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What are methanogens ? How do they help to generate biogas ?

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Anaerobic, methane producing bacteria

Methanogens generate biogas, when act on cellulose rich biowaste (anaerobically).

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Micro-organisms that produce methane along with CO2 and H2 under anaerobic conditions are called methanogens. Example : Methanobacterium. These are the bacteria found in cattle dung (gobar) and in anaerobic sludge during sewage treatment. They grow anaerobically on cellulosic material and produce a large amount of methane (main constituent of biogas) along with CO2 and H2. Thus, methanogens are used in biogas production.

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