Data related to the utilisation of source-separated biowaste for the production of bio-based chemicals

The main objective of this dataset was to demonstrate the technological solution of biosolvents production (mainly bioethanol) via the utilisation of urban biowaste within the city context of Athens, Greece. More specifically, the aim of the dataset is the demonstration of a pre-existing system, namely PILOT 5 for the production of bioethanol. The results achieved were very promising for the viability of the process, either with dried or wet feedstock. It is important to consider the energy consumption, as it constitutes more than 50% in the overall ethanol production cost. In comparison, the total energy consumption for the production of ethanol with dried feedstock is 26% higher than with wet feedstock. The most energy-intensive stage is drying, followed by distillation.