Abstract:
Effects of steam-exploded stalk on high-temperature solid two-phase anaerobic fermentation was investigated to enhance anaerobic fermentation process.Optimal steam explosion conditions were determined experimentally.Based on these parameters, effects of stalk particle size and adding exogenous additives(Fe
3O
4)and biochar on acid and gas production during high-temperature solid two-phase anaerobic fermentation were further examined.Results showed that yield of volatile fatty acids(VFAs)from steam-exploded stalk with different particle sizes was consistently higher than that from untreated stalk.Analysis using Modified Gompertz model across three experimental treatments of 1 to 3 cm untreated stalk, steam-exploded stalk, and steam-exploded stalk with additives, showed significantly increased methane yield in latter two treatments compared to untreated stalk.Steam explosion treatment and reduced particle size improved high-temperature solid two-phase anaerobic fermentation performance of stalk.Additives further enhanced methane yield in anaerobic fermentation when applied after steam explosion pretreatment, effectively promoting anaerobic fermentation process of stalk.