Mitigation of Methane Emissions from Domestic Waste Through Overlaying Method: A Research Investigation

International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science

© 2024 by SSRG - IJAES Journal

Volume 11 Issue 5

Year of Publication : 2024

Authors : Bhrigu Uppal

10.14445/23942568/IJAES-V11I5P105

How to Cite?

Bhrigu Uppal, "Mitigation of Methane Emissions from Domestic Waste Through Overlaying Method: A Research Investigation," SSRG International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science, vol. 11,  no. 5, pp. 35-39, 2024. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942568/IJAES-V11I5P105

Abstract:

Methane emissions from domestic waste significantly contribute to global warming, making it crucial to find effective mitigation strategies. This study investigates the reduction of methane emissions from domestic waste using an overlay method with different substances: Sodium Sulfate solution, Zeolite, Biochar, and Compost. A custom-built sensing device with an MQ4 sensor was used to measure gas levels. Zeolite proved most effective, reducing methane emissions from 0.007367 ppm to 0.006588 ppm. Biochar, however, increased emissions from 0.00736 ppm to 0.00821 ppm. While Sodium Sulfate reduced Methane, it produced Sodium Sulphide, which, when reacted with moisture, produces Hydrogen Sulphide, as a byproduct. Compost also showed slight reductions. Scaling up this study with additional materials and varying concentrations could offer a more comprehensive solution to methane emissions from domestic waste.

Keywords:

Methane, MQ4 sensor, Zeolite, Domestic garbage.

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