Changes in physical, chemical and biological variables of the leachate generated from municipal solid waste subjected to saline solution application

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Author(s):	Thomaz Favery, Rafael Lourenco ; Miguel, Miriam Goncalves Total Authors: 2
Document type:	Journal article
Source:	INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENT AND WASTE MANAGEMENT; v. 31, n. 1, p. 20-pg., 2023-01-01.
Abstract
The main characteristic of Brazilian municipal solid waste (MSW) is the high organic matter content that can accelerate the biodegradation process. This study aims to analyse the physical, chemical and biological variables of the leachate generate from a Brazilian MSW confined in five lysimeters over 1,022 days. In three of the lysimeters, the MSW was subjected to application of saline solution to evaluate its effect on the leachate characterisation. As a result, the anaerobic biodegradation process of the MSW subjected to saline solution remained in the anaerobic acid phase for almost the entire monitoring period, delaying the methanogenic phase in 350 days; however not completely inhibiting the biodegradation process. Moreover, the application of saline solution resulted in a decrease of the nitrogen ammonia concentrations in the leachate, nonetheless, it increased the values of electrical conductivity and total solids, and provided the slowest and gradual decrease in chemical oxygen demand. (AU)

FAPESP's process:	13/19778-1 - Influence of municipal solid waste biodegradation in settlement in lysimeters
Grantee:	Eglé Novaes Teixeira
Support Opportunities:	Regular Research Grants