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Gasification of municipal solid waste (MSW) as a cleaner final disposal route: A mini-review

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Abstract

The production of hydrogen-rich syngas from municipal solid waste (MSW) by pyrolysis/gasification is one of the most promising waste-to-energy pathways for realizing a circular bioeconomy. This mini-review provides an overview of current research and development efforts in the field, focusing on the development of syngas upgrades and novel gasification processes, with the ultimate goal of making MSW gasification a sustainable and affordable route for the final disposal of MSW. A graphical assessment protocol is proposed to support comprehension of the main reactions that are involved in the MSW gasification. MSW gasification studies are reviewed with the prospects considered to provide a reference for future work.
Original languageEnglish
Article number126217
JournalBioresource Technology
Volume344
Issue numberA
Online published26 Oct 2021
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2022

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
  2. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  3. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

Research Keywords

  • Chemical looping gasification
  • MSW
  • Plasma gasification
  • Stoichiometric diagram
  • Syngas upgrading

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