Biotechnological aspects of sulfate reduction with methane as electron donor

Biological sulfate reduction can be used for the removal and recovery of oxidized sulfur compounds and metals from waste streams. However, the costs of conventional electron donors, like hydrogen and ethanol, limit the application possibilities. Methane from natural gas or biogas would be a more attractive electron donor. Sulfate reduction with methane as electron donor prevails in marine sediments. Recently, several authors succeeded in cultivating the responsible microorganisms in vitro. In addition, the process has been studied in bioreactors. These studies have opened up the possibility to use methane as electron donor for sulfate reduction in wastewater and gas treatment. However, the obtained growth rates of the responsible microorganisms are extremely low, which would be a major limitation for applications. Therefore, further research should focus on novel cultivation techniques.

• Publication year

  2010

• Venue

  Reviews in Environmental Science and Bio/Technology

• Publication date

  2010-02-16

• Fields of study

  Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science

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  DOI 10.1007/S11157-010-9193-8
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