Transforming Cassava Pulp Waste into Valuable Volatile Fatty Acids for Biogas and Bioplastics

Cassava pulp, a significant byproduct in Thailand, can now be converted into volatile fatty acids (VFAs) using a special mix of bacteria. These VFAs are valuable as they can be used to produce biogas (a renewable energy source) and bioplastics.

In this study, researchers used a microbial consortium enriched with hydrolytic and acidogenic bacteria to ferment CP. They achieved impressive results, producing up to 0.16 grams of acetic acid and 0.22 grams of butyric acid per gram of CP. This method is efficient, requiring only 1% of the microbial inoculum, and can potentially yield 0.31 million tons of acetic acid and 0.43 million tons of butyric acid annually from Thailand's CP waste.

This innovative approach not only addresses the waste management challenge but also contributes to renewable energy production and supports the Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) economy concept. By reducing greenhouse gas emissions and creating high-value bio-based products, this research aligns with sustainable development goals.

Read the full research article here https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10924-024-03351-0

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