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Anaerobic co-digestion of cow dung and poultry litter for sustainable biogas production: A green energy solution for Bangladesh's garment industry

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  • Hossain, Md. Sanowar
  • Emon, Abir Shahorior
  • Mhamud, Rifat
  • Robin, Hasan Muhommod
  • Mourshed, Monjur
  • Rahman, Md. Al Amin

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This study explores the potential of Anaerobic Co-digestion of cow dung and poultry litter as a sustainable energy solution for Bangladesh's garment industry. The goal is to create a circular economy by utilizing animal manure to generate biogas for electricity production, reducing the reliance on traditional fossil fuels. The optimal conditions for biogas production were determined by investigating several process parameters, including the feedstock ratio, stirring rate, pH, and temperature. Through this, we determined that a 1:1:1 mixture of cow dung, poultry litter, and water, combined with a temperature of 35 °C and a stirring rate of 120 rpm, yielded the best results. Under these conditions, the biogas production reached a cumulative total of 14.97 L over a 21-day hydraulic retention time. Additionally, a polynomial regression model was developed using machine learning to predict biogas output under different conditions, while the process parameters were optimized using RSM modeling with Design Expert software version 13. The techno-economic analysis of the project revealed a net present value of USD 8,861.88 million, an internal rate of return of 24 %, and an investment payback period of 3.09 years over 20 years. This approach presents a practical and eco-friendly solution, helping to cut emissions, reduce energy costs, and enhance the sustainability of Bangladesh's garment industry.

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  • Hossain, Md. Sanowar & Emon, Abir Shahorior & Mhamud, Rifat & Robin, Hasan Muhommod & Mourshed, Monjur & Rahman, Md. Al Amin, 2025. "Anaerobic co-digestion of cow dung and poultry litter for sustainable biogas production: A green energy solution for Bangladesh's garment industry," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 339(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:339:y:2025:i:c:s0360544225047863
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2025.139144
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