Thermochemical processing of sewage sludge to energy and fuel: Fundamentals, challenges and considerations

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Thermochemical processing of sewage sludge to energy and fuel: Fundamentals, challenges and considerations

Sewage sludge, the inevitable by-product of municipal wastewater treatment plant operation, is a key issue in many countries due to its increasing volume and the impacts associated with its disposal. Thermochemical processing offers a new way of managing sewage sludge, not only by providing effectiv...

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Published in:	Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
Main Author:	2-s2.0-85019990032
Format:	Review
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier Ltd 2017
Online Access:	https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85019990032&doi=10.1016%2fj.rser.2017.05.262&partnerID=40&md5=4c69c6a68603566ece8ed21b902ec8c3

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