Sustainable Biorefinery: Transforming Food Waste into Biopolymer and Bioenergy
Key Ideas
- Ultrasonic assisted alkaline pretreatment (UAP) enhanced food waste biodegradability for polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) and biogas production.
- 60% food waste hydrolyzate led to increased biopolymer production, with a positive net profit of 6.81 USD/Ton.
- FW biorefinery offers sustainable bioenergy recovery, valuable chemicals, and promotes circular bioeconomy.
- The study underscores the importance of integrated approaches for valorizing food waste towards sustainable development goals.
The study focuses on a sustainable biorefinery approach to transform food waste into polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) and biogas. Ultrasonic assisted alkaline pretreatment (UAP) was utilized to enhance the biodegradability of food waste, achieving a greater solubilization efficiency than ultrasonic pretreatment (UP). The pretreated food waste hydrolyzate was used for PHA production, while the residues were utilized for biogas recovery. The results showed that 60% food waste hydrolyzate was optimal for enhanced biopolymer production, with a positive net profit of 6.81 USD/Ton. The study highlights the potential of food waste biorefinery in generating bioenergy, valuable chemicals, and promoting a circular bioeconomy by achieving zero waste generation and sustainable recovery. Integrating different approaches for bioenergy and valuable product generation from food waste is essential for sustainable development.
Topics
Power
Sustainability
Biorefinery
Bioenergy
Bioplastics
Waste-to-energy
PHA Production
Biogas Recovery
Food Waste Management
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