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Integration of thermochemical conversion processes for waste-to-energy: A review

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As a strategy for mitigating climate change and waste problems, waste-to-energy has rapidly emerged. Thermochemical conversion is a widely used waste-to-energy process that involves the degradation of waste structure at high temperatures under oxygenic or anoxygenic atmosphere. Integration of different thermochemical conversion processes enhances the overall efficiency of energy recovery from waste substances. To maximize the enhancement of waste-to-energy efficiency, the selection of thermochemical conversion system configurations is critical. Understanding possible configurations of hybrid thermochemical waste conversion processes (e.g., pyrolysis, gasification, hydrothermal carbonization, and aqueous-phase reforming) is necessary for further development and propagation of the integrated hybrid thermochemical waste conversion processes. To this end, we provide a systematic review of existing hybrid thermochemical waste conversion systems that integrate different thermochemical conversion processes for waste-to-energy. The challenges and future research suggestions regarding integrated thermochemical waste conversion processes are also discussed.

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This work was supported by a National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) grant funded by the Korean government (Ministry of Science and ICT, MSIT) (No. RS-2023-00209044). This research was also supported by the C1 Gas Refinery Program through the NRF, funded by the Korean government (MSIT) (No. 2017M3D3 A1A01037001).

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  1. Department of Global Smart City, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Korea

    Heeyoung Choi & Jechan Lee

  2. Chemical & Process Technology Division, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Daejeon, 34114, Korea

    Yong Tae Kim

  3. Department of Science and Environmental Studies and State Key Laboratory in Marine Pollution, The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong, 999077, China

    Yiu Fai Tsang

  4. School of Civil, Architectural Engineering, and Landscape Architecture, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Korea

    Jechan Lee

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Choi, H., Kim, Y.T., Tsang, Y.F. et al. Integration of thermochemical conversion processes for waste-to-energy: A review. Korean J. Chem. Eng. 40, 1815–1821 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11814-023-1494-z

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