In this process, methane is consumed by anaerobic microorganisms that use it as an electron donor, while sulfate (SO4) or nitrate (NO3) serves as the electron acceptor. The end products of this process are CO2, H2O, and reduced sulfate or nitrate.
In this process, methane is consumed by anaerobic microorganisms that use it as an electron donor, while sulfate (SO4) or nitrate (NO3) serves as the electron acceptor. The end products of this process are CO2, H2O, and reduced sulfate or nitrate.