Abstract

SOTO-PAZ, Jonathan et al. Composting of biowaste: Research trends and relevance in developing countries. Dyna rev.fac.nac.minas [online]. 2017, vol.84, n.203, pp.334-342. ISSN 0012-7353.  https://doi.org/10.15446/dyna.v84n203.61549.

Biowaste is the main fraction of MSW in developing countries. Composting is a promising alternative for the management of biowaste in these contexts. However, its implementation has not been effective in developing countries, for which it is necessary to explore options to improve its application in this context. This article reviewed the research trends on biowaste composting and the potential application in developing countries such as Colombia. For this purpose, the technology monitoring methodology was used in databases of specialized scientific journals (period 2006 to 2017), using bibliometric tools such as RefViz® and Tlab®. The research has focused on optimizing the process through measures such as the use of amendment or support materials, strategies for reducing nitrogen losses, aerobic biodegradability studies and the development of empirical models to predict process conditions. The integration of this research in the context of developing countries can contribute to improve the application of biowaste composting.

Keywords : Resource recovery; biowastes; composting; product quality; modeling..

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