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Title Maximizing resource recovery: Anaerobic digestion of residual biomass from essential oil extraction in four aromatic and medicinal plants
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Authors Hjouji, K; Haldhar, R; Alobaid, AA; Taleb, M; Rais, Z
Title Maximizing resource recovery: Anaerobic digestion of residual biomass from essential oil extraction in four aromatic and medicinal plants
Year 2024
Published
Abstract The valorization of organic waste through biomethanization presents a sustainable solution for energy production and waste management. In this study, the objective was to investigate the feasibility of anaerobic digestion for recovering extraction residues from essential oil extraction processes of Lavender, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, and Rosemary. Furthermore, the study aimed to evaluate the characteristics of the residual biomass by determining total organic matter and soluble organic matter using standardized protocols. The digestate obtained after anaerobic digestion was characterized for its physicochemical properties and its potential as an organic amendment. Statistical analysis was conducted to evaluate the results. The results demonstrate variations in these characteristics among different plant residues, with eucalyptus exhibiting lower VMO and higher BOD5 compared to other plants. The results of this study suggest promising potential for energy recovery from extraction residues, with an energy yield of up to 300 kWh/ton of waste. However, fermenting mixtures before anaerobic digestion is not recommended. In addition, the physicochemical characterization of the mixture resulting from the two mixtures MRH and MRF (DB digestate) highlights the potential of the digestate as an organic amendment. It also demonstrates the effectiveness of anaerobic digestion in reducing organic matter and enhancing the quality of the digestate. This contributes to sustainable waste management practices and boosts agricultural productivity. Morphological and elemental analyses provide insight into structural and compositional changes during biomethanization. Overall, this research highlights anaerobic digestion as a cost-effective approach to residual waste disposal in essential oil extraction industries. It supports circular economy principles by potentially generating revenue from energy production and organic amendments. This method offers a promising solution for waste recovery strategies in the transformation sector of aromatic and herbaceous plants for energy production.
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