Clean Energy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(6), P. 82 - 95
Published: Oct. 18, 2024
Abstract
This
research
explored
the
potential
of
waste-to-energy
(WtE)
technology
as
a
sustainable
solution
to
Nigeria’s
energy
deficit
and
waste
management
challenges.
Various
WtE
technologies
were
reviewed,
including
incineration,
anaerobic
digestion,
gasification,
pyrolysis,
highlighting
their
applicability
benefits
for
Nigeria.
The
yield
from
different
streams,
combined
with
economic
viability,
environmental
benefits,
social
impacts,
demonstrates
importance
country.
lower
heating
value
municipal
solid
agricultural
residue
significantly
affects
yield.
incineration
27.36
million
tons
organic
annually
while
using
relevant
recovery
could
generate
between
14.52
23.08
TWh
electricity
per
annum.
inclusion
paper
textiles
increases
18.69
29.71
year.
power
generation
residues
is
estimated
at
80.3
GW.
However,
Nigeria
must
address
technical,
economic,
policy
challenges
realize
this
potential.
can
be
achieved
by
developing
robust
regulatory
framework,
fostering
public–private
partnerships,
enhancing
local
capacity,
engaging
communities,
investing
in
development.
implementation
projects
will
facilitate
management,
improve
security,
create
jobs,
promote
stewardship.
Practice, progress, and proficiency in sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 109 - 124
Published: May 10, 2024
The
management
of
solid
waste
is
a
growing
challenge
with
rising
trends
in
industrialisation
and
population
growth,
has
become
public
environmental
health
concern.
spills
over
to
negatively
affect
the
realization
sustainable
development
goals
(SDGs).
This
chapter
focuses
on
how
(SWM)
can
be
used
promote
realizations
SDGs
while
prioritizing
economic,
social,
growth.
Findings
show
that
systematic
SWM
capacity
influence
most
hence
need
uptake
it.
done
by
promoting
circular
economic
models,
formulating,
implementing,
enforcing
regulations
are
pro-sustainable
development,
improving
governance
sector
through
planning
adoption
better
technologies
valorise
waste.
Energy & Fuels,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
38(17), P. 15972 - 15997
Published: Aug. 7, 2024
Acid
gas,
which
contains
toxic
hydrogen
sulfide,
is
produced
by
several
sources,
including
refineries
and
processing
plants
for
natural
gas.
Catalytic
decomposition
reforming
of
H2S
offer
viable
ways
to
produce
from
a
waste
resource,
with
the
added
benefit
reducing
pollution.
However,
conventional
thermolysis
traditional
Claus
process,
highly
endothermic
exhibits
low
conversion
at
reaction
temperatures.
While
photocatalytic
pathway
would
less
energy-intensive
pathway,
its
overall
efficiency
regarding
light/heat
absorption
utilization
needs
be
further
enhanced.
Hydrogen
sulfide
can
converted
via
photothermocatalysis
into
elemental
sulfur
hydrogen,
two
value-added
products.
This
process
addresses
drawbacks
pure
photo
thermal
procedures
could
approach
treating
streams.
study
extensively
examines
potential
interaction
between
photo-
thermocatalytic
systems,
concentrating
on
hydrogen.
The
aim
provide
valuable
insights
pathways
future
optimization.
For
first
time,
as
per
literature
survey,
photothermocatalytic
that
extended
both
reformation
toward
production
proposed,
considering
current
challenges
prospects.
Clean Energy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(6), P. 82 - 95
Published: Oct. 18, 2024
Abstract
This
research
explored
the
potential
of
waste-to-energy
(WtE)
technology
as
a
sustainable
solution
to
Nigeria’s
energy
deficit
and
waste
management
challenges.
Various
WtE
technologies
were
reviewed,
including
incineration,
anaerobic
digestion,
gasification,
pyrolysis,
highlighting
their
applicability
benefits
for
Nigeria.
The
yield
from
different
streams,
combined
with
economic
viability,
environmental
benefits,
social
impacts,
demonstrates
importance
country.
lower
heating
value
municipal
solid
agricultural
residue
significantly
affects
yield.
incineration
27.36
million
tons
organic
annually
while
using
relevant
recovery
could
generate
between
14.52
23.08
TWh
electricity
per
annum.
inclusion
paper
textiles
increases
18.69
29.71
year.
power
generation
residues
is
estimated
at
80.3
GW.
However,
Nigeria
must
address
technical,
economic,
policy
challenges
realize
this
potential.
can
be
achieved
by
developing
robust
regulatory
framework,
fostering
public–private
partnerships,
enhancing
local
capacity,
engaging
communities,
investing
in
development.
implementation
projects
will
facilitate
management,
improve
security,
create
jobs,
promote
stewardship.
