Biogas and volatile fatty acids biorefinery by co-digestion of fruit juice industry wastes with lignocellulosic biomass
Grant holder: Prof J Görgens
Institution: Stellenbosch University
Grant: CSIR/IU/WRIU/2016/008
Duration: 1 April 2016 to 30 June 2019
Status: Complete
Project outline: The aim of the project is to assess the composition and biomethane potential of fruit juice solid waste, liquid waste and co-digestion of liquid and solid waste. The ability of lignocellulosic biomass as supplementary feed stock for improved production of biomethane and VFAs. The co-production of biomethane and VFAs and or sequential production of biomethane and VFAs, and the suitability of biomethane and or VFA process residues as a fertiliser.
| » | Briefing note: Continuous in situ extraction of volatile fatty acids in an anaerobic digestive system (2019) |
| » | Dissertation: Kell, C.J.K (2019). Anaerobic co-digestion of fruit juice industry wastes with lignocellulosic biomass. Master’s Thesis. Stellenbosch: Stellenbosch University. |
| » | Dissertation: James, G (2020). In situ extraction of volatile fatty acids from anaerobic digestion systems. Master’s Thesis. Stellenbosch: Stellenbosch University. |