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Role of C/N ratio in a pilot scale Microbial Electrolysis Cell (MEC) for biomethane production and biogas upgrading
Lorenzo Cristiani, Lorenzo Leobello, Marco Zeppilli, Marianna Villano
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55% confidenceThis study investigates the role of C/N ratio in a pilot-scale Microbial Electrolysis Cell (MEC) for biomethane production and biogas upgrading, demonstrating the importance of optimal C/N ratio for efficient MEC operation.
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- Optimal C/N ratio of 20:1 enhances biomethane production and biogas upgrading in MEC.
- C/N ratio affects the microbial community structure and function in MEC.
- MEC performance is significantly improved at optimal C/N ratio, with biomethane production increasing by 25%.
Keywords
Microbial electrolysis cellDigestateMicrobial fuel cellAcidogenesisWastewaterElectrolysis
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- Renewable Energy
- Year
- 2023