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2015 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

1. Ecological Mechanisms of Dark H2 Production by a Mixed Microbial Community

Authors : Bernardo Ruggeri, Tonia Tommasi, Sara Sanfilippo

Published in: BioH2 & BioCH4 Through Anaerobic Digestion

Publisher: Springer London

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Abstract

In this chapter the energy metabolism of hydrogen-producing bacteria (HPB) microorganisms is described. This method of hydrogen production depends principally on the activity of some essential enzymes such as hydrogenase and ferredoxin, and therefore a description of the mechanisms involved in dark H2 production is given. The principles of dark fermentation are illustrated, focusing on the physiological functions of the enzymes involved and on the main bacteria responsible for H2 production by anaerobic digestion (AD). The chapter then describes the ecological factors that influence HPB, like temperature, pH and partial pressure of hydrogen.

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Metadata
Title
Ecological Mechanisms of Dark H2 Production by a Mixed Microbial Community
Authors
Bernardo Ruggeri
Tonia Tommasi
Sara Sanfilippo
Copyright Year
2015
Publisher
Springer London
Book
BioH2 & BioCH4 Through Anaerobic Digestion

Print ISBN: 978-1-4471-6430-2

Electronic ISBN: 978-1-4471-6431-9

Copyright Year: 2015

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-6431-9_1