Applied Chemical Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(4)
Published: Dec. 31, 2024
Waste
to
energy
(WtE)
is
a
strategic
tool
address
the
waste
management
and
stupendous
demand
in
country
like
India.
This
paper
provides
broad
examination
of
technological,
economical
aspects
WtE
projects
internationally
specifically
Technologically
it
discusses
various
processes
such
as
but
not
limited
gasification,
anaerobic
digestion
incineration
their
suitability
well
capability
handling
different
types
waste.
The
study
draws
attention
technology
that
makes
these
more
feasible
sustainable
urban
rural
areas.
From
an
environmental
stand
point,
evaluates
enormous
roles
played
by
including;
elimination
landfill
use,
reduction
greenhouse
gas
emissions
appropriate
disposal
solid
wastes.
It
considers
swapping
outlines
how
can
meet
India’s
Sustainable
Development
Goals,
Goals
7,
11
13:
Affordable
Clean
Energy,
Cities
Communities,
Climate
Action.
perspective,
performs
cost
benefit
evaluation,
determining
economic
viability
based
projects.
research
also
information
about
factors
contribute
lack
feasibility
high
initial
capital
investment
requirements,
operations
issues,
government
constraints.
shows
when
implemented
they
have
massive
benefits,
existing
infrastructure,
good
policies
effective
stakeholders’
engagement
determines
success
Environments,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(7), P. 149 - 149
Published: July 12, 2024
There
is
a
growing
interest
in
the
use
of
pyrolysis
plants
for
conversion
solid
waste
into
useful
products
(e.g.,
oil,
gas,
and
char)
analysis
air-polluting
emissions
associated
with
such
process
an
emerging
research
field.
This
study
applied
systematic
mapping
approach
to
collating,
describing,
cataloging
available
evidence
related
type
level
air
pollutants
emitted
from
plants,
factors
affecting
emissions,
mitigation
strategies
that
can
be
adopted
reduce
pollution.
The
scientific
literature
indexed
Scopus
Google
Scholar,
as
well
industry
reports,
was
interrogated
document
evidence.
A
database
comprising
63
studies
synthesized
cataloged
which
25
were
considered,
including
volatile
organic
compounds
persistent
pollutants.
Air
pollutant
levels
varied
depending
on
scale
their
operating
conditions,
feedstock
used.
Various
technologies,
wet
scrubbers,
electrostatic
precipitators,
baghouse
filters,
are
have
been
utilized
comply
existing
EU
regulations
incineration
(2010/75/EU).
identified
several
knowledge
gaps
need
addressed
inform
relevant
environmental
policymaking,
technology
development,
adoption
best
practices
plants.
Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(11), P. 2573 - 2573
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
This
study
investigated
the
phytotoxicity
of
agro-industrial
wastes
(almond,
walnut,
pistachio
and
peanut
shells,
asparagus
spears,
brewer’s
spent
grain)
their
biochar
through
germination
bioassays
in
several
horticultural
species:
green
pea,
lettuce,
radish,
arugula.
Biowaste
was
pyrolyzed
under
controlled
conditions
to
produce
biochar,
both
biowaste
were
characterized.
Germination
bioassay
conducted
using
seeds
exposed
different
dilutions
aqueous
extract
(0,
50,
100%).
percentage,
seed
vigor,
index,
root
aerial
lengths
evaluated.
The
results
showed
that
significantly
its
biochar.
obtained
demonstrated
changing
effects
on
seedling
growth.
In
particular,
extracts
from
brewers
grains,
walnut
shells
5–14%
increases
vigor
length.
Furthermore,
response
species
waste
revealed
species-specific
sensitivity.
Seeds
lettuce
arugula
more
sensitive
than
radish
peas.
knowledge
not
only
elucidates
behavior
waste-based
early
stage
plant
development
but
also
provides
valuable
insights
regarding
phytotoxicity,
sensitivity,
variables
involved
germination.
Biomass,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(3), P. 809 - 825
Published: Aug. 2, 2024
The
escalating
production
of
biosolids
from
wastewater
treatment
plants
presents
significant
environmental
and
health
challenges
due
to
the
presence
pathogens,
trace
organic
pollutants,
heavy
metals.
Transforming
into
biochar
through
pyrolysis
offers
a
sustainable
solution,
enhancing
soil
fertility
mitigating
greenhouse
gas
emissions.
This
review
critically
evaluates
processes
(slow,
fast,
flash)
for
biosolid
conversion
examines
impact
biosolid-derived
on
nutrient
retention,
crop
productivity,
Findings
various
studies
demonstrate
that
BDB
can
significantly
reduce
emissions
N2O,
CH4,
CO2
while
improving
health.
However,
such
as
standardizing
methods,
addressing
metal
content,
ensuring
economic
feasibility
must
be
overcome.
Future
research
should
focus
optimizing
conditions,
developing
regulatory
frameworks,
conducting
comprehensive
analyses
support
large-scale
implementation
in
agriculture.
Applied Chemical Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(4)
Published: Dec. 31, 2024
Waste
to
energy
(WtE)
is
a
strategic
tool
address
the
waste
management
and
stupendous
demand
in
country
like
India.
This
paper
provides
broad
examination
of
technological,
economical
aspects
WtE
projects
internationally
specifically
Technologically
it
discusses
various
processes
such
as
but
not
limited
gasification,
anaerobic
digestion
incineration
their
suitability
well
capability
handling
different
types
waste.
The
study
draws
attention
technology
that
makes
these
more
feasible
sustainable
urban
rural
areas.
From
an
environmental
stand
point,
evaluates
enormous
roles
played
by
including;
elimination
landfill
use,
reduction
greenhouse
gas
emissions
appropriate
disposal
solid
wastes.
It
considers
swapping
outlines
how
can
meet
India’s
Sustainable
Development
Goals,
Goals
7,
11
13:
Affordable
Clean
Energy,
Cities
Communities,
Climate
Action.
perspective,
performs
cost
benefit
evaluation,
determining
economic
viability
based
projects.
research
also
information
about
factors
contribute
lack
feasibility
high
initial
capital
investment
requirements,
operations
issues,
government
constraints.
shows
when
implemented
they
have
massive
benefits,
existing
infrastructure,
good
policies
effective
stakeholders’
engagement
determines
success
