Pretreatment methods of organic wastes for biogas production

Salihu, Aliyu and Alam, Md Zahangir (2016) Pretreatment methods of organic wastes for biogas production. Journal of Applied Sciences, 16 (3). pp. 124-137. ISSN 1812-5654

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Abstract

During biogas production, the rate-determining step for the conversion of complex organic matter is the hydrolysis. Different pretreatment methods aid in facilitating the anaerobic digestion by increasing the rate of organic matter hydrolysis. This in effect results in enhanced production of biogas and aids in waste stabilization as well as disposal. This review gives an overview of the methods used in pretreating organic wastes including mechanical, thermal, chemical and biological. In addition, hybrid method (physico-chemical) involving more than one technology has been useful in enhancing waste solubilization and anaerobic digestion. Thus, economic analysis including the cost of operation and the benefits derived in form of biogas, waste minimization and treatment should be considered during the selection of any pretreatment methods for large scale application.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	4157/55044
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Pretreatment, organic waste, biogas, anaerobic digestion, waste solubilization, volatile solids
Subjects:	T Technology > TP Chemical technology > TP155 Chemical engineering
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Biotechnology Engineering
Depositing User:	Dr. Md. Zahangir Alam
Date Deposited:	07 Feb 2017 16:28
Last Modified:	19 Oct 2017 15:33
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/55044

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