MSW Compost Valorization by Pyrolysis: Influence of Composting Process Parameters.

The valorization of urban solid waste compost (MSW) in two different composting conditions (different aeration and humidity) has been studied (we work with the hypothesis that the composting process can have a significant influence on a subsequent pyrolysis process). The influence of composting on subsequent pyrolysis of the material was assessed by examining the kinetics of the process, maximizing hydrogen production and minimizing the activation energy. The thermogravimetric analysis carried out on the samples have shown that they have a greater loss of weight of 9-14% at 270-275 °C and 22-27% at 444-446 °C.