Statistical modeling of methane production from landfill samples
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Multiple-regression analysis was used for the statistical modeling of methane production from municipal solid-waste samples taken from the Fresh Kills landfill site. Among the 10 environmental factors analyzed, cellulose-to-lignin ratio, moisture content, sulfate and volatile solids significantly influenced methane production. The model provided an accurate explanation of methane production variations. However, further research on other landfills is required for the development of a generalized model for municipal solid waste methanogenesis prediction.
Publication Name: Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0099-2240
Year: 1997
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Inhibition of methanogenesis by methyl fluoride: studies of pure and defined mixed cultures of anaerobic bacteria and Archaea
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Mixed and pure cultures of anaerobic bacteria and archaebacteriawere used to assess the effect of methyl fluoride on methanogenesis. Results confirm earlier reports of inhibition of methane production of methanogenic systems secondary to methyl fluoride. Careful monitoring of the concentration of methyl fluoride is needed to selectively inhibit aceticlastic methanogenesis since higher methyl fluoride partial pressures inhibits both aceticlastic and hydrogenotrophic methanogenesis.
Publication Name: Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0099-2240
Year: 1997
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Influence of light intensity on methanotrophic bacterial activity in Petit Saut Reservoir, French Guiana
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Research was conducted to examine the influence of methanotrophic bacteria in the regulation of methane emission and the factors controlling their growth in the equatorial medium. The sudden extinction of diffusive methane emission in Petit Saut Reservoir in French Guiana showed that methanotrophic bacteria were active at the oxic-anoxic interface after one year of impoundment. Results indicate that sunlight influenced methanotrophic bacterial activity.
Publication Name: Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0099-2240
Year: 1999
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