QUESTIONS TO ANSWER:

1. Based on your data, create a graph detailing the increase in the balloons' sizes in the given
Kitchen
temperatures. Use a separate sheet ofwaste
paper if necessary.
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Day 0 Day 2 Day 4 Day 6 Day 8 Day 10 Day 12 Day 14

Room Temp 30°C 60°C

Garden waste
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Day 0 Day 2 Day 4 Day 6 Day 8 Day 10 Day 12 Day 14

Room Temp 30°C 60°C

Paper waste
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Day 0 Day 2 Day 4 Day 6 Day 8 Day 10 Day 12 Day 14

Room Temp 30°C 60°C

2. How did you determine the biomass that produced the most biogas?
 I monitored the size of the balloon on each day and based on the temperature to which it
belonged in order to determine which biomass produced the most biogas. The more gas a balloon
creates or contains, the larger it is; the smaller it is, the less gas it produces. As a consequence, food
waste (based on balloon size) produced the most biogas, followed by paper trash.

3. Biogas is produced by the breakdown of organic matter in the absence of oxygen, which is the
process called anaerobic digestion or anaerobic decomposition in other reading materials. It
involves hydrolysis, acidogenesis (production of volatile fatty acids), acetogenesis (conversion of
fatty acids into acetic acid), and methanogenesis (production of methane). Explain how hydrolysis
assists in creating biogas.

Hydrolysis is the reaction of an organic component with water to form two or more new
molecules. It usually refers to the breaking of chemical bonds by adding water. Hydrolysis is the
converse of condensation, which occurs when two molecules combine to produce a larger one while
ejecting a water molecule. As a result, hydrolysis necessitates the addition of water while
condensation necessitates the removal of water. Hydration is a reaction in which water interacts
with a substance without causing it to decompose. Bulk biomass is broken down into soluble
carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids during hydrolysis, which are then converted to short-chain
carboxylic acids and alcohols during acidogenesis. In the processes of acetogenesis and
methanogenesis, acetic acid is swallowed or absorbed and converted into methane and carbon
dioxide. Hydrolysis is the process bottleneck for the vast majority of biodegradable garbage due to
slow rates and partial breakdown.

4. How can we use biogas here in our country?

Biogas has the potential to alleviate the burden of firewood collection or the traditional use
of wood for cooking among Filipino families. As a result, there is more time to prepare meals and
clean the house. Cooking on a gas stove (using biogas) rather than an open fire protects the family
from smoke in the kitchen. This helps to keep life-threatening respiratory illnesses at bay. Also, after
creating biogas, the leftover bio waste materials can be used as an organic fertilizer, which is an
excellent supplement to, or replacement for, artificial fertilizers. Commercial fertilizers contain toxic
substances that can cause food poisoning, among other things, whereas the digester's fertilizer
production can stimulate plant growth and disease resistance, among other things.

CONCLUSION:

Biogas has the advantage that, unlike other renewable energy sources, the production process is
natural and requires no energy. Furthermore, the raw materials required to manufacture biogas are
renewable, as trees and crops will continue to grow. It is a particularly sustainable option because raw
resources such as manure, food waste, and agricultural leftovers are always available. Biogas
manufacturing technique is relatively inexpensive. It's simple to set up and takes little money when used
on a small basis. Small biodigesters can be used at home to process rubbish, garden waste, paper waste,
and even animal manure. The gas produced can be used for cooking as well as directly generating
electricity. It is because of this that biogas can be produced at such a low cost.