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ReviewFrontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology2026

Structural improvement towards the efficiency of biodigesters in the 21st century: a review of the different designs.

Takalani Nethavhanani, Vhutshilo Nekhubvi, Lutendo Mathomu, Nnditshedzeni Eric Maluta

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Review in Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Takalani NethavhananiPhysics Department, University of Venda, Thohoyandou, South Africa.
Vhutshilo NekhubviPhysics Department, University of Venda, Thohoyandou, South Africa.
Lutendo MathomuBiochemistry and Microbiology, University of Venda, Thohoyandou, South Africa.
Nnditshedzeni Eric MalutaGreen Technology Confucious Institute (GTCI), University of Venda, Thohoyandou, South Africa.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Anaerobic biodigesters play a crucial role in the sustainable development of rural areas, managing waste and generating renewable energy. This review evaluates the development and performance of the fixed dome, floating drum, and tubular biodigesters, viz, shows how design improvements and operational strategies impact their efficiency. The original design of these traditional models was found to be restricted by microbial instability caused by climate fluctuations and operational disturbances. In response, modern designs incorporated specific adaptations, such as thermal control and feedstock optimization. The fixed dome model demonstrated improved durability and performance with solar heating and self-mixing capabilities that increase methane production and volatile solids removal. In contrast, floating drum digesters, which are constantly limited by corrosion and inconsistent yields, have been developed to incorporate plastic protective layers, integrated mixing shafts, and

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biodigestersbiogas productiondigester efficiencydigester operationfixed dome digesterfloating drum digestersstructural designtubular digester

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PMID41836757
PMCPMC12982178

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