Reuse potential of agricultural wastes in semi-arid regions: Egypt as a case study |
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Authors: | El-Mashad Hamed M van Loon Wilko KP Zeeman Grietje Bot Gerard PA Lettinga Gatze |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Agricultural Technology and Food science, Wageningen University, Bornsesteeg 16, 6721 EV Wageningen, Netherlands |
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Abstract: | Agricultural wastes represent an important source of bio-energy and valuable products. In Egypt, 18% of the agricultural wastes
is used directly as fertiliser. Another 30% is used as animal food. The remainder is burnt directly on the fields or is used
for heating in the small villages, using low efficiency burners. These wastes can be used more efficiently as a source of
energy and as organic fertiliser. The anaerobic bioconversion of these materials will result in a net energy production. The
utilisation of agricultural wastes for the production of energy and compost, combined with using solar energy will save fossil
fuel, improve health conditions and the general life quality in the villages.
This revised version was published online in June 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date. |
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Keywords: | agricultural wastes anaerobic digestion cattle manure composting direct burning gasification renewable energy rice straw sustainability |
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