Anaerobic decomposition

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The breakdown of molecules into simpler molecules or atoms by microorganisms that can survive in the partial or complete absence of oxygen. (source: EPA)

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Anaerobic decomposition is the reduction of the net energy level and change in chemical composition of organic matter caused by microorganisms in an oxygen-free environment.

A detailed description of the process can be found here.

Consider composting yard, kitchen waste  -  Oct 16, 2007
Waukegan News Sun,Decomposition will continue, but it will be anaerobic decomposition, which produces odors. If the pile is too small, it will not heat up and compost

The Road to Wellness  -  Oct 3, 2007
Cincinnati CityBeat,The chapter on embalming and the anaerobic decomposition process influenced my decision to be cremated, and the descriptions have stayed with me ever since.

Why are GHG Emissions Important to Agriculture?  -  Mar 20, 2007
CattleNetwork.com,During anaerobic decomposition of manure, methane is emitted. The amount of methane produced from manure depends on: the amount of manure, which depends on

I’ll compost your corpse  -  Apr 2, 2007
BBC News,The main by-products of aerobic decomposition include carbon dioxide and water meanwhile anaerobic decomposition produces methane - 23 times as powerful a

Maryland Expands RPS: 1500 MW Solar by 2022  -  Apr 12, 2007
RenewableEnergyAccess.com,Tier 1, which was amended through SB 595, includes solar, wind, qualifying biomass, methane from the anaerobic decomposition of organic materials in a

Methane - The Other Greenhouse Gas  -  Apr 3, 2007
SciScoop,Methane is produced and emitted during the anaerobic decomposition of organic material in livestock manure. Globally, livestock manure management

Big Spring High Student Qualifies for International Science Fair ...  -  Mar 15, 2007
Big Spring Herald (subscription),Her project, “The Enzyme Effect on Anaerobic Decomposition,� won the top prize at the Regional Science Fair, held at the University of Texas Permian Basin

Big Spring High Student Qualifies for International Science Fair ...  -  15 Mar 2007
Big Spring Herald (subscription),Her project, “The Enzyme Effect on Anaerobic Decomposition,� won the top prize at the Regional Science Fair, held at the University of Texas Permian Basin

BeefTalk: Beef cow waste creates challenges for the future  -  Nov 24, 2006
The Prairie Star,In addition, Abdalla and Lawton write that the negative impacts of methane gas production by cattle and the anaerobic decomposition of manure are real.

Trash haul  -  Sep 28, 2006
Worcester Telegram,Landfill gas is formed by anaerobic decomposition of waste, and about half of the gas produced by refuse is methane, Mr. Murray said. ...




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