Research progress and perspectives of biogas production from municipal organic solid waste

Jianbo Zhao; Shan Ren; Chenghong Li; Mengjiao Jiao; Guanzhou Wu; Hongsheng Chen

doi:10.1515/ijcre-2023-0082

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Research progress and perspectives of biogas production from municipal organic solid waste

Jianbo Zhao , Shan Ren , Chenghong Li , Mengjiao Jiao , Guanzhou Wu and Hongsheng Chen

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From the journal International Journal of Chemical Reactor Engineering Volume 22 Issue 3

Abstract

Anaerobic digestion is a prevailing technology for the treatment and utilization of municipal organic solid waste (MOSW). In this technology, the macromolecular organic matter in waste degrades into small molecular substances through the anaerobic decomposition of microorganisms, producing biogas that can provide enormous energy. This paper focuses on the research progress of anaerobic digestion of various organic wastes for biogas production. The principle and process of anaerobic digestion for biogas production are introduced, along with the key factors affecting anaerobic digestion efficiency, such as temperature, pH, and sealing conditions. At the same time, the current cycle treatment technology and comprehensive treatment system of MOSW are also summarized. Furthermore, the paper explores biogas purification technologies, including desulfurization, deoxidation, drying, and decarbonization. Finally, the state-of-the-art of the utilization of MOSW for biogas production in the world and the problems faced by the utilization of MOSW for biogas production in China are reviewed. By summarizing the anaerobic digestion technology of MOSW, this review hopes to provide some reasonable solutions for the high-value utilization of MOSW.

Keywords: biogas production; anaerobic digestion; municipal solid waste; purification technology

Corresponding authors: Shan Ren and Hongsheng Chen, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China, E-mail: shan.ren@cqu.edu.cn (S. Ren), chs@cqu.edu.cn (H. Chen)

Acknowledgments

For the writing of this paper, first of all, I would like to thank my parents for their hard work. They have given me a lot of encouragement and help. I would also like to thank the other staff members involved in this study and those who helped me in my research work.

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Received: 2023-04-21

Accepted: 2023-12-20

Published Online: 2024-01-04

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