Abstract
Biomass is playing an increasing role in renewable energy but has disadvantages where the biomass source competes with food supply, biodiversity and other essential components of a sustainable society. At Tohoku University, we are researching sources of alternative fuels such as bio-hydrogen and bio-methane from secondary sources such as wastewater treatment and reuse. In this chapter we present an overview of key concepts related to biomass energy production through various bacterial processes using single and two-phase fermentation technologies. Additionally, we also describe potential sources of biogas technology in Japan including cattle manure, chicken manure, sewage sludge and co-digestion in methane fermentation.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Topical Themes in Energy and Resources |
| Subtitle of host publication | A Cross-Disciplinary Education and Training Program for Environmental Leaders |
| Publisher | Springer Japan |
| Pages | 131-157 |
| Number of pages | 27 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9784431553090 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9784431553083 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2015 Jan 1 |
Keywords
- Bio-hydrogen
- Bio-methane
- Biomass energy
- Environmental sustainability
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Economics, Econometrics and Finance(all)
- Business, Management and Accounting(all)
- Environmental Science(all)
- Earth and Planetary Sciences(all)
