Ultrasound-controlled acidogenic valorization of wastewater for biohydrogen and volatile fatty acids production: Microbial community profiling.

ABSTRACT: The present study explored the influence of ultrasound on acidogenic fermentation of wastewater for the production of biohydrogen and volatile fatty acids/carboxylic acids. Eight sono-bioreactors underwent ultrasound (20 kHz: 2W and 4W), with an ultrasound duration ranging from 15 min to 30 days, and the formation of acidogenic metabolites. Long-term continuous ultrasonication enhanced biohydrogen and volatile fatty acid production. Specifically, ultrasonication at 4W for 30 days increased biohydrogen production by 3.05-fold compared to the control, corresponding to hydrogen conversion efficiency of 58.4%; enhanced volatile fatty acid production by 2.49-fold; and increased acidification to 76.43%. The observed effect of ultrasound was linked to enrichment with hydrogen-producing acidogens

SUBMITTER: Sarkar O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10123347 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature