And the answer to last Friday’s poll is... D! ✅ Maintaining the ideal temperature range is crucial for optimizing the activity of microorganisms that break down organic matter and produce biogas in anaerobic digesters. Did you answer correctly?
A) Maximizing oxygen levels in the system
B) Increasing the size of the digester
C) Using more organic waste
D) Maintaining the right temperature for microbial activity
Stay tuned for the answer next Monday!
Welcome to May’s #FactFriday! Like every last Friday of the month, it’s time to dive into cool facts about microbes & the #biogas sector. Ready to test your knowledge? 🧠
Which factor is most important for optimizing biogas production in an anaerobic digester? 👇
🌱 Can #biogas have a negative carbon footprint?
🌍 What does a net-zero economy really mean?
Want to get answers to these questions? Listen to our first panel discussion and hear insights from 3 top experts!
Watch it 👉 bit.ly/4366Rxp
Or listen to it 👉 spoti.fi/3Z5xukL
A recent study highlights implementing a Leak Detection and Repair program in biogas plants can significantly reduce methane losses.
The result? Greater climate impact and increased revenues for operators.
A win-win for both the environment and the industry
👉 bit.ly/3REpLX5
And the answer to last Friday’s poll is...C ! ✅ Microorganisms play a key role in fermenting organic matter, which results in the production of methane, the primary component of biogas. Did you get it right?
A) Breaking down organic waste into biogas
B) Converting carbon dioxide into usable energy
C) Producing methane through fermentation of organic matter
D) Enhancing the efficiency of anaerobic digesters
Stay tuned for the answer!
Welcome to April’s #FactFriday! 📅 Every last Friday of the month, we share intriguing facts about microbes or the #biogas sector. Are you ready to test your knowledge? 🧠
What is the primary role of microorganisms in biogas production? 👇
🔋 Spain could cover around 40% of its natural gas needs with biomethane! However, this renewable energy source hasn’t taken off in Spain yet, compared to its growth in Europe. What’s holding it back?
Learn more about the issue:
Looking for creative ways to teach environmental science? At Micro4Biogas we are bringing sustainability into the classroom with ready-to-use resources! 👩🏫✨
Check out our featured lesson idea at the @sj4k.bsky.social ⬇️
🔗 www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/les...
Did you know that the origins of #biogas 🌱 date back to the 10th century?
In the first episode of Fuelled by Microbes podcast 📻 we travel the history of this fuel from its discovery to the present day.
Curious? Listen to it here 👉 spoti.fi/3EtvziS
🦠 In Micro4Biogas we characterise and select the best microbial strains to optimise biogas production.
With this novel approach, we expect to make biogas an environmentally and economically feasible energy source for Europe ⚡
Get to know our project! 👉
🌿 Discover the potential of lignin-based raw materials for bio-manufacturing!
By using lignin from plant waste, we could pave the way for sustainable production of valuable products, supporting a greener future.
Read more here ⬇️
Today is the International Day of Zero Waste! To celebrate it, we’d like to tell you how biogas can help us manage our waste while producing energy.
Listen to our Fuelled by Microbes podcast and discover more about this little-known renewable fuel 👉 cutt.ly/mratFGxS
#Biogas arises from a kind of partnership between two different types of microbes:
archaea and bacteria.
Want to learn more?
🎧 Listen to episode 6 of Fuelled by Microbes podcast and discover more from our expert guests!
Listen here! ➡️ lc.cx/iN0POu
Ever wonder what breweries in Argentina and biogas plants in Europe have in common?
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It may not seem like much at first glance, but there are some surprising connections between them!
🎧 Listen to episode 5 of Fuelled by Microbes podcast to find out more 👉 bit.ly/43PnHTd
🌍 Europe produced 22 bcm (billion cubic meters) of biogas in 2023!
This report highlights significant growth in the sector, contributing to energy and climate goals.
However, there's still more to be done to scale up production.
Find out more here 👉
🌱 The future of energy depends not just on innovation—but on engagement. That’s why we’re making #biogas relatable: through #podcasts, #workshops, #infographics, and social media, we’re turning complex #science into conversations that matter. Read more here: 👉
Have you ever wondered what’s the best food for microbes that produce #biogas?
Just like tiny gourmets, 🦠 microbes will delight in some foods more than others.
Listen to the ‘Food for fuel’ episode of our Fuelled by Microbes podcast to learn more about microbial diets 👉 buff.ly/SCpLarJ
#biogas is not a fossil fuel, but we burn it, as do natural gas. Won’t this contribute to #climatechange?
In episode 3 of Fuelled by Microbes podcast, three amazing guests help us answer many key questions
🖥️ Watch the panel discussion 👉 bit.ly/49bS1bm
or 🎧 listen to it 👉 spoti.fi/4ipH7lE
📢 Interesting news!
The @uv.es has published an article 📰 about our work at Micro4Biogas and our podcast Fuelled by Microbes, where we explore the potential of biogas for a sustainable future 🎧
🔗 Read the full news here and find out more: bit.ly/4hUvrrj
🧑🏫 Are you a science teacher looking for new ways to engage your students? This post is for you! In #Micro4Biogas we have created a step-by-step guide so students can put together their own mini biodigester!
Interested? Send us a DM and we'll help you organise the activity!
#Biogas allows to produce #cleanenergy and process #waste all at once, and it can be key in establishing a #circulareconomy ♻️
Discover more in episode 2 of our @fuelledmicrobes.bsky.social microbes #podcast! linktr.ee/fuelledbymic...
🌲🐮 Co-digesting cow dung & pine needles boosts #biogas and electricity production! Adding graphite, charcoal, or biochar enhances voltage 🔋. Read how innovative use of waste materials supports sustainability ⬇️
https://buff.ly/3DXVTBr
📢Dark Green Group is set to build a fleet of urban anaerobic digestion plants in the UK! These plants could process more than 700,000 tones of organic waste annually and power 80,000 homes. Read more how this supports local NetZero goals 👉 https://buff.ly/4gOJcqk
It’s almost been 4 years since #Micro4Biogas project started! As the project slowly comes to an end, we like to look back and reflect on our impact. ♻️🌍
Check out how the project has made biogas production more efficient by developing specialized microbial consortia. https://buff.ly/4hQ4rcO
Last december #Micro4Biogas held a webinar to present our ebook “The Anaerobic Microverse”. Stakeholders participated in interactive activities and gave feedback on the chapters. 📱
Missed it? Don’t worry! You can now read all about it in the latest version the e-book 😉👇
🔬 Microbial electrosynthesis (MES) is revolutionizing CO2 capture! By converting CO2 into high-purity biomethane, MES upgrades #biogas while reducing emissions. 🌍 A game-changer for clean energy and net-negative carbon goals ⬇️
Nanoparticles: the future of #biogas upgrading! 🌱 Boosting quality and quantity of biogas, reducing hydrogen sulfide concentration, and enhancing efficiency in anaerobic digestion. Read more 👉
