Biogas Production and Characterization from Synergized Agricultural Wastes

Tambuwal A. D., Ogbiko C.

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Anaerobic co-digestion strategies are needed to enhance biogas production from suitable substrate. Co-digestion of agricultural wastes with animal manure with low carbon content can improve process stability and methane production. In this study, anaerobic digestion of selected agricultural wastes and co-digestion using cow dung was conducted to determine the biogas potential. Co-digestion substantially increased the biogas yields by 44 to 47% over the control (fresh and dried synergized wastes). Methane was confirmed as the main constituent of the produced biogas

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