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Sewage sludge is a viable source for biodiesel production, yielding high lipid content. Carbon dioxide enhances transesterification and improves energy recovery from sludge residue.

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  • Renewable Energy
  • Catalysis

Background:

  • Sewage sludge presents a significant waste management challenge.
  • Lipid-rich sewage sludge offers potential as a sustainable feedstock for biofuel production.
  • Valorization of waste materials is crucial for a circular economy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate sewage sludge as a feedstock for biodiesel production.
  • To investigate the transesterification of sludge lipids into biodiesel.
  • To explore the use of sludge residue for energy recovery via thermochemical processes, including the impact of CO2.

Main Methods:

  • Lipid extraction from sewage sludge.
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    • Main Results:

    • Sewage sludge contains high lipid content (18-20%) in the C16-C18 range.
    • Biodiesel conversion from sludge lipids reached approximately 98% via transesterification.
    • Temperature and CO2 presence significantly enhance the esterification and transesterification process (350-500°C, ~1 min).
    • CO2 co-feeding in pyrolysis/gasification doubled CO generation and reduced tar formation, improving thermal efficiency and environmental benefits.

    Conclusions:

    • Sewage sludge is a promising feedstock for high-yield biodiesel production.
    • The developed transesterification process is efficient and rapid.
    • Utilizing CO2 in thermochemical conversion of sludge residue enhances energy recovery and offers environmental advantages.