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Processing of municipal solid waste resources for a circular economy in China: An overview

Author VINAY KUMAR Author Ashok Pandey Author Raveendran Sindhu Author Preeti Chaturvedi Author Mukesh Kumar Awasthi Author Parameswaran Binod Author Zengqiang Zhang

Abstract

To realize the management of municipal solid waste (MSW), China uses MSW conversion technology to generate fuel and other byproducts through which the operating costs (e.g., capital and operational) are maintained to some extent. The amount of MSW produced per capita in China is a serious problem. Therefore, a circular economy method was investigated that can not only manage MSW safely but also convert MSW into energy to meet the growing energy demand. This study summarized the current status of MSW treatment and gives an overview of several waste-to-energy conversion technologies by describing their possible and existing situation in China and identifying related challenges. Currently, none of the single technologies can effectively realize waste-to-energy conversion. Only in this way can waste-to-energy technology achieve commercial success and community preparedness.

Keywords

Municipal Solid Waste MSW Management Waste-To-Energy MSW Conversion Technology Circular Economy Energy Recovery Waste Treatment Fuel Generation Byproduct Utilization Capital Cost Reduction Operational Cost Management MSW Per Capita Energy Demand Waste Treatment Technologies China Waste Management Waste-To-Energy Challenges Commercial Viability Community Preparedness Sustainable Waste Solutions Renewable Energy From Waste Environmental Sustainability Resource Recovery Waste Processing Green Technology Energy Sustainability Solid Waste Recycling
Details
Volume 317
Issue 123478
DOI 10.1016/j.fuel.2022.123478
ISSN 1873-7153
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