Thermophilic Methanotroph Performance in Compost Biofilter Experiments

Geovanni Avila-Nuñez's 2026 study data details the methane removal performance of a thermophilic methanotrophic consortium. The dataset includes results from a 90-day liquid bioreactor trial and a 65-day compost biofilter experiment. It records key metrics like elimination capacity and removal efficiency for the thermophilic methanotroph Methylocaldum.

Use Cases

• Analyze the relationship between elimination capacity (EC) and removal efficiency (RE) across the 65-day biofilter trial period.
• Model the impact of operational parameters like oxygen availability and moisture on methane oxidation rates at 50°C.
• Compare the maximum EC of 342 mg CH4/kg compost·h against performance in mesophilic systems as described in the study.
• Investigate the effect of heat treatment and inoculation on biofilter start-up time and stability metrics.

Strengths

• Data is derived from controlled experiments with defined durations: a 90-day bioreactor trial and a 65-day biofilter test.
• Reports specific, quantified performance metrics, including a maximum elimination capacity of 342 mg CH4/kg compost·h and 100% removal efficiency.
• Focuses on a specific, industrially relevant microbial genus (Methylocaldum) under thermophilic conditions (50°C).

Limitations

• The dataset is small (1.1 MB), likely containing summary results rather than extensive raw time-series or replicate data.
• As a supplementary file from a single study, the sample size and experimental conditions are limited to the described setup.
• Data structure and available variables (columns) are unspecified, requiring inspection of the DOCX file to determine usability.

Provenance

Source

Geovanni Avila-Nuñez via figshare.

Collection Method

Experimental data from characterizing a thermophilic methanotrophic consortium enriched from compost, tested in a liquid stirred-tank bioreactor and a compost biofilter.

Time Range

Experimental periods of 90 days and 65 days for different setups.

Freshness

Last updated in March 2026.