Table 2 SHAm values for various types of substrates

From: The maximum specific hydrogen-producing activity of anaerobic mixed cultures: definition and determination

 

SHA

Substrate

(mL-H2/g-VSS/d)

Glucose

896 ± 8

Sucrose

896 ± 15

Starch

864 ± 53

Brewage wastewater

1036 ± 133

  1. Note: pH 5.5, temperature 20.0°C, substrate concentration 3.4 g-COD/L, biomass concentration 3 g-VSS/L and anaerobic sludge from a UASB reactor as inocula.