Bioreactors work by providing an environment for microorganisms to break down organic waste through a process called anaerobic digestion. In this process, bacteria break down the organic materials in the absence of oxygen, producing biogas as a byproduct. The biogas is primarily composed of methane and carbon dioxide, which can be captured and used as a renewable energy source. The organic waste is converted into biogas and a nutrient-rich residue called digestate, which can be used as fertilizer. Bioreactors are designed to optimize the conditions for microbial activity, such as temperature, pH, and mixing, to efficiently convert organic waste into biogas.
