Plasma Gasification for Sustainable Waste Management: Challenges and Future Prospects

Year : 2024 | Volume :14 | Issue : 03 | Page : 01-05
    By

    B. Goswami,

  1. Former Assistant Professor, Department of Metallurgical Engineering, RVS College of Engineering and Technology, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India

Abstract

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Plasma gasification technology offers a promising solution for the sustainable disposal of municipal solid waste (MSW) by converting waste into energy or valuable products, aligning with the principles of the circular economy. Despite its potential, plasma gasification faces challenges in terms of high operational costs, energy demands, and limited commercialization success. This article critically evaluates plasma gasification alongside traditional MSW processing methods, including biological, hydrothermal, and thermochemical techniques, comparing their efficiencies, costs, environmental impacts, and sustainability. With MSW generation projected to rise globally, it is vital to advance waste-to-value processes that reduce landfill dependency, conserve resources, and decrease greenhouse gas emissions. The article also examines regional implementations, notably in China and the United States, highlighting the influence of policy and public perception on technology adoption. By addressing knowledge gaps, optimizing energy efficiency, and enhancing community readiness, plasma gasification could be commercialized to manage MSW sustainably, making significant contributions to waste valorization and environmental preservation. This review highlights the environmental advantages of plasma gasification over landfilling and incineration, emphasizing its potential as a sustainable waste management solution within the circular economy. It uniquely compares life cycle assessments, showcasing plasma gasification’s superior ability to reduce global warming impacts and enhance resource recovery.

Keywords: Plasma gasification, waste-to-energy, circular economy, municipal solid waste (MSW), sustainable waste management

[This article belongs to Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering (jomme)]

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B. Goswami. Plasma Gasification for Sustainable Waste Management: Challenges and Future Prospects. Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering. 2024; 14(03):01-05.
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Volume 14
Issue 03
Received 31/10/2024
Accepted 04/11/2024
Published 27/11/2024
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