- Turning Waste into Power: Smarter Biogas Systems
What if your food waste could power your home? Our latest study dives into optimizing biogas production by tweaking two key factors: organic loading rate (OLR) and hydraulic retention time (HRT). We found that a two-stage digestion system—splitting hydrogen and methane production—not only boosts energy output but also improves efficiency by over 50%! Plus, managing leftover slurry could unlock even more energy. Smarter design, cleaner energy, and a step closer to a sustainable future. 🌱⚡
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.12.495
Fig. Exergy flow of two-stage anaerobic digestion system.
2. 🌿 Turning Trash into Treasure: How Raw Mushroom Waste Can Power a Greener Future
Mushroom farming creates tons of raw waste—costly and polluting. But a new study shows it can be transformed into high-energy biomass pellets using an electric composter. In just 5 hours, the waste’s energy value jumped from 14.07 to 18.76 MJ/kg—no binders needed. Fast, clean, and sustainable, this method turns agricultural waste into a renewable fuel source.
https://doi.org/10.3390/pr10030463
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