Effect of fecal matter co-digestion with kitchen waste on Hermetia illucens’ larval weight and protein content
Sustainable treatment of fecal matter is a long-standing challenge in sanitation, particularly in developing countries. Although recent developments have seen the evolution of innovative onsite sanitation technologies, the treatment of fecal waste collected still remains a daunting task. This study...
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IWA Publishing
2021
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| Acceso en línea: | https://doaj.org/article/c912ac857a0c490ab121ed9b8702d231 |
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| Sumario: | Sustainable treatment of fecal matter is a long-standing challenge in sanitation, particularly in developing countries. Although recent developments have seen the evolution of innovative onsite sanitation technologies, the treatment of fecal waste collected still remains a daunting task. This study evaluated the effect of formulated feedstock: fecal matter from urine-diverting dry toilets and kitchen waste (1:0, 1:1, 2:1, 4:1, and 0:1) on waste weight reduction, Hermetia illucens’ larval weight gain, and crude protein content during co-digestion. Samples were collected after every 2 days for larval weight determination and protein content analysis using the Kjeldahl method of nitrogen determination. The waste reduction index (WRI) was determined after 50% pupation. The larvae grew on all substrates yielding 32.97–38.6% dry matter (DM) protein content and larval weight ranging from 1.12 to 1.70 g per five larvae. Results indicate that a 1:1 co-digestion ratio resulted in a high WRI (3.61), DM crude protein content (38.6%), and larval weight (1.70 g per five larvae). This study used the circular economy-based approach which provides a win–win situation to sanitation provision and environmental management while realizing products with potential for livelihood improvement. HIGHLIGHTS
A system for simultaneous co-digestion of the urine-diverting dry toilet fecal matter and kitchen waste for animal feed protein ingredients was investigated.;
Hermetia illucens’ larvae developed in all rearing substrates provided despite the substrates' elemental composition.;
Co-digestion of fecal matter increased process performance of H. illucens’ larvae.;
Co-digestion significantly increased larval protein content and weight.; |
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