Acclimation of microorganisms for an efficient production of volatile fatty acids and biogas from mezcal vinasses in a dark fermentation process

Mezcal is an alcoholic artisanal drink made from agave plants in Mexico. Its production causes the generation of wastewater called vinasses, which are highly polluting residues due to its concentration of organic matter as chemical oxygen demand (COD) (35,000–122,000 mg/L) and acidity (pH < 4). D...

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Main Authors: S. A. Díaz-Barajas, M. A. Garzón-Zúñiga, I. Moreno-Andrade, J. M. Vigueras-Cortés, B. E. Barragán-Huerta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IWA Publishing 2021-06-01
Series:Water Science and Technology
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Online Access:http://wst.iwaponline.com/content/83/11/2724