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ReviewJournal of environmental health science & engineering2024

Sustainable valorisation of kitchen waste through greenhouse solar drying and microwave pyrolysis- technology readiness level for the production of biochar.

Prathiba Rex, Nagaraj Meenakshisundaram, Praveen Barmavatu

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Review in Journal of environmental health science & engineering, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors.

Prathiba RexInstitute of Agricultural Engineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, 602 105 India.ORCID 0000-0001-8783-972X
Nagaraj MeenakshisundaramInstitute of Agricultural Engineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, 602 105 India.
Praveen BarmavatuDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana, Av. José Pedro Alessandri 1242, Santiago, Chile.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study proposes an integrated and sustainable approach for the effective conversion of kitchen waste into valuable products through a two-step process. The primary step involves the implementation of greenhouse solar drying to reduce the moisture content of kitchen waste. The secondary step implies microwave pyrolysis for effective degradation of kitchen waste to biooil, biogas and biochar. Biooil and biogas can be used as renewable fuel source. Biochar can be used as soil amendment. Selection of atmospheric conditions for biochar preparation is discussed, highlighting its crucial role in biochar characteristics. This article highlights, technology readiness level of biochar production from kitchen waste to assess the economic viability for the scalability of the process. In this entirety, the conversion of kitchen waste to valuable products through microwave pyrolysis has significant potential to address the challenges posed by high moisture content and heterogenous nature. With continued research and innovation, it is possible to develop a wide array of value-added products from kitchen waste, ultimately leading to a more eco-friendly and economic approach to waste management. Graphical Abstract:

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Activated carbonBiocharCatalystKitchen wasteMicrowave pyrolysisTechnology readiness level

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PMID39464812
PMCPMC11499482

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