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State-of-the-Art and Recent Advances in the Abatement of Gaseous Pollutants from Waste-to-Energy

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  • Marco Schiavon

    (Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and Environment (DAFNAE), University of Padova, Viale dell’Università 16, 35020 Legnaro, Italy)

  • Marco Ravina

    (Department of Environment, Land and Infrastructure Engineering (DIATI), Turin Polytechnic University, Corso Duca Degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Torino, Italy)

  • Mariachiara Zanetti

    (Department of Environment, Land and Infrastructure Engineering (DIATI), Turin Polytechnic University, Corso Duca Degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Torino, Italy)

  • Deborah Panepinto

    (Department of Environment, Land and Infrastructure Engineering (DIATI), Turin Polytechnic University, Corso Duca Degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Torino, Italy)

Abstract

Despite their key role in integrated waste management, direct (incineration) and indirect (gasification/pyrolysis) waste combustion processes are still opposed by some of the general public due to the past emission levels of air pollutants. In fact, although the release of air pollutants (especially dioxin) to the atmosphere from waste combustion processes has gradually decreased over the years, thanks to the introduction of stricter regulations and more advanced removal technologies, there is still an unsolved problem regarding the public acceptance of waste-to-energy facilities. The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of the state-of-the-art air pollution control (APC) technologies used in waste combustion facilities. Air pollution control technologies are designed to reduce or eliminate the emissions of harmful pollutants into the atmosphere. These technologies are important for safeguarding public health, protecting ecosystems, complying with regulations, and promoting a more sustainable and resilient future for both local and global communities. This paper will highlight the complexity behind emission control and the efforts made by this sector over the years. This paper will also propose suggested configurations based on the interactions/complementarity between different APC technologies and recent findings to improve their performance.

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  • Marco Schiavon & Marco Ravina & Mariachiara Zanetti & Deborah Panepinto, 2024. "State-of-the-Art and Recent Advances in the Abatement of Gaseous Pollutants from Waste-to-Energy," Energies, MDPI, vol. 17(3), pages 1-23, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:17:y:2024:i:3:p:552-:d:1324732
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    1. Antoine Beylot & Antoine Hochar & Pascale Michel & Marie Descat & Yannick Ménard & Jacques Villeneuve, 2018. "Municipal Solid Waste Incineration in France: An Overview of Air Pollution Control Techniques, Emissions, and Energy Efficiency," Journal of Industrial Ecology, Yale University, vol. 22(5), pages 1016-1026, October.
    2. Marco Ravina & Edoardo Marotta & Alberto Cerutti & Giovanna Zanetti & Barbara Ruffino & Deborah Panepinto & Mariachiara Zanetti, 2023. "Evaluation of Ca-Based Sorbents for Gaseous HCl Emissions Adsorption," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(14), pages 1-16, July.
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