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Author Pabon-Pereira, C.P.; Hamelers, H.V.M.; Matilla, I.; van Lier, J.B.
Title New Insights on the Estimation of the Anaerobic Biodegradability of Plant Material: Identifying Valuable Plants for Sustainable Energy Production Type
Year 2020 Publication Processes Abbreviated Journal Processes
Volume 8 Issue 7 Pages (down) 23 pp
Keywords anaerobic digestion; biodegradability; lignocellulosics; fiber degradation
Abstract Based on fifteen European plant species, a statistical model for the estimation of the anaerobic biodegradability of plant material was developed. We show that this new approach represents an accurate and cost-effective method to identify valuable energy plants for sustainable energy production. In particular, anaerobic biodegradability (B-o) of lignocellulosic material was empirically found to be related to the amount of cellulose plus lignin, as analytically assessed by the van Soest method, i.e., the acid detergent fiber (ADF) value. Apart from being theoretically meaningful, the ADF-based empirical model requires the least effort compared to the other four proposed conceptual models proposed, as individual fractions of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin do not need to be assessed, which also enhances the predictive accuracy of the model's estimation. The model's results showed great predictability power, allowing us to identify interesting crops for sustainable crop rotations. Finally, the model was used to predictB(o)of 114 European plant samples that had been previously characterized by means of the van Soest method.
Address [Pabon-Pereira, Claudia P.] Univ Adolfo Ibanez, Fac Engn & Sci, Diagonal Las Torres 2700, Penalolen 2700, Santiago De Chi, Chile, Email: claudia.pabon@uai.cl;
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Language English Summary Language Original Title
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ISSN 2227-9717 ISBN Medium
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Notes WOS:000556716400001 Approved
Call Number UAI @ eduardo.moreno @ Serial 1217
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