Isha Kulkarni
Isha Kulkarni has a total of 6 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Ilan Adler
Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering, University College London (UCL), Gower St, London WC1E 6BT, UK
1 shared publication - Joachim Werner Zang
Instituto Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, GO
1 shared publication - Luiza Cintra Campos
Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering, University College London, London, UK
1 shared publication - Priti Parikh
Engineering for International Development Centre, The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction, University College London, London, UK
1 shared publication - Warde Antonieta da Fonseca Zang
Instituto Federal de Goiás
1 shared publication - Wilson M. Leandro
Agronomy Faculty of the Federal University of Goiás, EA-UFG, Universidade Federal de Goiás Rodovia Goiânia-Nova Veneza, Km 0 s/n Campus-Samambaia, CEP 74690900 Goiânia-GO, Brazil
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
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Closed-Loop Biodigesters on Small-Scale Farms in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Review
Anaerobic digestion (AD) systems are prominent in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), although their implementation within organic farms to enhance resource efficiency and “close the loop” has been limited. This paper thus reviewed existing literature on the potential of AD technologies as part of closed-loop rural family farming communities in LMICs. Data from eleven existing case studies matching this criterion was then collated to understand practical considerations of implementing and maintaining viable AD systems for small farmers. The case studies analyzed indicate that most, if not all, of the biogas produced in the AD process is used for household purposes such as cooking, lighting and heating. The AD systems are either based on the fixed biogas dome or the floating drum design, although the tubular flexible balloon model is mentioned as a low-cost alternative. Future research opportunities in this topic include studying the applicability of recommendations offered across different geographies, consideration of long-term sustainability and impact of biodigester technology, and sociocultural factors such as community ownership and indigenous practices.
Open AccessClosed-Loop Biodigesters on Small-Scale Farms in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Review
Anaerobic digestion (AD) systems are prominent in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), although their implementation within organic farms to enhance resource efficiency and “close the loop” has been limited. This paper thus reviewed existing literature on the potential of AD technologies as part of closed-loop rural family farming communities in LMICs. Data from eleven existing case studies matching this criterion was then collated to understand practical considerations of implementing and maintaining viable AD systems for small farmers. The case studies analyzed indicate that most, if not all, of the biogas produced in the AD process is used for household purposes such as cooking, lighting and heating. The AD systems are either based on the fixed biogas dome or the floating drum design, although the tubular flexible balloon model is mentioned as a low-cost alternative. Future research opportunities in this topic include studying the applicability of recommendations offered across different geographies, consideration of long-term sustainability and impact of biodigester technology, and sociocultural factors such as community ownership and indigenous practices.