Abstract
The aim of this study was to examine whether a decline in microbial activity (i.e., CO2 output) during the biodegradation of municipal solid waste (MSW) indicated an end to biodegradation and the appearance of a stable, final product. As the organic fraction of MSW was biodegraded in an 8 clamp Cambridge Batch System composter, CO2 output declined by 50% and moisture content at the end of the process was 2/kg dry matter (DM)) which exceeded draft EU biowaste directive (2001) guidelines (10,000 mg O2/kg DM).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 8626-8630 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Bioresource Technology |
Volume | 99 |
Issue number | 18 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2008 |
Keywords
- biodegradation
- biowaste
- microbial activity