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Valorization of Organic Fraction of MSW for Bioethanol Production

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Municipal solid waste management is a big problem all over the world. The improper management of municipal solid waste (MSW) can be extremely dangerous. Researchers from all around the world are working on a plethora of methods to reduce the generation of waste and oversee waste management for socioeconomic and environmental welfare. Using holistic and integrated methodologies, value-added goods can be made from municipal garbage. The framework for analyzing municipal solid waste to energy conversion and waste-derived bioeconomy in order to meet sustainable development goals is very important. In the context of the circular economy, it is critical to valorize the organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW). This chapter aims to look the state-of-the-art of valorization of OFMSW in bioethanol production. Further, different challenges and future aspects are also discussed.

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Aggarwal, N.K., Kumar, N., Mittal, M. (2022). Valorization of Organic Fraction of MSW for Bioethanol Production. In: Bioethanol Production. Green Chemistry and Sustainable Technology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-05091-6_6

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