Producción de biogas mediante la codigestión anaerobia de lodos residuales y desecho de cáscara de banano maduro.

Abstract

This research focuses on the production of biogas through the anaerobic co-digestion of residual sludge and ripe banana peel waste as a sustainable solution to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and utilize agro-industrial waste in Ecuador, particularly in the province of El Oro. The study highlights the importance of biogas as a renewable energy source with applications in heating, electricity generation, and fuel production. Anaerobic co-digestion is presented as an efficient technology that enables energy recovery from various wastes, promoting more sustainable waste management and contributing to the reduction of environmental impacts associated with banana farming. The research results demonstrate the potential of this technology to decrease methane and carbon dioxide emissions, offering a viable alternative to current energy and environmental challenges.