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  • Environmental Science
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  • The food industry generates substantial food waste (FW), presenting challenges and opportunities for remediation.
  • Food processing wastes (FPW) include diverse streams like oil, fruit/vegetable, dairy, brewery, livestock, and agricultural materials.
  • Biofuel production from FPW offers a sustainable waste management solution.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the treatment of six types of FPW via dark fermentation/anaerobic digestion.
  • To identify challenges in biohythane (hydrogen and methane) production from specific FPW types.
  • To highlight methods and parameters influencing biohythane yield and the role of feedstock in a circular bioeconomy.

Main Methods:

  • Dark fermentation and anaerobic digestion of various FPW.
  • Analysis of inhibitory compounds (polyphenols, essential oils, ammonia) and conditions (acidic pH, high protein) affecting biofuel production.
  • Review of enhancing methods (pretreatment, co-digestion) and operational/environmental parameters.

Main Results:

  • Biohythane production is challenging for oil and fruit/vegetable wastes due to inhibitory compounds.
  • Dairy, brewery, and livestock wastes can lead to ammonia accumulation and volatile fatty acid buildup.
  • Pretreatment and co-digestion strategies, along with optimized parameters, can enhance biohythane yields.

Conclusions:

  • Effective waste remediation and biofuel production depend on understanding FPW characteristics and applying appropriate treatment strategies.
  • Optimizing pretreatment, co-digestion, and operational conditions is crucial for maximizing biohythane from diverse FPW.
  • Feedstock selection and management are key to establishing a successful circular bioeconomy through waste-to-energy conversion.