BIOGAS PRODUCTION FROM ANAEROBIC MONO AND CO DIGESTION OF POULTRY MANURE AND INVASIVE WEED SPECIES (Strigahermonthica)

Abstract:

Bio-fuel production from agricultural, municipal, and industrial wastes through anaerobic digestion is meant for sustainable energy supply and eco-friendly waste management. Therefore, the objective of this study was to determine biogas yield using Strigahermontica as a solo substrate and co- digestion with poultry manure. The experimental analysis revealed that there was variation among the pH values of the substrates before and after anaerobic digestion. The mean pH value of the substrates before anaerobic digestion (AD) was ranged from 6.88 to 7.75, whereas after AD it was ranged between 5.30 to 7.11. After AD, pH values decreased in all the treatments. Moisture content (MC) was increased significantly (P