Sustainable Management of Animal Organic Waste: Design and Construction of a Bioreactor for Pollution Reduction and Renewable Energy Generation

The accumulation of dog excrement in urban areas represents a critical public health and environmental pollution problem, contributing to soil degradation and greenhouse gas emissions. This interdisciplinary project proposes the design and construction of a bioreactor for the anaerobic digestion of this waste, transforming it into biogas and compost. The methodology ranges from the chemical characterization of the waste to the optimization of operational parameters such as pH, temperature, and retention time. The system seeks to maximize efficiency in renewable energy production, evaluating its technical and economic feasibility for implementation in urban environments. As a result, the project expects to mitigate the negative environmental impact of animal waste and provide a scalable waste management model. The project not only fosters the circular economy but also promotes citizen awareness and clean energy generation, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable cities and climate action.<br/><br/><b>Goal</b>: <br/>Develop and build a bioreactor for the sustainable management of animal organic waste, specifically dog excrement, to reduce environmental pollution and generate renewable energy from biogas. This project aims to transform urban waste into energy resources through anaerobic digestion processes.<br/><br/><b>Research lines</b>: <br/>Environmental bioremediation