Table 1 Characterization of OFMSW samples from real MSW treatment plant

Total solids

31.36 ± 0.5

16.14 ± 0.5

43.3 ± 4

51.61 ± 0.9

Ash

6.25 ± 0.3

7.59 ± 0.7

19.2 ± 0.7

23.07 ± 1.1

Fats and waxes

1.57 ± 0.9

3.15 ± 1.2

4.59 ± 0.7

5.86 ± 0.8

Water solubles

36.20 ± 0.4

42.56 ± 0.3

27.9 ± 2.2

15.59 ± 1.9

Pectin

15.87 ± 2.9

18.25 ± 0.4

10.1 ± 2.0

12.19 ± 0.8

Lignin

9.47 ± 0.6

8.00 ± 1.2

5.64 ± 0.8

11.02 ± 1.2

Glucan (cellulose and starch)

39.64 ± 5.4

39.83 ± 0.5

36.57 ± 2.9

25.06 ± 0.3

Xylan

0.2 ± 0.01

1.92 ± 0.5

5.14 ± 0.2

8.67 ± 0.4

Protein

10.15 ± 0.2

8.75 ± 0.5

7.4 ± 0.7

7.0 ± 0.4

Starch

4.71 ± 1.5

5.31 ± 0.9

4.36 ± 0.3

4.17 ± 0.7

Inert materials (%, wet basis)

4%

5%

25%

36%