Feedstocks
Seaweed Anaerobic Digestion: Can Beach Strandings Be Turned into Biogas?
Large seaweed strandings can create serious odour and health problems as the biomass decomposes. Could collecting the seaweed and using anaerobic digestion turn a coastal nuisance into renewable biogas? This article examines the opportunity, including ensiling for year-round storage, salinity inhibition, hydrogen sulphide, silage liquor and the essential safety precautions needed when handling decomposing seaweed.
