ADmolbio

We aim to seek new smart ways to monitor the processes in biogas plant reactors in collaboration with the Kanta-Häme biogas stakeholders and water utilites.

Biogas plants are part of boarder bioeconomy framework that strengthens circular economy and nutrient cycling while improving energy and fertilizer production self-sufficiency. Anaerobic digestion is a key element in waste management and the treatment of industrial wastewater.

Our objective is to develop data-driven process control to support the operation of biogas reactors by identifying anaerobic reactor microbial communities and their variation under different operational conditions.

We collect samples from full-scale and laboratory-scale reactors and conduct laboratory experiments also under extreme conditions, in order to reveal microbial fingerprints that characterize both stable and disturbed processes. Based on these data, we will build a knowledge base integrating sequencing data and metadata, and develop a practical tool for biogas plants. This tool will enable facilities to identify indicator microorganisms and support rapid and targeted process control in problem situations.

Target group

Biogas and industrial plants as well as anaerobic digestion facilities; companies that design, build, and operate biogas plants, and companies providing analytical services.

Operating area

Kanta-Häme region