Biomass Conversion: Biomethanation and Fermentation

This lecture covers the biochemical conversion of biomass into biogas and biofuels through processes like biomethanation and fermentation. It discusses the anaerobic digestion of wet biomass to produce biogas and fertilizers, as well as the fermentation of sugars from various sources to generate ethanol. The instructor presents additional processes involved in these conversions, such as pretreatment, hydrolysis, and cellulose breakdown. The lecture also explores the transformation of biomass by microorganisms in anaerobic environments, highlighting the slow nature of these processes. Various biomass types, including barley grains and lignocellulosic biomass, are examined in the context of biofuel production.