Hydrocarbon Toxicity towards Hydrogenotrophic Methanogens in Oily Waste Streams

Hydrocarbon-containing wastes and wastewaters are produced worldwide by the activities of the oil and gas industry. Anaerobic digestion has the potential to treat these waste streams, while recovering part of its energy potential as biogas. However, hydrocarbons are toxic compounds that may inhibit...

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Main Authors: Bruno P. Morais, Valdo Martins, Gilberto Martins, Ana Rita Castro, Maria Madalena Alves, Maria Alcina Pereira, Ana J. Cavaleiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/14/16/4830