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Torres-Herrera S, Palomares-Cortés J, González-Cortés JJ, Cubides-Páez DF, Gamisans X, Cantero D, Ramírez M. Biodesulfurization of landfill biogas by a pilot-scale bioscrubber: Operational limits and microbial analysis. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 246:118164. [PMID: 38211717 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2023] [Revised: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
Abstract
Biogas serves as a crucial renewable energy vector to ensure a more sustainable energy future. However, the presence of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) limits its application in various sectors, emphasizing the importance of effective H2S removal techniques for maximizing its potential. In the present study, the limits of a pilot-scale bioscrubber for biogas desulfurization was study in a real scenario. An increase in the superficial liquid velocity resulted in significant improvements in the H2S removal efficiency, increasing from 76 ± 8% (elimination capacity of 6.2 ± 0.5 gS-H2S m-3 h-1) to 97.7 ± 0.5% (elimination capacity of 8 ± 1 gS-H2S m-3 h-1) as the superficial liquid velocity increased from 50 ± 3 m h-1 to 200 ± 8 m h-1. A USL of 161.4 ± 0.5 m h-1 was able to achieve outlet H2S concentrations as low as 3 ± 1 ppmv (H2S removal efficiency of 97 ± 1%) for 7 days. High superficial liquid velocity favoured the aerobic H2S oxidation reducing the nitrate demand. The maximum EC reached throughout the operation was 50.8 ± 0.6 gS-H2S m-3 h-1 (H2S removal efficiency of 96 ± 1%) and a sulfur production of 60%. Studies in batch flocculation experiments showed sulfur removal rates up to 97.6 ± 0.9% with a cationic flocculant dose of 75 mg L-1. Microbial analysis revealed that the predominant genus with sulfo-oxidant capacity during periods of low H2S inlet load was Thioalkalispira-sulfurivermis (61-69%), while in periods of higher H2S inlet load, family Arcobacteraceae was the most prevalent (11%).
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- S Torres-Herrera
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Food Technologies, Wine and Agrifood Research Institute (IVAGRO). Faculty of Sciences, University of Cadiz, Puerto Real, Cadiz, 11510, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Food Technologies, Wine and Agrifood Research Institute (IVAGRO). Faculty of Sciences, University of Cadiz, Puerto Real, Cadiz, 11510, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Food Technologies, Wine and Agrifood Research Institute (IVAGRO). Faculty of Sciences, University of Cadiz, Puerto Real, Cadiz, 11510, Spain
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- Eurecat, Centre Tecnològic de Catalunya, Sustainability Area, Plaça de la Ciencia 2, Manresa, Barcelona, 08242, Spain
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- Department of Mining, Industrial and ICT Engineering, Manresa School of Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Manresa, Barcelona, 08242, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Food Technologies, Wine and Agrifood Research Institute (IVAGRO). Faculty of Sciences, University of Cadiz, Puerto Real, Cadiz, 11510, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Food Technologies, Wine and Agrifood Research Institute (IVAGRO). Faculty of Sciences, University of Cadiz, Puerto Real, Cadiz, 11510, Spain.
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Piadeh F, Offie I, Behzadian K, Rizzuto JP, Bywater A, Córdoba-Pachón JR, Walker M. A critical review for the impact of anaerobic digestion on the sustainable development goals. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 349:119458. [PMID: 37918233 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2023] [Revised: 10/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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Anaerobic Digestion (AD) technology emerges as a viable solution for managing municipal organic waste, offering pollution reduction and the generation of biogas and fertilisers. This study reviews the research works for the advancements in AD implementation to effectively impact the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Furthermore, the study critically analyses responsible waste management that contributes to health and safety, elevating quality of life in both rural and urban areas and, finally, creates a map of AD outputs onto all 17 SDGs. Finally, the assessment employs the three sustainability pillars (i.e., economic, environmental, and social perspectives) to examine the direct and indirect links between AD and all 17 UN SDGs. The findings reveal substantial progress, such as poverty reduction through job creation, bolstering economic growth (SDGs 1, 8, 10, 12), enhancing agricultural productivity (SDG 2), advancing renewable energy usage and diminishing reliance on fossil fuels (SDG 7), fostering inclusive education and gender equality (SDGs 4, 5, 9), combating climate change (SDG 13), transforming cities into sustainable and harmonious environments (SDGs 11, 16, 17), and curbing environmental pollution (SDGs 3, 6, 12, 14, 15). Nonetheless, the study highlights the need for further efforts to achieve the SDG targets, particularly in part of liquid and solid fertilisers as the AD outputs.
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- Farzad Piadeh
- School of Computing and Engineering, University of West London, Ealing, London, W5 5RF, UK; School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, AL10 9AB, UK
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- School of Computing and Engineering, University of West London, Ealing, London, W5 5RF, UK
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- School of Computing and Engineering, University of West London, Ealing, London, W5 5RF, UK.
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- School of Computing and Engineering, University of West London, Ealing, London, W5 5RF, UK
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- Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, SO17 iBJ, UK
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- Department of Engineering University of Hull, Hull, HU6 7RX, UK
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Naveenkumar R, Iyyappan J, Pravin R, Kadry S, Han J, Sindhu R, Awasthi MK, Rokhum SL, Baskar G. A strategic review on sustainable approaches in municipal solid waste management andenergy recovery: Role of artificial intelligence,economic stability andlife cycle assessment. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 379:129044. [PMID: 37044151 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Revised: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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The consumption of energy levels has increased in association with economic growth and concurrently increased the energy demand from renewable sources. The need under Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) intends to explore various technological advancements for the utilization of waste to energy. Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) has been reported as constructive feedstock to produce biofuels, biofuel carriers and biochemicals using energy-efficient technologies in risk freeways. The present review contemplates risk assessment and challenges in sorting and transportation of MSW and different aspects of conversion of MSW into energy are critically analysed. The circular bioeconomy of energy production strategies and management of waste are also analysed. The current scenario on MSW and its impacts on the environment are elucidated in conjunction with various policies and amendments equipped for the competent management of MSW in order to fabricate a sustained environment.
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- Rajendiran Naveenkumar
- Biological Systems Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706, United States; Forest Products Laboratory, USDA Forest Service, Madison, WI 53726, United States
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- Department of Biotechnology, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Thandalam, Chennai 602107, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, St. Joseph's College of Engineering, Chennai 600119. India
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- Department of Applied Data Science, Noroff University College, Kristiansand, Norway; Artificial Intelligence Research Center (AIRC), Ajman University, Ajman 346, United Arab Emirates; Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Technology, TKM Institute of Technology, Kollam, Kerala, India
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China
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- Department of Biotechnology, St. Joseph's College of Engineering, Chennai 600119. India; Department of Applied Data Science, Noroff University College, Kristiansand, Norway.
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Centeno Mora E, Souza CLD, Neves TDA, Chernicharo CDL. Characterisation and perspectives of energetic use of dissolved gas recovered from anaerobic effluent with membrane contactor. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 367:128223. [PMID: 36368489 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.128223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Revised: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Biogas is a source of renewable energy, and its production and use has been validated in anaerobic-based sewage treatment plants (STPs). However, in these systems, a large amount of methane is lost as dissolved methane (D-CH4) in the liquid effluent. In this study, the characteristics and potential energetic uses of the gas recovered during the desorption of D-CH4 from anaerobic effluents with hollow fibre membrane contactors were investigated. A pilot-scale experiment was performed using sewage and two types of membrane contactors. The recovered gas contained considerable amounts of CH4, CO2, H2S, N2, and O2; therefore, a gas upgrade is required prior to its use as a biofuel. The recovery process should be energetically self-sustainable, and induce a considerable decrease in the STP carbon footprint. Recovering D-CH4 with membrane contactors could increase the energetic potential of anaerobic-based STPs up to 50 % and allow for more sustainable systems.
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- Erick Centeno Mora
- Civil Engineering School, University of Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica; Department of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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- Department of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil
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