Naslov
Application of Optimization and Modeling for the Enhancement of Composting Processes

Autori
Sokač, Tea ; Valinger, Davor ; Benković, Maja ; Jurina, Tamara ; Gajdoš Kljusurić, Jasenka ; Radojčić Redovniković, Ivana ; Jurinjak Tušek, Ana

Izvornik
Processes (2227-9717) 10 (2022), 2; 229, 23

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, pregledni rad, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
composting ; optimization ; mathematical modeling

Sažetak
Composting is a more environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternative to digesting organic waste and turning it into organic fertilizer. It is a biological process in which polymeric waste materials contained in organic waste are biodegraded by fungi and bacteria. Temperature, pH, moisture content, C/N ratio, particle size, nutrient content and oxygen supply all have an impact on the efficiency of the composting process. To achieve optimal composting efficiency, all of these variables and their interactions must be considered. To this end, statistical optimization techniques and mathematical modeling approaches have been developed over the years. In this paper, an overview of optimization and mathematical modeling approaches in the field of composting processes is presented. The advantages and limitations of optimization and mathematical modeling for improving composting processes are also addressed.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

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