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Impact of Nutrient Media and Temperature Shift on Methane Productivity and Carbon Monoxide Conversion in Syngas Biomethanation

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Syngas biomethanation is an emerging technology which accelerates the utilization of gasification products. However, to upscale the process and reach technological maturity, the supply of nutrients is an important aspect to consider. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of three different nutrient media (defined basal medium, digestate and reject water) on CH 4 productivity and CO conversion kinetics. Additionally, the feasibility of using a mesophilic inoculum for the transition to thermophilic conditions was assessed. The results show that the utilization of undefined nutrient media (digestate and reject water) is competitive with synthetic defined media concerning the kinetics of CH 4 productivity and CO conversion. Still, nutrient-specific differences in the microbial composition were observed alongside a temperature-driven shift. Carbon monoxide was mainly converted to acetate, which was metabolized to H 2 and CO 2 by syntrophic acetate oxidizing bacteria (SAOB) and subsequently used for hydrogenotrophic methanogenesis.

Source: Waste and Biomass Valorization

DOI: 10.1007/s12649-025-03257-5

Authors: Florian Gabler, George Cheng, Leticia Pizzul, Leandro Janke, Anna Schnürer, Åke Nordberg

Institution: Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Production

Subfield: Building and Construction

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Climate action, Affordable and clean energy, Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,790