Food waste characterization as a resource for biogas production in anaerobic treatment processes

Moñino Amorós Patricia, Jiménez Douglas Emérita, Barat Baviera Ramón, Aguado García Daniel, Seco Torrecillas Aurora, Ferrer Polo José

2015

Food waste characterization as a resource for biogas production in anaerobic treatment processes

Food waste was characterized for its potential use as a resource for anaerobic co-digestion with urban wastewater. High COD concentrations (61570 ± 14570 mg COD·L-1) and 73 % of biodegradability will increase biogas production through anaerobic digestion. 90% particles exhibit size < 0,5 mm after grinding in commercial food waste disposer.