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Analysis of hybrid waste-to-energy for medium-sized cities
(2013-06-15)
Urban centers have a huge demand for electricity and the growing problem of the solid waste management generated by their population, a relevant social and administrative problem. The correct disposal of the municipal solid ...
A review of waste management in Brazil and Portugal: Waste-to-energy as pathway for sustainable development
(2021-11-01)
In this study, projections and current status of municipal solid waste generation worldwide and its collection, final destination, and waste-to-energy technologies are reviewed. Firstly, an overview of waste generation ...
Is it worth generating energy with garbage? Defining a carbon tax to encourage waste-to-energy cycles
(2020-06-05)
The rising of municipal solid waste generation is a serious current problem, whose incorrect disposal leads to major impacts to human health and the environment. Waste-to-Energy systems have been some of the adopted solutions ...
Comparative analysis of waste-to-energy alternatives for a low-capacity power plant in Brazil
(Sage Publications Ltd, 2018-03-01)
The Brazilian National Solid Waste Policy has been implemented with some difficulty, especially in convincing the different actors of society about the importance of conscious awareness among every citizen and businesses ...
Agro-residual biomass and disposable protective face mask: a merger for converting waste to plastic-fiber fuel via an integrative carbonization-pelletization framework
(Springer, 2022-09-15)
Incineration and landfilling offer possibilities for addressing high-rate management of COVID-waste streams. However, they can be costly and environmentally unsustainable. In addition, they do not allow to convert them to ...
Alternative treatments for the municipal solid waste and domestic sewage in Campinas, Brazil
(Elsevier Science BvAmsterdamHolanda, 2013)
Anti-Thermal Shock Binding of Liquid-State Food Waste to Non-Wood Pellets
(Mdpi, 2020-06-01)
The development and implementation of strategies to assist safe and effective transport and storage of pellets in containers and indoor facilities without heating systems are challenging. This study primarily aimed to ...
Biomass-glycerol briquettes are not necessarily mechanically stable and energetically effective
(2020-12-01)
The re-use of glycerol from biodiesel industry as an alternative lubricant for making high-performance briquettes is usual. However, the technical performance of this agro-industrial residue is not consistent. This study ...
Recycling spent mushroom substrate into fuel pellets for low-emission bioenergy producing systems
(2021-09-01)
This study aimed at analyzing the feasibility of converting diverse types of spent mushroom substrate (SMS) into fuel pellets for low-emission bioenergy producing systems. Sources of SMS for pelletization included paddy ...
Second-Generation Lignocellulosic Supportive Material Improves Atomic Ratios of C:O and H:O and Thermomechanical Behavior of Hybrid Non-Woody Pellets
(2020-09-15)
Pellets refer to solid biofuels for heating and power. The pellet's integrity is of great relevant to ensure safe and effective transportation and storage, and comfort to stakeholders. Several materials that are supportive, ...