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New perspectives in anaerobic digestion

2001; Pergamon Press; Volume: 43; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.2166/wst.2001.0001

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J. B. van Lier, A. Tilche, B. K. Ahring, Hervé Macarie, R. Moletta, M. Dohányos, L. W. Hulshoff Pol, Piet N.L. Lens, Willy Verstraete,

Methane Hydrates and Related Phenomena

The IWA specialised group on anaerobic digestion (AD) is one of the oldest working groups of the former IAWQ organisation. Despite the fact that anaerobic technology dates back more than 100 years, the technology is still under development, adapting novel treatment systems to the modern requirements. In fact, most advances were achieved during the last three decades, when high-rate reactor systems were developed and a profound insight was obtained in the microbiology of the anaerobic communities. This insight led to a better understanding of anaerobic treatment and, subsequently, to a broader application potential. The present "state-of-the-art" paper, which has been written by members of the AD management committee, reflects the latest achievements and sets future lines for further development.