Barriers in biogas production from the organic fraction of municipal solid waste: A circular bioeconomy perspective

[Display omitted] •Twenty barriers accountable for the slow rate of biogas production are identified.•Ranking of barriers has been done with the analytical hierarchy process (AHP).•The logistical barrier dimension with a weight of (0.356) ranked first.•The technical barrier dimension with a weight o...

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Published in:Bioresource technology 2022-10, Vol.362, p.127671-127671, Article 127671
Main Authors: Yadav, Priyanka, Yadav, Sudeep, Singh, Dhananjay, Shekher Giri, Balendu, Mishra, P.K.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Analytical Hierarchy Process
Barriers
Biogas
Circular Bioeconomy
Developing Countries
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Summary:[Display omitted] •Twenty barriers accountable for the slow rate of biogas production are identified.•Ranking of barriers has been done with the analytical hierarchy process (AHP).•The logistical barrier dimension with a weight of (0.356) ranked first.•The technical barrier dimension with a weight of (0.326) ranked second.•The institutional barrier dimension with a weight of (0.194) ranked third. Biogas-based circular bioeconomy can provide a long-term way out of the organic fraction of municipal solid waste. The barriers to biogas production are obstructing the growth of the biogas-based circular bioeconomy. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the barriers to biogas in developing countries for the wider implementation of biogastechnology. Twenty barriers are identified and categorized into technical, logistical, institutional, and social dimensions. The analytical hierarchy process is applied to rank the barriers. The result of barrier ranking shows that the lack of appropriate segregation facilities is the most crucial barrier, followed by waste characteristics variation, and inconsistent supply. This study will provide an outline for rational decision-making in the sustainable organic fraction of municipal waste management.
ISSN:0960-8524
1873-2976
DOI:10.1016/j.biortech.2022.127671