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The Effects of Using Evogen Biogas Additive on the Microbiome and Performance of Full-Scale Biogas Plant

Version 1 : Received: 5 June 2023 / Approved: 6 June 2023 / Online: 6 June 2023 (05:32:29 CEST)

How to cite: Sfetsas, T.; Panou, M.; Chioti, A.G.; Prokopidou, N.; Dalla, I. The Effects of Using Evogen Biogas Additive on the Microbiome and Performance of Full-Scale Biogas Plant. Preprints 2023, 2023060383. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202306.0383.v1 Sfetsas, T.; Panou, M.; Chioti, A.G.; Prokopidou, N.; Dalla, I. The Effects of Using Evogen Biogas Additive on the Microbiome and Performance of Full-Scale Biogas Plant. Preprints 2023, 2023060383. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202306.0383.v1

Abstract

Biogas production from organic waste is a promising renewable energy source, but achieving optimal production and digester stability can be challenging. This study investigated the impact of the Evogen microbial additive on biogas production and digester quality through microbial abundance and physicochemical parameter analysis. Two biogas plants, BG01 and BG02, were examined using 16S rRNA profiling to assess microbial abundance. Simultaneously, physicochemical parameters, including FOS/TAC ratio, total solids, volatile solids, biogas production, and VFA profile, were measured to evaluate digester performance. Results revealed distinct microbial community shifts in Evogen-treated digesters. Increased abundance of methanogenic archaea and hydrolytic bacteria indicated improved anaerobic digestion. Evogen supplementation also positively affected digester performance, with higher FOS/TAC ratios indicating enhanced acidification and methanogenesis. Reductions in total solids and volatile solids demonstrated improved organic matter degradation. Significantly higher biogas production was observed in Evogen-treated digesters, highlighting its potential as a microbial additive. Furthermore, VFA profiling demonstrated improved process stability and reduced substrate inhibition in Evogen-treated digesters. In summary, Evogen microbial additive positively influenced microbial dynamics, improving biogas production and digester quality. These findings contribute to optimizing biogas production systems and understanding the complex microbial interactions within anaerobic digesters.

Keywords

anaerobic digestion; hydrolytic bacteria; biogas additives; evogen biogas additive; supplements

Subject

Environmental and Earth Sciences, Other

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