Thermal Degradation of Solid Biomass Wastes

Abstract

Solid waste management has become a global problem. These wastes are generated from various sectors. Some of these are segregated for recycle and recovery and biological wastes are used for vermicomposting. All other wastes need to be destroyed. The best method for destruction is through thermal degradation (incineration). For such purposes laboratory studies were conducted on thermal decomposition of biomass wastes, which have been reported in the present communication. A brief survey of solid waste status in Delhi city is also described here.