Biomethane Production from Cassava Juice: The Usage of Manipueira as Biomass

Abstract

With the growing demand for alternative energy sources and environmental sustainability, waste biomass has gained prominence in the energy sector due to its wide availability. This study analyzes the production of biomethane from manipueira, a toxic and highly polluting byproduct of cassava processing, and evaluates its potential as an energy source. A biodigester was used to monitor manipueira temperature and gas production over 11 days to assess biomethane generation. The process yielded 91 mL/L of biomethane, demonstrating its viability as a biomass energy source. Additionally, the low production cost reinforces the feasibility of utilizing manipueira for sustainable energy generation.