Publications by authors named "Silvia Saikia"
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- Composting is an eco-friendly way to manage biodegradable waste, which makes up almost half of municipal solid waste (MSW), and can be improved by adding char from MSW pyrolysis.
- The study tested different amounts of MSW char (0%, 2.5%, and 5%) on vegetable waste compost, revealing that higher char levels led to better thermophilic temperatures, nutrient availability, and overall compost quality.
- The results showed significant improvements in nutrient concentrations and reductions in volatile solids and heavy metals, especially with 5% char, demonstrating that using MSW char in composting enhances sustainability in waste management.
This study explores the viability of utilizing municipal solid waste (MSW) and legacy waste as a renewable energy source through pyrolysis, akin to solid fuels. The heating value of MSW and legacy waste were found to be 37737.89 and 40432.
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