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- Title
Bibliometric analysis of technologies for municipal solid waste valorization and their potential in the colombian context.
- Authors
Ordoñez-Losada, Laura; Gómez-Ríos, David; Ramírez-Malule, Howard
- Abstract
The constant growth in global urban waste generation has led to an increasing need to address its management sustainably. Despite the proven effectiveness of converting this waste into energy in various countries, its implementation in Colombia is still in its early stages. In this study, a bibliometric analysis and systematic review of the literature was conducted to assess urban solid waste valorization technologies and their potential integration into biorefineries in the Colombian context. Among the identified technologies, incineration, gasification, pyrolysis, anaerobic digestion, and landfill gas recovery stand out. Anaerobic Digestion emerges as an attractive option due to its versatility. However, there is a recognized imperative to dynamically choose technologies, considering the diversity of contexts and specific conditions in Colombia. Additionally, gasification and pyrolysis appear as viable options, each with its own advantages and challenges, reflecting the complexity and variability in waste management. Concerning landfill gas recovery, its significance as an essential installation in controlled landfills is emphasized, dismissing its consideration as an independent alternative. While the literature suggests that incineration is perceived as less favorable in social, economic, and environmental terms, it is crucial to recognize the dynamics and specificity of each situation. The choice of technologies must be adaptive and guided by a contextual approach that considers the heterogeneity in waste composition, available infrastructure, and other factors that vary significantly from one scenario to another. This dynamic and adaptive approach is essential to address the complexity of urban waste management and find sustainable solutions in the Colombian context.
- Subjects
WASTE management; BIBLIOMETRICS; SOLID waste; ANAEROBIC digestion; INCINERATION; LANDFILL gases
- Publication
Ingeniería y Competitividad, 2024, Vol 26, Issue 2, p1
- ISSN
0123-3033
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.25100/iyc.v26i2.13225