Utilization of fruit and vegetable waste for biomass and biogas production
Session
Energy Efficiency Engineering
Description
The increasing generation of fruit and vegetable waste (FVW) from households, markets, and food industries poses significant environmental and economic challenges. Valorizing this organic waste through bioenergy conversion offers a sustainable solution for waste management and renewable energy production. This study explores the potential of FVW as a feedstock for biomass and biogas generation. Through anaerobic digestion and biomass processing, FVW can be efficiently converted into methane-rich biogas and nutrient-rich digestate, suitable for soil amendment. The high carbohydrate, fiber, and moisture content of FVW enhance microbial activity, improving gas yield and conversion efficiency. Integrating such waste-to-energy systems not only mitigates greenhouse gas emissions and landfill load but also contributes to a circular bioeconomy. The research highlights the need for optimized pretreatment technologies and policy frameworks to promote large-scale implementation of FVW-based bioenergy systems.
Keywords:
Fruit and vegetable waste, biomass, biogas
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-982-41-2
Location
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
Start Date
25-10-2025 9:00 AM
End Date
26-10-2025 6:00 PM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2025.155
Recommended Citation
Koraqi, Hyrije, "Utilization of fruit and vegetable waste for biomass and biogas production" (2025). UBT International Conference. 9.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2025UBTIC/EEE/9
Utilization of fruit and vegetable waste for biomass and biogas production
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
The increasing generation of fruit and vegetable waste (FVW) from households, markets, and food industries poses significant environmental and economic challenges. Valorizing this organic waste through bioenergy conversion offers a sustainable solution for waste management and renewable energy production. This study explores the potential of FVW as a feedstock for biomass and biogas generation. Through anaerobic digestion and biomass processing, FVW can be efficiently converted into methane-rich biogas and nutrient-rich digestate, suitable for soil amendment. The high carbohydrate, fiber, and moisture content of FVW enhance microbial activity, improving gas yield and conversion efficiency. Integrating such waste-to-energy systems not only mitigates greenhouse gas emissions and landfill load but also contributes to a circular bioeconomy. The research highlights the need for optimized pretreatment technologies and policy frameworks to promote large-scale implementation of FVW-based bioenergy systems.