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Biohydrogen from the Organic Fraction of Municipal Solid Waste

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The disposal of municipal solid waste is a global concern considering that more than two billion tons are annually generated worldwide, and at least 33% of these residues are not managed in an environmentally safe manner. The feasibility of generating hydrogen (H2) from the organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW) by means of biological processes has been demonstrated consistently. The characteristics of municipal solid waste, such as composition, moisture, and traces of inorganic residues, might vary depending on the regional economy and culture of each country and must be considered for the design and operation of H2 production from OFMSW. The use of biological fermentation of OFMSW has been demonstrated to be efficient for the production of H2 and other metabolites of industrial interest, such as long-chain fatty acids and volatile fatty acids. This chapter describes OFMSW as a substrate for biohydrogen production by applying a dark fermentation process, reviewing H2 production from lab-scale studies and recycling facilities. This work critically discusses the operating conditions of dark fermentation and their effects on the potential of hydrogen production, yield, and process inhibition. The effects of nonfermentable material (paper, inorganic fraction, etc.) and the use of pretreatment methods are also addressed.

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The support granted by the PAPIIT projects IN102722 and TA100121 from DGAPA-UNAM is acknowledged.

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Salazar-Batres, K.J., Quijano, G., Moreno-Andrade, I. (2022). Biohydrogen from the Organic Fraction of Municipal Solid Waste. In: Kuddus, M., Yunus, G., Ramteke, P.W., Molina, G. (eds) Organic Waste to Biohydrogen. Clean Energy Production Technologies. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-1995-4_1

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