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Acetogen
An acetogen is a microorganism that generates acetate as a product of anaerobic respiration.
An acetogen is a microorganism that generates acetate as a product of anaerobic respiration.
Acetogenesis
Acetogenesis is a process through which acetate is produced by anaerobic bacteria from a variety of energy (for example, hydrogen) and carbon (for example, carbon dioxide) sources.
Acetogenesis is a process through which acetate is produced by anaerobic bacteria from a variety of energy (for example, hydrogen) and carbon (for example, carbon dioxide) sources.
Anaerobic digestion
Anaerobic digestion is a series of processes in which microorganisms break down biodegradable material in the absence of oxygen.
Anaerobic digestion is a series of processes in which microorganisms break down biodegradable material in the absence of oxygen.
Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Association
The Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Association is a United Kingdom based trade association for the anaerobic digestion and biogas industries.
The Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Association is a United Kingdom based trade association for the anaerobic digestion and biogas industries.
Anaerobic respiration
Anaerobic respiration is a form of respiration using electron acceptors other than oxygen.
Anaerobic respiration is a form of respiration using electron acceptors other than oxygen.
Biochemical oxygen demand
Biochemical oxygen demand or B.O.D. is a chemical procedure for determining the amount of dissolved oxygen needed by aerobic biological organisms in a body of water to break down organic m...
Biochemical oxygen demand or B.O.D. is a chemical procedure for determining the amount of dissolved oxygen needed by aerobic biological organisms in a body of water to break down organic m...
Bioconversion of biomass to mixed alcohol fuels
The bioconversion of biomass to mixed alcohol fuels can be accomplished using the MixAlco process.
The bioconversion of biomass to mixed alcohol fuels can be accomplished using the MixAlco process.
Biodegradation
Biodegradation or biotic degradation or biotic decomposition is the chemical dissolution of materials by bacteria or other biological means.
Biodegradation or biotic degradation or biotic decomposition is the chemical dissolution of materials by bacteria or other biological means.
Biogas
Biogas typically refers to a gas produced by the biological breakdown of organic matter in the absence of oxygen.
Biogas typically refers to a gas produced by the biological breakdown of organic matter in the absence of oxygen.
Biogas upgrader
A biogas upgrader is a facility that is used to concentrate the methane in biogas to natural gas standards.
A biogas upgrader is a facility that is used to concentrate the methane in biogas to natural gas standards.
Carbonaceous biochemical oxygen demand
Carbonaceous biochemical oxygen demand or CBOD is a method defined test measured by the depletion of dissolved oxygen by biological organisms in a body of water in which the contribution from ni...
Carbonaceous biochemical oxygen demand or CBOD is a method defined test measured by the depletion of dissolved oxygen by biological organisms in a body of water in which the contribution from ni...
Chemical oxygen demand
In environmental chemistry, the chemical oxygen demand (COD) test is commonly used to indirectly measure the amount of organic compounds in water.
In environmental chemistry, the chemical oxygen demand (COD) test is commonly used to indirectly measure the amount of organic compounds in water.
Clarke Energy
Clarke Energy is a privately owned multinational company specialising in the sale, installation and maintenance of reciprocating gas engines.
Clarke Energy is a privately owned multinational company specialising in the sale, installation and maintenance of reciprocating gas engines.
Clonostachys rosea f. rosea
Clonostachys rosea f. rosea, also known as Gliocladium roseum, is a species of fungus in the family Bionectriaceae.
Clonostachys rosea f. rosea, also known as Gliocladium roseum, is a species of fungus in the family Bionectriaceae.
Decomposition
Decomposition (or rotting) is the process by which organic material is broken down into simpler forms of matter.
Decomposition (or rotting) is the process by which organic material is broken down into simpler forms of matter.
Digestate
Digestate is solid material remaining after the anaerobic digestion of a biodegradable feedstock.
Digestate is solid material remaining after the anaerobic digestion of a biodegradable feedstock.
Energy crop
An energy crop is a plant grown as a low-cost and low-maintenance harvest used to make biofuels, or combusted for its energy content to generate electricity or heat.
An energy crop is a plant grown as a low-cost and low-maintenance harvest used to make biofuels, or combusted for its energy content to generate electricity or heat.
Facultative anaerobic organism
A facultative anaerobic organism is an organism, usually a bacterium, that makes ATP by aerobic respiration if oxygen is present but is also capable of switching to fermentation.
A facultative anaerobic organism is an organism, usually a bacterium, that makes ATP by aerobic respiration if oxygen is present but is also capable of switching to fermentation.
Fermentation (biochemistry)
Fermentation is the process of extracting energy from the oxidation of organic compounds, such as carbohydrates, using an endogenous electron acceptor, which is usually an organic compound.
Fermentation is the process of extracting energy from the oxidation of organic compounds, such as carbohydrates, using an endogenous electron acceptor, which is usually an organic compound.
Landfill gas
Landfill gas is created by the action of microorganisms within a landfill.
Landfill gas is created by the action of microorganisms within a landfill.
Leachate
Leachate is any liquid that, in passing through matter, extracts solutes, suspended solids or any other component of the material through which it has passed.
Leachate is any liquid that, in passing through matter, extracts solutes, suspended solids or any other component of the material through which it has passed.
Lübeck Waste Treatment Facility
The Lübeck Waste Treatment Facility is a mechanical biological treatment plant located near the city of Lübeck in Germany.
The Lübeck Waste Treatment Facility is a mechanical biological treatment plant located near the city of Lübeck in Germany.
Mesophile
A mesophile is an organism that grows best in moderate temperature, neither too hot nor too cold, typically between 25 and 40 °C (77 and 104 °F).
A mesophile is an organism that grows best in moderate temperature, neither too hot nor too cold, typically between 25 and 40 °C (77 and 104 °F).
Mesophilic digester
Mesophilic digester or Mesophilic biodigester is a kind of biodigester that operates in temperatures between 20°C and about 40°, typically 37°C. This is the most used kind of biodigester i...
Mesophilic digester or Mesophilic biodigester is a kind of biodigester that operates in temperatures between 20°C and about 40°, typically 37°C. This is the most used kind of biodigester i...
Methanogen
Methanogens are microorganisms that produce methane as a metabolic byproduct in anoxic conditions.
Methanogens are microorganisms that produce methane as a metabolic byproduct in anoxic conditions.
Methanogenesis
Methanogenesis or biomethanation is the formation of methane by microbes known as methanogens.
Methanogenesis or biomethanation is the formation of methane by microbes known as methanogens.
Methyl-coenzyme M reductase
Methyl-coenzyme M reductase (MCR) is an enzyme that occurs in archaea and catalyzes the formation of methane by combining the hydrogen donor coenzyme B and the methyl donor coenzyme M. The enzym...
Methyl-coenzyme M reductase (MCR) is an enzyme that occurs in archaea and catalyzes the formation of methane by combining the hydrogen donor coenzyme B and the methyl donor coenzyme M. The enzym...
Mixed acid fermentation
Mixed acid fermentation is an anaerobic fermentation where the products are a complex mixture of acids, particularly lactate, acetate, succinate and formate as well as ethanol and equal amounts ...
Mixed acid fermentation is an anaerobic fermentation where the products are a complex mixture of acids, particularly lactate, acetate, succinate and formate as well as ethanol and equal amounts ...
Organisms used in water purification
At present, several species of water-purifying plants, bacteria, and fish are used in water purification, improving efficiency and/or ecosystem support.
At present, several species of water-purifying plants, bacteria, and fish are used in water purification, improving efficiency and/or ecosystem support.
Sewage
Sewage is water-carried waste, in solution or suspension, that is intended to be removed from a community.
Sewage is water-carried waste, in solution or suspension, that is intended to be removed from a community.
Sewer gas destructor lamp
The main purpose of a sewer gas destructor lamp is to remove sewer gases and their hazards.
The main purpose of a sewer gas destructor lamp is to remove sewer gases and their hazards.
SHARON Wastewater Treatment
SHARON (Single reactor system for High activity Ammonium Removal Over Nitrite) is a sewage treatment process.
SHARON (Single reactor system for High activity Ammonium Removal Over Nitrite) is a sewage treatment process.
Silage
Silage is fermented, high-moisture fodder that can be fed to ruminants (cud-chewing animals such as cattle and sheep) or used as a biofuel feedstock for anaerobic digesters.
Silage is fermented, high-moisture fodder that can be fed to ruminants (cud-chewing animals such as cattle and sheep) or used as a biofuel feedstock for anaerobic digesters.
Thermophile
A thermophile is an organism — a type of extremophile — that thrives at relatively high temperatures, between 45 and 122 °C.
A thermophile is an organism — a type of extremophile — that thrives at relatively high temperatures, between 45 and 122 °C.
Thermophilic digester
A thermophilic digester or thermophilic biodigester is a kind of biodigester that operates in temperatures above 50°C producing biogas.
A thermophilic digester or thermophilic biodigester is a kind of biodigester that operates in temperatures above 50°C producing biogas.
Total suspended solids
Total suspended solids is a water quality measurement usually abbreviated TSS.
Total suspended solids is a water quality measurement usually abbreviated TSS.