Anaerobic Digestion and Gasification Technology

“…Such a biotechnological application, which includes the microbial electrochemical process and production of medium-chain fatty acid by anaerobic fermentation, can be coupled with anaerobic digestion. Anaerobic digestion has received immense interest in recent times because it addresses the major challenges faced by developing countries regarding environmental pollution resulting from the use of fossil fuels [8].…”

“…As stated by Sathyan et al [8], the need to improve anaerobic digestion has been of great interest in recent years. The use of different types of additives or accelerants has been explored in several synergies, thereby enhancing the methane yield and quality of digestate, which are products of anaerobic digestion.…”

“…The use of different types of additives or accelerants has been explored in several synergies, thereby enhancing the methane yield and quality of digestate, which are products of anaerobic digestion. It is important to know that the use of the additive in enhancing the performance of anaerobic digestion reduces the challenges associated with slow start-up, substrate-induced inhibition, and low energy output [8]. Some of these additives include microbes, enzymes, microelements, biological metabolites, adsorbents, deforming agents, and chelating agents.…”