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Title Sustainable valorization of slaughterhouse waste through anaerobic digestion: A circular economy perspective
ID_Doc 28750
Authors Habchi, S; Pecha, J; Sánek, L; Karouach, F; El Bari, H
Title Sustainable valorization of slaughterhouse waste through anaerobic digestion: A circular economy perspective
Year 2024
Published
DOI 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121920
Abstract Slaughterhouse waste (SHW) poses significant environmental challenges due to its complex composition. In response, a novel review exploration of anaerobic digestion (AD) as a means of valorising SHW within the context of the circular economy (CE) is presented. The physicochemical properties of individual SHW, representing key parameters for the correct management of the AD process, are scrutinized. These parameters are further connected with identifying suitable pretreatment methods to enhance biogas production. Subsequently, the review examines the diverse technologies employed in the AD of SHW, considering the complexities of monoor co-digestion. Various AD systems are evaluated for their effectiveness in harnessing the substantial biogas production potential from SHW, encompassing key parameters, reactor configurations, and operational conditions that influence the AD process. Moreover, the review interestingly extends its scope to the recovery and management of digestate, the by-product of AD. Along with the digestate composition, strategies for various utilization of this by-product are discussed. This investigation thus underscores, within the principles of the CE, the dual sustainable benefits of SHW processing via AD in biogas production and utilization of the resultant nutrient-rich digestate in various sectors.
Author Keywords Abattoir waste; Pretreatment; Biogas production; Energy recovery
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
EID WOS:001275144100001
WoS Category Environmental Sciences
Research Area Environmental Sciences & Ecology
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