Generating and Characterizing Biogas from Household Waste through Anaerobic Digestion

Authors

  • Ezennia Valentine Charles Okoh
    Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Sokoto State Nigeria
  • Samira Shehu Adamu
    Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Sciennce, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Sokoto State Nigeria1Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Sciennce, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Sokoto State Nigeria

Keywords:

Biogas, Domestic Waste, Renewable energy

Abstract

Utilizing the energy found in biogas presents an intriguing substitute for balancing the production of renewable electricity with environmental cleanliness. Anaerobic digestion is one method of recovering energy from biomass that shows promise in treating solid waste and effluents. This study shows how home garbage can be a rich source of biogas because of its high calorific value and biodegradability, which can help minimize the need for fossil fuels. The results of the home waste's physicochemical examination were established. The findings from the physicochemical examination of the household trash comprise the following percentages: moisture (69.2%), total solids (38.2%), volatile solids (71.7%), and carbon (40.71%). Methane, which has a calorific value of 2420 kcal/kg, is confirmed to be the main element in biogas through characterization.

Dimensions

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Published

2024-11-22

How to Cite

Okoh, E. V. C., & Adamu, S. S. (2024). Generating and Characterizing Biogas from Household Waste through Anaerobic Digestion. Journal of Science Research and Reviews, 1(1), 16-18. https://doi.org/10.70882/josrar.2024.v1i1.4

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024): JOSRAR Vol. 1 No. 1 (September - October)

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Okoh, E. V. C., & Adamu, S. S. (2024). Generating and Characterizing Biogas from Household Waste through Anaerobic Digestion. Journal of Science Research and Reviews, 1(1), 16-18. https://doi.org/10.70882/josrar.2024.v1i1.4