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Francesca D, Elisa R, Alessandro DF, Emilio M, Tonia T, Debora F. Modelling of technical, environmental, and economic evaluations of the effect of the organic loading rate in semi-continuous anaerobic digestion of pre-treated organic fraction municipal solid waste. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 344:123417. [PMID: 38253163 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123417] [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: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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The study concerned technical feasibility, economic profitability, and carbon footprint (CF) analysis of semi-continuous anaerobic digestion (sAD) of organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW). The research assessed the pre-treatment effect on sAD by varying organic loading rates (OLR) from 3.38 to 6.75 kgvs/m3d. Three sAD configurations were investigated: hydrodynamic-cavitated (HC-OFMSW), enzymatically pre-treated (EN-OFMSW), and non-pre-treated (AD-OFMSW). Principal Component Analysis and Supervised Kohonen's Self-Organizing Maps combined the experimental, economic, and environmental evaluations. The sAD configurations were grouped predominantly according to the OLR however, within each OLR group the configurations were clustered according to the pre-treatments. The finding highlighted that pre-treatments offset inhibition in sAD of OFMSW due to the OLR increase, being economically profitable and CF negative up to 4.50 kgvs/m3d for EN-OFMSW and to 5.40 kgvs/m3d for HC-OFMSW. Whereas sAD-OFMSW remained economically and environmentally viable only up to 3.87 kgvs/m3d. HC-OFMSW reached the highest performance. In detail, for HC-OFMSW the NPV and CF ranged from 17679.30 to 43827.12 euros and from -51.08 to -407.210 kg CO2eq/1 MWh daily produced, by decreasing the OLR from 5.40 to 3.87 kgvs/m3d. These results are fundamental since pre-treatment is usually expensive due to additional energy or chemical requirements.
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- Demichelis Francesca
- Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT), Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca Degli Abruzzi 24, 10129, Torino, Italy.
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- Department of Sciences and Technological Innovation, University of Piemonte Orientale, Viale Michel 11, 15121, Alessandria, Italy
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- Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT), Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca Degli Abruzzi 24, 10129, Torino, Italy
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- Department of Sciences and Technological Innovation, University of Piemonte Orientale, Viale Michel 11, 15121, Alessandria, Italy
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- Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT), Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca Degli Abruzzi 24, 10129, Torino, Italy
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- Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT), Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca Degli Abruzzi 24, 10129, Torino, Italy
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Yadav A, Sharma V, Tsai ML, Chen CW, Sun PP, Nargotra P, Wang JX, Dong CD. Development of lignocellulosic biorefineries for the sustainable production of biofuels: Towards circular bioeconomy. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 381:129145. [PMID: 37169207 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Revised: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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The idea of environment friendly and affordable renewable energy resources has prompted the industry to focus on the set up of biorefineries for sustainable bioeconomy. Lignocellulosic biomass (LCB) is considered as an abundantly available renewable feedstock for the production of biofuels which can potentially reduce the dependence on petrochemical refineries. By utilizing various conversion technologies, an integrated biorefinery platform of LCB can be created, embracing the idea of the 'circular bioeconomy'. The development of effective pretreatment methods and biocatalytic systems by various bioengineering and machine learning approaches could reduce the bioprocessing costs, thereby making biomass-based biorefinery more sustainable. This review summarizes the development and advances in the lignocellulosic biorefineries from the LCB to the final product stage using various different state-of-the-art approaches for the progress of circular bioeconomy. The life cycle assessment which generates knowledge on the environmental impacts related to biofuel production chains is also summarized.
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- Aditya Yadav
- Department of Seafood Science, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Seafood Science, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan; Department of Marine Environmental Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Seafood Science, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Marine Environmental Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan; Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Seafood Science, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Seafood Science, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Seafood Science, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Marine Environmental Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan; Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.
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Singh R, Paritosh K, Pareek N, Vivekanand V. Integrated system of anaerobic digestion and pyrolysis for valorization of agricultural and food waste towards circular bioeconomy: Review. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 360:127596. [PMID: 35809870 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.127596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Agricultural and food waste have become major issue affecting the environment and climate owing to growing population. However, such wastes have potential to produce renewable fuels which will help to meet energy demands. Numerous valorization pathways like anaerobic digestion, pyrolysis, composting and landfilling have been employed for treating such wastes. However, it requires integrated system that could utilize waste and promote circular bioeconomy. This review explores integration of anaerobic digestion and pyrolysis for treating agricultural and food waste. Proposed system examines the production of biochar and pyro-oil by pyrolysis of digestate. The use of this biochar for stabilizing anaerobic digestion process, biogas purification and soil amendment will promote the circular bioeconomy. Kinetic models and framework of techno-economic analysis of system were discussed and knowledge gaps have been identified for future research. This system will provide sustainable approach and offer carbon capture and storage in form of biochar in soil.
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- Rickwinder Singh
- Centre for Energy and Environment, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Jaipur 302017, Rajasthan, India
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- Hybred Energy Solutions Private Limited, Gift City, Gandhinagar 382007, Gujarat, India
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- Microbial Catalysis and Process Engineering Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, School of Life Sciences, Central University of Rajasthan, Ajmer 305 817, Rajasthan, India
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- Centre for Energy and Environment, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Jaipur 302017, Rajasthan, India.
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The Use of a Simplified Carbon Footprint Tool for Organic Waste Managers: Pros and Cons. SUSTAINABILITY 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/su14041951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Given that the pressure of climate change action on companies is increasing, it is recommended to measure the improvement of mitigation activities in terms of GHG emissions. This paper aims to highlight the still-open aspects that characterise simplified GHG accounting tools, starting from the outcomes of a case study. This study was performed using a simplified Italian software for the CO2 eq accounting of composting and anaerobic digestion, two mitigation activities that contribute an important share of global GHG emissions reduction. The tool is based on the life-cycle thinking approach. It has been applied to an Italian company that treats the organic fraction of municipal solid waste. The tool analysis has made it possible to stress several issues that are currently the object of debate in the literature, for example, the trade-off between the flexibility of the software and its user friendliness or the multifunctionality issues and their different interpretations. However, focusing on just one impact category, i.e., climate change, may lead to an incomplete picture of the overall environmental performance of the process analysed. Therefore, this tool could be improved by including other impact categories, such as eutrophication and acidification, which may be affected by the studied activities.
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Chavan S, Yadav B, Atmakuri A, Tyagi RD, Wong JWC, Drogui P. Bioconversion of organic wastes into value-added products: A review. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 344:126398. [PMID: 34822979 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2021.126398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Revised: 11/13/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Rapid urbanization has increased the demand for food, feed, and chemicals that have in turn augmented the use of fossil-based resources and generation of organic waste. Owning to the characteristics like high abundance, renewability, and ease of accessibility, valorization of organic wastes serves as a potential solution for waste management issues. Several industrial wastes, due to their organic and nutrient-rich composition, have been utilized as a resource for the production of value-added products such as biofuels, biopesticides, biohydrogen, enzymes, and bioplastics via microbial fermentation processes. The process consists of pre-treatment of the waste biomass, production of value-added product in reactors and downstream processing for product's recovery. The integration of new comprehensive technologies for organic waste utilization will also stimulate the transition towards a circular economy. Therefore, the feasibility and sustainability of the production of various value-added products from biowastes and byproduct streams will be discussed in the present review.
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- Shraddha Chavan
- INRS Eau, Terre et Environnement, 490, rue de la Couronne, Québec G1K 9A9, Canada
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- INRS Eau, Terre et Environnement, 490, rue de la Couronne, Québec G1K 9A9, Canada
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- INRS Eau, Terre et Environnement, 490, rue de la Couronne, Québec G1K 9A9, Canada
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- BOSK-Bioproducts, 100-399 rue Jacquard, Québec QC G1N 4J6, Canada; School of Technology, Huzhou University, Huzhou 311800, PR China.
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- Institute of Bioresource and Agriculture, Sino-Forest Applied Research Centre for Pearl River Delta Environment and Department of Biology, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong; School of Technology, Huzhou University, Huzhou 311800, PR China
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- INRS Eau, Terre et Environnement, 490, rue de la Couronne, Québec G1K 9A9, Canada
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Vlachokostas C, Achillas C, Diamantis V, Michailidou AV, Baginetas K, Aidonis D. Supporting decision making to achieve circularity via a biodegradable waste-to-bioenergy and compost facility. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2021; 285:112215. [PMID: 33621887 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.112215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2020] [Revised: 02/04/2021] [Accepted: 02/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Bioproducts, such as energy and fertilizers, are strongly interrelated with the biodegradable waste treatment processes, within a holistic management strategy. Although different forms of biological treatment technologies are available, anaerobic digestion represents a process of major importance in the overall management strategy of biodegradable waste. This paper presents a methodology to support decision making for efficient management of biodegradable waste. The decision support framework provides the background towards the selection and design of a biodegradable waste installation with emphasis on the recovery of energy and organic fertilizer. The discrete steps are analytically defined and illustrated to assist managers and policy makers to organize their decision making in the whole spectrum of procedures required to promote sustainable biodegradable waste management programs. The methodological approach developed can be generically applied by public authorities, producers and stakeholders following essential basic steps regarding safe and environmentally friendly production of high-quality final product. Moreover, a demonstration is performed for a real-case study for the Region of Serres, Greece. The proposed installation is expected to manage 3,285 t of biodegradable waste and generate approximately 160,000 m3/a of biogas, 400 MWhel/a and 450 MWhthermal/a. The final bioproduct exceeds 3 kt of digestate that will be valorized in arable land close to the installation. Crucial interactions and managerial insights are also highlighted. The decision support framework aims to assist the research community, the private sector and decision makers to produce affordable and sustainable compost/digestate recovered from waste, also supporting the transition to a low carbon future and sustainable -circular- development.
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- Christos Vlachokostas
- Laboratory of Heat Transfer and Environmental Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aristotle University Thessaloniki, Box 483, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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- Department of Supply Chain Management, International Hellenic University, Kanelopoulou 2, 60100, Katerini, Greece
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace, Vas. Sofias 12, 67100, Xanthi, Greece
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- Laboratory of Heat Transfer and Environmental Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aristotle University Thessaloniki, Box 483, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Hellenic Ministry of Rural Development and Food, General Secretariat of Agricultural Policy and European Funds Management, Acharnon 2, 10176, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Supply Chain Management, International Hellenic University, Kanelopoulou 2, 60100, Katerini, Greece
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