Seaweed biomass as a source of energy

S.J. Tarwadi and V.D. Chauhan

Energy, 1987, vol. 12, issue 5, 375-378

Abstract: Production of biogas from seaweed is a novel idea for coastal people. Present research work deals with anaerobic digestion of marine algae (Sargassum) at room temperature. Comparisons are made between biogas from seaweed, water hyacinth and cowdung; the NPK ratios are also compared. Bioconversion of seaweed to methane has the potential of supplying a significant portion of the current demand for natural gas, especially in coastal areas. The present investigation deals with the yield of biogas in anaerobic digestion of marine algae.

Date: 1987
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DOI: 10.1016/0360-5442(87)90107-1

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