Use of nano-ferrites in anaerobic bioreactor for the efficient production of biogas
Abstract
Nickel ferrite (NiFe2O4) powders were prepared by the hydrothermal method. Iron and nickel chloride were used as precursors. Sodium hydroxide was used to modify pH and as a precipitating agent. The obtained powders were characterized by X-ray diffraction, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, and laser diffraction technique. The IR analysis showed the characteristic bands of Fe(III)-O-Ni(II) and MO-O bonds located at 550 and 490 cm-1. X-ray diffraction patterns reveal that nickel ferrite powders crystallize in the cubic phase. The NaOH solution used as a solvent in the hydrothermal reaction promotes a secondary phase. Nickel ferrite particle sizes were estimated at 20-40 μm using laser diffraction. An anaerobic digestion process was carried out and its efficiency in obtaining methane was projected.
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