Fate of trace metals in anaerobic digestion

Fermoso, F. G., van Hullebusch, E. D., Guibaud, G., Collins, G., Svensson, B. H., Carliell-Marquet, C., Vink, J. P. M., Esposito, G. and Frunzo, L. (2015) Fate of trace metals in anaerobic digestion. In: Guebitz, G.M., Bauer, A., Bochmann, G., Gronauer, A. and Weiss, S. (eds.) Biogas Science and Technology. Series: Advances in Biochemical Engineering/Biotechnology, 151. Springer International Publishing, pp. 171-195. ISBN 9783319219929 (doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-21993-6_7)

Abstract

A challenging, and largely uncharted, area of research in the field of anaerobic digestion science and technology is in understanding the roles of trace metals in enabling biogas production. This is a major knowledge gap and a multifaceted problem involving metal chemistry; physical interactions of metal and solids; microbiology; and technology optimization. Moreover, the fate of trace metals, and the chemical speciation and transport of trace metals in environments—often agricultural lands receiving discharge waters from anaerobic digestion processes—simultaneously represents challenges for environmental protection and opportunities to close process loops in anaerobic digestion.

• Item Type: Book Sections
• Status: Published
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Collins, Dr Gavin
• Authors: Fermoso, F. G., van Hullebusch, E. D., Guibaud, G., Collins, G., Svensson, B. H., Carliell-Marquet, C., Vink, J. P. M., Esposito, G., and Frunzo, L.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Infrastructure and Environment
• Publisher: Springer International Publishing
• ISSN: 0724-6145
• ISBN: 9783319219929