Napier grass to generate biomethane, anyone? — Ahmad Ibrahim (opens original article in a new tab)

A study demonstrates that Napier grass can be converted into biomethane through anaerobic digestion using cow manure microbes, offering a simple and efficient bioenergy solution with potential for decentralized energy production.

• Napier grass can be efficiently converted into biomethane using anaerobic digestion with cow manure microbes
• Study shows single-stage anaerobic digestion of Napier grass without pre-treatment is feasible under proper conditions
• Research suggests microbial community ecology and operating parameters are critical for stable biomethane production
• Scaling up lab results to farm digesters presents challenges including mixing and temperature control