Effect of different biochars on anaerobic digestion of organic solid waste- A review
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More kitchen waste adds big issues for the earth due to the gas from trash heaps. A way to fix this is by changing waste into gas with biochar. This study looks at how biochar (from sewers & plants) can help turn more kitchen waste into gas.
This paper checks out how biochar aids in making gas from kitchen waste. It sees how sewers' sludge & plant bits boost the process. As kitchen waste & gas from trash grow, turning this waste into gas is key. Anaerobic digestion offers a sustainable solution by converting organic waste into biogas. The study aims to evaluate how different types of biochar improve biogas production, contributing to more efficient waste management practices.
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