Biochemical conversion of fruit rind of Telfairia occidentalis (fluted pumpkin) and poultry manure
| Autor: | J.O. Izebere, Samuel Olatunde Dahunsi, Solomon U. Oranusi, Munachi Enyinnaya, Abimbola Peter Oluyori, Vincent Enon Efeovbokhan, T. A. Adekanye, J. O. Ojediran, Adeniyi Olayanju, S. Zahedi |
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| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
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Pre treatment
Renewable Energy Sustainability and the Environment 020209 energy Energy Engineering and Power Technology Biomass Environmental pollution 02 engineering and technology food.food Telfairia occidentalis Fuel Technology food Nuclear Energy and Engineering Agronomy Biogas 0202 electrical engineering electronic engineering information engineering Environmental science Poultry manure |
| DOI: | 10.6084/m9.figshare.7049981 |
| Popis: | Environmental pollution by solid wastes and inadequate energy supply are some of the major challenges facing the developing world. This study evaluated the potentials of Fluted pumpkin fruit rind and poultry manure for biogas generation. Mechanical and thermo-alkaline pre-treatments were applied to two samples labeled ‘O’ and ‘P’ while the third sample (Q) had no thermo-alkaline treatment. The physicochemical characteristics of the substrates revealed richness in nutrients and mineral elements. The results showed that use of a combination of pre-treatment methods enhanced the biogas yield in the pre-treated substrates. Analysis of the gas composition showed 66.5 ± 2.5% Methane, 25 ± 1% Carbon dioxide; 58.5 ± 2.5% Methane, 26 ± 1% Carbon dioxide; 54.5 ± 1.5% Methane, 28 ± 2% Carbon dioxide for the three experiments, respectively. All the obtained values show the models had a high predictive ability. The substrates should be further used for energy generation. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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