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Design of bioreactors for biohydrogen production

K. Y. Show, Z. P. Zhang, D. J. Lee

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Abstract

Using dark fermentation, hydrogen can be generated from renewable organics including waste materials. Key to successful application of anaerobic fermentation is to uncouple liquid and biomass retention times in reactor system. This paper reviews reactor configurations (fixed-bed, fluidized-bed, upflow anaerobic sludge blanket and continuous stirred tank reactors) and operating processes (batch, semi-continuous and continuous). Immobilized- and suspended- cell systems are compared based on biomass growth in forms of granular, biofilm, gel-entrapped bioparticle and flocs.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)941-949
JournalJournal of Scientific and Industrial Research
Volume67
Issue number11
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2008
Externally publishedYes

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UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Research Keywords

  • Anaerobic fermentation
  • Biohydrogen
  • Bioreactors
  • Reactor configuration

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