{"id":6315,"date":"2025-03-03T15:43:29","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T13:43:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/gicom\/?page_id=6315"},"modified":"2026-07-02T15:38:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T13:38:00","slug":"diffuse-emissions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/gicom\/en\/diffuse-emissions\/","title":{"rendered":"Diffuse emissions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The GICOM Research Group has extensive experience in determining gaseous emissions generated in waste treatment processes. We are able to quantify emissions of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Greenhouse gases<\/strong> (such as CO\u2082, CH\u2084 and N\u2082O).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ammonia <\/strong>(NH\u2083).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hydrogen sulphide<\/strong> (H\u2082S).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Volatile organic compounds<\/strong> (VOCs) from various families.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Odours<\/strong>, using field dynamic olfactometry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We have carried out these studies in composting processes, from laboratory to industrial scale, as well as in closed and open waste treatment and valorisation facilities, providing applied knowledge to improve waste management.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"671\" src=\"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/gicom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/206\/2025\/03\/emissions-difuses-1024x671.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5963\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5261454607392266;width:548px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/gicom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/206\/2025\/03\/emissions-difuses-1024x671.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/gicom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/206\/2025\/03\/emissions-difuses-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/gicom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/206\/2025\/03\/emissions-difuses-768x503.jpg 768w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/gicom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/206\/2025\/03\/emissions-difuses-1536x1007.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/gicom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/206\/2025\/03\/emissions-difuses-2048x1342.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/gicom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/206\/2025\/03\/emissions-difuses-1200x786.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/gicom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/206\/2025\/03\/emissions-difuses-1980x1298.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Analysis of diffuse emissions in landfills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We have developed a specific methodology to quantify diffuse emissions, especially methane, in landfills. This protocol has already been applied, in collaboration with the Catalan Waste Agency, to conduct a large-scale study to quantify methane emissions from all landfills in Catalonia. This project will contribute to better management of the biogas generated and to the reduction of the associated environmental impact.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The GICOM Research Group has extensive experience in determining gaseous emissions generated in waste treatment processes. 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