Generation and Profiling of Biogas from Household Organic Waste through Anaerobic Digestion
| dc.contributor.author | Muhibbu-din, E.I. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-04-29T15:37:39Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-04-29T15:37:39Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-04-30 | |
| dc.description | ousehold organic waste encompasses all the biodegradable materials generated in households as a result of daily activities. This type of waste primarily consists of organic matter derived from food scraps, yard trimmings, and other biodegradable materials. They are either discarded or slated for disposal (Saleh & Hassan, 2023). This underutilized energy resource often undergoes decomposition in landfills and dumpsites, resulting in the emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere (Ramprasad et al., 2022). Primary sources of food waste generation comprise households, hotels, restaurants, supermarkets, residential complexes, cafeterias, food processing plants, among others. Food waste has the potential for recycling through processes such as anaerobic digestion (AD), composting, and vermicomposting (Somashekar, Rinku, and Manzoor, 2014). | |
| dc.description.abstract | Nigeria is presently grappling with a substantial energy crisis due fuel subsidy removal; however, many Households possesses organic waste which has notable potential for biogas energy production owing to its high biodegradability and calorific value, thereby reducing the dependence on fossil fuels. An evaluation of the physical and chemical properties of household organic waste was conducted. The produced Biogas was collected utilizing a compressor and subsequently subjected to Gas Chromatography with Headspace for characterization. The findings from the physical and chemical analysis of the household waste include a moisture content of 59.2%, total solids at 40.8%, volatile solids at 77.3%, and carbon content at 42.9%. The biogas characterization reveals its composition, comprising 63% methane (CH4), 31% carbon dioxide (CO2), and 1% hydrogen sulfide (H2S), with a calorific value of 24.10 MJ/m3 while the byproduct of the anaerobic process, known as digestate, represents a valuable nutrient source essential for agricultural fertilization. This study proposes that every household in Nigeria has the potential to serve as a supplier of biogas energy and bio-fertilizer by harnessing their organic waste. | |
| dc.description.sponsorship | self | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Muhibbu-din, E.I. (2025). Generation and Profiling of Biogas from Household Organic Waste through Anaerobic Digestion. Misr Journal of Agricultural Engineering, 42 (2), 129-138. Published by the Misr Society of Agricultural Engineering (MSAE), Egypt | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 2636-3062 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://uilspace.unilorin.edu.ng/handle/123456789/17798 | |
| dc.publisher | Misr Society of Agricultural Engineering (MSAE), Egypt | |
| dc.subject | Domestic waste | |
| dc.subject | Clean energy | |
| dc.subject | Fossil fuels | |
| dc.subject | Climate change | |
| dc.subject | Organic matter | |
| dc.title | Generation and Profiling of Biogas from Household Organic Waste through Anaerobic Digestion | |
| dc.type | Article |