Used disposable nappies and expired food products valorisation through one- & two-stage anaerobic co-digestion
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2019.09.028
Abstract: Abstract In the present work, an innovative approach of used disposable nappies (DN) treatment is presented aiming at energy recovery through anaerobic co-digestion of their biodegradable content along with a waste fraction containing expired food… read more here.
Keywords: system; two stage; digestion; disposable nappies ... See more keywords
Pretreatment of used disposable nappies: Super absorbent polymer deswelling.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2020.05.028
Abstract: Typical used disposable nappies usually consist of nonwoven fabrics, Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP), and organic material, namely fluffy pulp, urine and/or excreta. Currently, this waste stream is being disposed to landfills causing many environmental issues.… read more here.
Keywords: sap; absorbent polymer; disposable nappies; super absorbent ... See more keywords