Microbial shifts in anaerobic digestion via sludge recycling
This project investigates the effects of increased solids retention time (SRT) through sludge recycling on anaerobic digestion performance and microbial community structure. 16S rRNA gene sequencing was conducted to compare microbial shifts between control and sludge-recycled reactors treating food waste leachate. The data provide insights into the enhancement of methane production and shifts in key microbial taxa under prolonged SRT.