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Substrate milling pretreatment as a key parameter for Solid-State Anaerobic Digestion optimization.

J-C Motte¹, R Escudié¹, J Hamelin¹

¹INRA, UR0050, Laboratoire de Biotechnologie de l'Environnement, Avenue des Etangs, F-11100 Narbonne, France.

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|October 12, 2014

Summary

Milling lignocellulosic residue improves solid-state anaerobic digestion (SS-AD) performance by increasing accessibility. However, fine milling risks acidification, requiring careful management for effective SS-AD optimization.

Keywords:

Degradation dynamics Dry anaerobic digestion Particle size Substrate soluble compounds Wheat straw

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Environmental Science
Waste Management

Background:

The impact of milling pretreatment on Solid-State Anaerobic Digestion (SS-AD) of lignocellulosic residues is debated.
Understanding particle size effects is crucial for optimizing biogas production from agricultural waste.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate how different straw particle sizes affect SS-AD performance.
To evaluate the trade-offs between enhanced bioaccessibility and potential acidification.

Main Methods:

Three batch reactors were operated for 62 days with straw particle sizes of 0.25 mm, 1 mm, and 10 mm.
Regular sampling and analysis were conducted to monitor reaction progress and microbial community adaptation.

Main Results:

Fine milling (0.25 mm) significantly improved substrate accessibility and conversion rates by up to 30% compared to coarser milling.
Rapid acid production from soluble fractions in finely milled substrate led to increased risk of media acidification.
Microbial communities showed gradual adaptation throughout the digestion process, correlating with performance.

Conclusions:

Particle size reduction strongly influences SS-AD performance by enhancing substrate bioaccessibility.
Optimizing SS-AD through particle size reduction requires specific management strategies for soluble compounds to mitigate acidification risks at farm or industrial scales.