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Optimisation of Ultrasound Pretreatment of Microalgal Biomass for Effective Biogas Production through Anaerobic Digestion Process

Roshni Paul, Alla Silkina Orcid Logo, Lynsey Melville, Sri Suhartini Orcid Logo, Michael Sulu Orcid Logo

Energies, Volume: 16, Issue: 1, Start page: 553

Swansea University Author: Alla Silkina Orcid Logo

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The anaerobic digestion, AD, process presents a solution for sustainable waste management, greenhouse gas mitigation and energy production for growing population needs and requirements. Adopting a biorefinery approach that utilises different feedstock may enhance energy production and support optimi...

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ISSN: 1996-1073
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