Maximizing Biogas production with Post-treatment applications

Anaerobic digestion is a sustainable process that combines waste management, nutrient recycling and clean energy production. However, a significant portion of the feedstock’s energetic potential remains untapped in the digestate, resulting in suboptimal methane recovery and overall process efficiency.

This project proposes to evaluate the effect of post-treatments on digested materials from various feedstocks, as well as their cost-efficiency, through a systematic review and meta-analysis. The results will provide valuable insights for researchers, enabling them to optimize post-treatment research. Moreover, industry stakeholders, including equipment producers and technology developers, will be able to apply the project’s findings to develop more effective and commercially viable solutions.

Scientific output

The following articles have been published within the project:

• Magnetic nanoparticles for eliminating endocrine-disrupting compounds in water treatment – a quantitative systematic analysis (2024)
• Methane yield response to pretreatment is dependent on substrate chemical composition: a meta-analysis on anaerobic digestion systems (2024)