LAPSE:2018.0844
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LAPSE:2018.0844
Potential Biogas Production from Artichoke Byproducts in Sardinia, Italy
November 16, 2018
The paper aims at evaluating the potential biogas production, both in terms of CH₄ and theoretical energy potential, from globe artichoke agricultural byproducts in Sardinia. Field data about the productivity of byproducts were collected on five artichoke varieties cultivated in Sardinia, to assess the biomethane production of their aboveground non-food parts (excluding the head). Moreover, secondary data from previous studies and surveys at regional scale were collected to evaluate the potential biogas production of the different districts. Fresh globe artichoke residues yielded, on average, 292.2 Nm³·tDOM−1, with dissimilarities among cultivars. Fresh samples were analyzed in two series: (a) wet basis; and (b) wet basis with catalytic enzymes application. Enzymes proved to have some beneficial effects in terms of anticipated biomethane availability. At the regional level, ab. 20 × 10⁶ Nm³ CH₄ could be produced, corresponding to the 60% of current installed capacity. However, districts potentials show some differences, depending on the specific biomass partitioning and on the productivity of cultivated varieties. Regional assessments should encompass the sensitiveness of results to agro-economic variables and the economic impacts of globe artichoke residue use in the current regional biogas sector.
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artichoke, biogas, byproducts, Sardinia
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De Menna F, Malagnino RA, Vittuari M, Molari G, Seddaiu G, Deligios PA, Solinas S, Ledda L. Potential Biogas Production from Artichoke Byproducts in Sardinia, Italy. (2018). LAPSE:2018.0844
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De Menna F: Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Bologna, Viale Giuseppe Fanin 50, Bologna 40127, Italy [ORCID]
Malagnino RA: Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Bologna, Viale Giuseppe Fanin 50, Bologna 40127, Italy
Vittuari M: Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Bologna, Viale Giuseppe Fanin 50, Bologna 40127, Italy [ORCID]
Molari G: Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Bologna, Viale Giuseppe Fanin 50, Bologna 40127, Italy [ORCID]
Seddaiu G: Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Sassari, Viale Italia 39, Sassari 07100, Italy; Desertification Research Centre—NRD, University of Sassari, Viale Italia 39, Sassari 07100, Italy [ORCID]
Deligios PA: Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Sassari, Viale Italia 39, Sassari 07100, Italy [ORCID]
Solinas S: Desertification Research Centre—NRD, University of Sassari, Viale Italia 39, Sassari 07100, Italy
Ledda L: Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Sassari, Viale Italia 39, Sassari 07100, Italy; Desertification Research Centre—NRD, University of Sassari, Viale Italia 39, Sassari 07100, Italy [ORCID]
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Energies
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9
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2
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E92
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2016
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2016-02-02
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1996-1073
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