Environmental Impacts and Contaminants Management in Sewage Sludge-to-Energy and Fertilizer Technologies: Current Trends and Future Directions

Autor: Anna Grobelak, Klaudia Całus-Makowska, Anna Jasińska, Marek Klimasz, Aleksandra Wypart-Pawul, Dominika Augustajtys, Estera Baor, Daria Sławczyk, Aneta Kowalska
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Energies, Vol 17, Iss 19, p 4983 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1996-1073
DOI: 10.3390/en17194983
Popis: The increasing focus on sustainability and the circular economy has brought waste-to-energy technologies to the forefront of renewable energy research. However, the environmental impacts and management of contaminants associated with these technologies remain critical issues. This article comprehensively reviews the environmental impacts of converting sewage sludge into energy and fertilizers, focusing on managing potential contaminants and assessing the implications and ecological risks. It also highlights the latest trends in waste-to-energy technologies, waste-to-soil amendment, and their integration into circular economy frameworks. The discussion encompasses challenges and opportunities in optimizing these processes in wastewater treatment plants to minimize pollutants and enhance sustainability. Addressing these challenges is essential for ensuring the long-term viability and acceptance of waste-to-energy solutions, making this topic highly relevant and timely.
Databáze: Directory of Open Access Journals
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