Acetoclastic methanogenic activity measurement by a titration bioassay.

Abstract:

:A titration bioassay, designed to accurately determine the activity of acetoclastic methanogens, is described that also allows evaluation of inhibition due to potential toxicants on the active biomass. The instrument is made of a pH-stat connected to an anaerobic batch reactor. Acetate is blended and mixed with anaerobic sludge in the reactor where a 1:1 N2 and CO2 mixture is sparged at the beginning of each test. As the acetoclastic methanogens consume acetate, the pH increase, and the titration unit adds acetic acid and keeps the pH constant. The rate of titrant addition is directly proportional to the methanogenic activity. A very useful feature of the system is its potential to operate for long periods (days) at constant pH and substrate (acetate) concentration. The theoretical background and principle of operation are described as well as some of the practical problems encountered with the use of the instrument. Estimation of kinetic constants for an anaerobic culture according to the Michaelis-Menten model is presented. Examples of inhibition by inorganics (NaCl) and chlorinated solvents (chloroform) are also given.

journal_name

Biotechnol Bioeng

authors

Rozzi A,Castellazzi L,Speece RE

doi

10.1002/bit.10088

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2002-01-05 00:00:00

pages

20-6

issue

1

eissn

0006-3592

issn

1097-0290

pii

10.1002/bit.10088

journal_volume

77

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