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DOI 10.1002/elsc.201800032
Title (Primary) Biomass potential analysis of aquatic biomass and challenges for its use as a nonconventional substrate in naerobic digestion plants
Author Zehnsdorf, A.; Moeller, L.; Stabenau, N.; Bauer, A.; Wedwitschka, H.; Gallegos, D.; Stinner, W.; Herbes, C.
Source Titel Engineering in Life Sciences
Year 2018
Department UBZ
Volume 18
Issue 7
Page From 492
Page To 497
Language englisch
Keywords Anaerobic digestion; Aquatic macrophytes; Biogas; Biogas plants; Substrate
Abstract Aquatic macrophytes are important components of aquatic habitats. However, the overgrowth of aquatic plants can cause severe problems for the management of bodies of water. As a result, these plants must be removed and disposed of as waste. However, the usage of this biomass as a substrate in biogas plants would appear to be more beneficial. The present study shows the advantages and barriers to the use of harvested aquatic biomass for energy production in Germany. The results cover several aspects of this issue, such as the question of biomass potential, the quality of the harvested aquatic plants, and ensiling for the purpose of conservation for anaerobic digestion. In addition, the social aspects of the de‐weeding in bodies of water are discussed.
Persistent UFZ Identifier https://www.ufz.de/index.php?en=20939&ufzPublicationIdentifier=20670
Zehnsdorf, A., Moeller, L., Stabenau, N., Bauer, A., Wedwitschka, H., Gallegos, D., Stinner, W., Herbes, C. (2018):
Biomass potential analysis of aquatic biomass and challenges for its use as a nonconventional substrate in naerobic digestion plants
Eng. Life Sci. 18 (7), 492 - 497 10.1002/elsc.201800032