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Xiao R, Li L, Zhang Y, Fang L, Li R, Song D, Liang T, Su X. Reducing carbon and nitrogen loss by shortening the composting duration based on seed germination index (SCD@GI): Feasibilities and challenges. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 933:172883. [PMID: 38697528 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 04/27/2024] [Accepted: 04/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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Addressing carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) losses through composting has emerged as a critical environmental challenge recently, and how to mitigate these losses has been a hot topic across the world. As the emissions of carbonaceous and nitrogenous gases were closely correlated with the composting process, the feasibility of composting duration shortening on C and N loss needs to be explored. Therefore, the goal of this paper is to find evidence-based approaches to reduce composting duration, utilizing the seed germination index as a metric (SCD@GI), for assessing its efficiency on C and N loss reductions as well as compost quality. Our findings reveal that the terminal seed germination index (GI) frequently surpassed the necessary benchmarks, with a significant portion of trials achieving the necessary GI within 60 % of the standard duration. Notably, an SCD@GI of 80 % resulted in a reduction of CO2 and NH3 by 21.4 % and 21.9 %, respectively, surpassing the effectiveness of the majority of current mitigation strategies. Furthermore, compost quality, maturity specifically, remained substantially unaffected at a GI of 80 %, with the composting process maintaining adequate thermophilic conditions to ensure hygienic quality and maturity. This study also highlighted the need for further studies, including the establishment of uniform GI testing standards and comprehensive life cycle analyses for integrated composting and land application practices. The insights gained from this study would offer new avenues for enhancing C and N retention during composting, contributing to the advancement of high-quality compost production within the framework of sustainable agriculture.
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- Ran Xiao
- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Agriculture Green Development in Yangtze River Basin, College of Resources and Environment, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Green Agriculture in Southwestern China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Agriculture Green Development in Yangtze River Basin, College of Resources and Environment, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Agriculture Green Development in Yangtze River Basin, College of Resources and Environment, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Agriculture Green Development in Yangtze River Basin, College of Resources and Environment, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Green Agriculture in Southwestern China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Chongqing 400715, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China; Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Green Agriculture in Northwestern China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
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- Chongqing Academy of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Chongqing 401147, China
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- Chongqing Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chongqing 401329, China
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Agriculture Green Development in Yangtze River Basin, College of Resources and Environment, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Green Agriculture in Southwestern China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Chongqing 400715, China.
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Wang L, Feng Z, Wang Z, Wang Y, Wang Z. Aerobic composting characteristics of corn straw and pig manure under dynamic aeration. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2024:1-10. [PMID: 38820584 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2024.2359730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/02/2024]
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The conventional aeration method is compulsorily continuous ventilation or aeration at equal intervals, and a uniform aeration rate does not vary during composting. A dynamic on-demand aeration approach based on the diverse oxygen consumption of microorganisms at different composting stages could solve the problems of insufficient oxygen supply or excessive aeration. This study aims to design an aerobic composting system with dynamic aeration, investigate the effects of dynamic aeration on the temperature rise and physicochemical characteristics during the aerobic composting of corn straw and pig manure, and optimise the control parameters of oxygen concentration. Higher temperatures and longer high-temperature durations were achieved under dynamic aeration, thereby accelerating the decomposition of organic compounds. Dynamic aeration effectively reduced the aeration frequency, the convective latent heat and moisture losses, and the power consumption in the middle and later stages of composting. The dynamic aeration regulated according to the oxygen concentration of 14%-17% in the exhaust was optimum. Under the optimal conditions, the period above 50 ℃ lasted 8.5 days, and the highest temperature, organic matter removal, and seed germination index reached 65.82 ℃, 37.59%, and 74.59%, respectively. The power consumption was decreased by 33.58% compared to the traditional intermittent aeration. Dynamic aeration would be a competitive approach for improving aerobic composting characteristics and reducing the power consumption and the hot exhaust gas emissions, especially in the cooling maturation stage, which was of great significance for realising the low-cost production of composting at scale and promoting the blossom of the organic fertiliser industry.
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- Lili Wang
- College of Engineering, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Swine Facilities Engineering, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- College of Engineering, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- College of Engineering, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Swine Facilities Engineering, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- College of Engineering, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- College of Engineering, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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Han L, Li L, Xu Y, Xu X, Ye W, Kang Y, Zhen F, Peng X. Short-term high-temperature pretreated compost increases its application value by altering key bacteria phenotypes. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2024; 180:135-148. [PMID: 38564914 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2024.03.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Short-term high-temperature pretreatment can effectively shorten the maturity period of organic waste composting and improve the fertilizer efficiency and humification degree of products. To investigate the effect and mechanism of the end products on the saline-alkali soil improvement and plant growth, the short-term high-temperature pretreatment composting (SHC) and traditional composting (STC) were separately blended with saline-alkali soil in a ratio of 0-40 % to establish a soil-fertilizer blended matrix for cultivating Lolium perenne L. The pot experiments combined with principal component analysis showed Lolium perenne L. planted in 20 % SHC-blended saline-alkali soil had the best growth effect, and its biomass, chlorophyll content, and plant height were 109-113 % higher than STC. The soil physicochemical property analysis showed that SHC and STC increased the soil nutrient content, humification degree, and enzyme activity at any blending ratio. The microbial analysis showed that 20 % SHC in the saline-alkali soil stimulated the growth of functional microorganisms and the addition of SHC promoted the sulfur cycle, nitrogen fixation, and carbon metabolism in the soil-plant system. The correlation analysis showed that pH; nutrient contents; and urease, catalase, sucrase, and phosphatase activities in the saline-alkali soil were significantly correlated with plant growth indexes (p < 0.05). Georgenia and norank_f__Fodinicurvataceae had a stronger correlation with four types of enzyme activities (p < 0.01). SHC improved the saline-alkali soil and promoted plant growth by adjusting soil pH, increasing soil nutrients, and influencing soil enzyme activity and dominant flora. This study provides a theoretical basis for applying SHC products in soil improvement.
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- Linpei Han
- Key Laboratory of the Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-environments, Ministry of Education, Institute of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of the Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-environments, Ministry of Education, Institute of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of the Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-environments, Ministry of Education, Institute of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of the Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-environments, Ministry of Education, Institute of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of the Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-environments, Ministry of Education, Institute of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of the Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-environments, Ministry of Education, Institute of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, PR China
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- Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of the Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-environments, Ministry of Education, Institute of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, PR China
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Qiao X, Li P, Zhao J, Li Z, Zhang C, Wu J. Gaining insight into the effect of laccase expression on humic substance formation during lignocellulosic biomass composting. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 923:171548. [PMID: 38458466 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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The aim is to enhance lignin humification by promoting laccase activities which can promote lignin depolymerization and reaggregation during composting. 1-Hydroxybenzotriazole (HBT) is employed to conduct laccase mediator system (LMS), application of oxidized graphene (GO) in combination to strengthen LMS. Compared with control, the addition of GO, HBT, and GH (GO coupled with HBT) significantly improved laccase expression and activities (P < 0.05), with lignin humification efficiency also increased by 68.6 %, 36.7 %, and 107.8 %. GH treatment induces microbial expression of laccase by increasing the abundance and synergy of core microbes. The unsupervised learning model, vector autoregressive model and Mantel test function were combined to elucidate the mechanism of action of exogenous materials. The results showed that GO stabilized the composting environment on the one hand, and acted as a support vector to stabilize the LMS and promote the function of laccase on the other. In GH treatment, degradation of macromolecules and humification of small molecules were promoted simultaneously by activating the dual function of laccase. Additionally, it also reveals the GH enhances the humification of lignocellulosic compost by converting phenolic pollutants into aggregates. These findings provide a new way to enhance the dual function of laccase and promote lignin humification during composting. It could effectively achieve the resource utilization of organic solid waste and reduce composting pollution.
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- Xingyu Qiao
- College of Life Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Life Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Life Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Life Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Life Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Life Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China.
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Kou B, Yu T, Tang J, Zhu X, Yuan Y, Tan W. Kitchen compost-derived humic acid application promotes ryegrass growth and enhances the accumulation of Cd: An analysis of the soil microenvironment and rhizosphere functional microbes. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 919:170879. [PMID: 38354798 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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Phytoremediation is an environmentally friendly and safe approach for remediating environments contaminated with heavy metals. Humic acid (HA) has high biological activity and can effectively complex with heavy metals. However, whether HA affects available Cd storage and the Cd accumulation ability of plants by altering the soil microenvironment and the distribution of special functional microorganisms remains unclear. Here, we investigated the effects of applying kitchen compost-derived HA on the growth and Cd enrichment capacity of ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.). Additionally, the key role of HA in regulating the structure of rhizosphere soil bacterial communities was identified. HA promoted the growth of perennial ryegrass and biomass accumulation and enhanced the Cd enrichment capacity of ryegrass. The positive effect of HA on the soil microenvironment and rhizosphere bacterial community was the main factor promoting the growth of ryegrass, and this was confirmed by the significant positive correlation between the ryegrass growth index and the content of SOM, AP, AK, and AN, as well as the abundance of rhizosphere growth-promoting bacteria such as Pseudomonas, Steroidobacter, Phenylobacterium, and Caulobacter. HA passivated Cd and inhibited the translocation capacity of ryegrass. The auxiliary effect of resistant bacteria on plants drove the absorption of Cd by ryegrass. In addition, HA enhanced the remediation of Cd-contaminated soil by ryegrass under different Cd levels, which indicated that kitchen compost-derived HA could be widely used for the phytoremediation of Cd-contaminated soil. Generally, our findings will aid the development of improved approaches for the use of kitchen compost-derived HA for the remediation of Cd-contaminated soil.
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- Bing Kou
- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Simulation and Control of Groundwater Pollution, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China; College of Urban and Environmental Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710127, China
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- International Education College, Beijing Vocational College of Agriculture, Beijing 102442, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Simulation and Control of Groundwater Pollution, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
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- College of Urban and Environmental Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710127, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Simulation and Control of Groundwater Pollution, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China.
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Simulation and Control of Groundwater Pollution, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
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Hou JY, Liu HT, Wang LX, Zhang ZL. Novel perspective on qualitative assessment of swine manure compost maturity using organic carbon density fractions. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2024; 395:130386. [PMID: 38286166 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2024.130386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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Mature compost is safe and stable, yet quality assessments are challenging owing to current maturity indicators' limitations. This study employed density fractionation to separate organic carbon into light and heavy fractions, offering a new perspective for assessing maturity. Results showed that light fraction organic carbon progressively transitioned into heavy fraction during composting, reducing the proportion of total organic carbon from 82.82% to 44.03%, while heavy fraction organic carbon increased to 48.58%. During the first seven days, the reduction rate of light fraction organic carbon decreased slowly, while the increase rate of heavy fraction declined sharply, levelling off thereafter. Light/heavy fraction organic carbon ratio was significantly correlated with existing maturity indicators (carbon/nitrogen ratio, humic acid/fulvic acid ratio, biological growth-related indicators), with the ratio below 1.33 serving as a potential compost maturity marker. Thus, given its simplicity and reliability, organic carbon density fractions is an innovative indicator for compost maturity assessments.
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- Jia-Yi Hou
- Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China; College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China; Engineering Laboratory for Yellow River Delta Modern Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Black Soils Conservation and Utilization, Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130102, China.
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- The James Hutton Institute, Craigiebuckler, Aberdeen AB15 8QH, UK
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Liu S, Zeng JL, Cheng ZW, He JL, Pang YL, Liao XD, Xing SC. Evaluation of compost quality and the environmental effects of semipermeable membrane composting with poultry manure using sawdust or mushroom residue as the bulking agent. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 353:120162. [PMID: 38310794 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
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Herein, the effects of different bulking agents (sawdust and mushroom residue), on compost quality and the environmental benefits of semipermeable film composting with poultry manure were investigated. The results show that composting with sawdust as the bulking agent resulted in greater efficiency and more cost benefits than composting with mushroom residue, and the cost of sawdust for treating an equal volume of manure was only 1/6 of that of mushroom residue. Additionally, lignin degradation and potential carbon emission reduction in the sawdust group were better than those in the mushroom residue group, and the lignin degradation efficiency of the bottom sample in the sawdust group was 48.57 %. Coupling between lignin degradation and potential carbon emission reduction was also closer in sawdust piles than in mushroom residue piles, and sawdust is more environmentally friendly. The abundance of key functional genes was higher at the bottom of each pile relative to the top and middle. Limnochordaceae, Lactobacillus and Enterococcus were the core microorganisms involved in coupling between lignin degradation and potential carbon emission reduction, and the coupled relationship was influenced by electric conductivity, ammonia nitrogen and total nitrogen in the compost piles. This study provides important data for supporting bulking agent selection in semipermeable film composting and for improving the composting process. The results have high value for compost production and process application.
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- Shuo Liu
- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, and Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China; National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Livestock Breeding, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China
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- Integrative Microbiology Research Centre, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, and Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China; National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Livestock Breeding, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China.
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Chang M, Zhu T, Xiao T, Wang J, Wang N, Song Y, Wang Y. Novel process for organic wastewater treatment using aerobic composting technology: Shifting from pollutant removal towards resource recovery. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 913:169522. [PMID: 38141992 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/25/2023]
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In this study, an organic wastewater treatment process based on aerobic composting technology was developed in order to explore the transition of wastewater treatment from pollutants removal to resource recovery. The novelty of the process focuses towards the microbial metabolic heat that is often ignored during the composting, and taking advantage of this heat for wastewater evaporation to achieve zero-discharge treatment. Meanwhile, this process can retain the wastewater's nutrients in the composting substrate to realize the recovery of resources. This study determined the optimum condition for the process (initial water content of 50 %, C/N ratio of 25:1, ventilation rate of 3 m3/h), and 69.9 % of the total heat generated by composting was used for wastewater treatment under the condition. The HA/FA ratio of composting substrate increased from 0.07 to 0.53 after wastewater treatment, and the retention ratio of TOC and TN was 52.3 % and 61.7 %, respectively, which proved the high recycling value of the composting products. Thermoduric and thermophilic bacteria accounted for 44.3 % of the community structure at the maturation stage, which played a pivotal role in both pollutant removal and resource recovery.
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- Mingdong Chang
- Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Northeastern University, 3-11 Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110819, China; DongYuan Environment S&T, 400-19 Zhihui 2 Road, Shenyang 110004, China
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- Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Liaoning Coning Testing Co. Ltd., No. 603, 16-6 Wensu Street, Shenyang, 110170, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Northeastern University, 3-11 Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110819, China.
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Wang F, Kang Y, Fu D, Singh RP. Effect evaluation of different green wastes on food waste digestate composting and improvement of operational conditions. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024:10.1007/s11356-024-32386-y. [PMID: 38361099 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32386-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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This study attempted to determine the influence of diverse green wastes on food waste digestate composting and the improvement of operational conditions. Various effects of the green wastes (GW), with different types and sizes, initial substrate mixture C/N ratios, compost pile heights, and turning frequencies on the food waste digestate (FWD) composting were examined in the current work. The findings showed that the use of street sweeping green waste (SSGW) as an additive can maintain the thermophilic stage of the FWD composting for 28 days, while the end-product contained the greatest amounts of total phosphorus (TP, 2.29%) and total potassium (TK, 4.61%) and the lowest moisture content (14.8%). Crushed SSGW (20 mm) enabled the FWD composting to maintain the longest thermophilic period (28 days), achieving the highest temperature (70.2 °C) and seed germination index (GI, 100%). Adjusting the initial substrate mixture C/N ratio to 25, compost pile height to 30 cm, and turning frequency to three times a day could enhance the efficiency and improve the fertilizer quality of the co-composting of the FWD and SSGW. This study suggested that co-composting of FWD and SSGW (FWD/SSGW = 2.3, wet weight) is a promising technique for the treatment of municipal solid waste and provided significant theoretical data for the application of composting.
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- Fei Wang
- School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, People's Republic of China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, People's Republic of China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, People's Republic of China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, People's Republic of China.
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Yin J, Xie M, Yu X, Feng H, Wang M, Zhang Y, Chen T. A review of the definition, influencing factors, and mechanisms of rapid composting of organic waste. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 342:123125. [PMID: 38081379 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.123125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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Composting is a traditional method of treating organic waste. A growing number of studies have been focusing on accelerating the process to achieve "rapid composting." However, the specific definition and influencing factors of rapid composting remain unclear. Therefore, we aimed to gather more insight into the features of rapid composting by reviewing the literature concerning organic waste composting published in the Web of Science database in the past 5 years. We selected 1615 sample studies with "composting" as the subject word and analyzed the effective composting time stated in each study. We defined rapid composting within 15 days using the median test and quartile method. Based on this definition, we summarized the influencing factors of "rapid composting," namely materials, reactors, temperature, and microorganisms. Finally, we summarized two mechanisms related to humus formation during organic waste rapid composting: high temperature-promoting maturation and microbial driving mechanisms. This literature review compiled useful references to help promote the development of rapid composting technology and related equipment.
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- Jun Yin
- School of Environment Science & Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, 310012, China; International Science and Technology Cooperation Platform for Low-Carbon Recycling of Waste and Green Development, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, 310012, China
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- School of Environment Science & Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, 310012, China; International Science and Technology Cooperation Platform for Low-Carbon Recycling of Waste and Green Development, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, 310012, China
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- Zhejiang Best Energy and Environment Co., Ltd, Hangzhou, 310007, China
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- School of Environment Science & Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, 310012, China; International Science and Technology Cooperation Platform for Low-Carbon Recycling of Waste and Green Development, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, 310012, China
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- School of Environment Science & Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, 310012, China; International Science and Technology Cooperation Platform for Low-Carbon Recycling of Waste and Green Development, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, 310012, China
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- Beijing Environmental Sanitation Engineering Group Limited, Beijing, 100000, China
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- School of Environment Science & Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, 310012, China; International Science and Technology Cooperation Platform for Low-Carbon Recycling of Waste and Green Development, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, 310012, China.
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Song C, Gao Y, Sun Q, Zhao Y, Qi H, Chen Z, Li J, Wang S, Wei Z. Insight into the pathways of biochar/smectite-induced humification during chicken manure composting. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 905:167298. [PMID: 37742972 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.167298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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As representative organic and inorganic additives, both biochar and smectite exhibit an excellent capacity to improve humification efficiency during composting. Nevertheless, the mechanisms underlying biochar/smectite-induced compost humification have still not been fully explored from the perspective of overall organic substances. In this study, three composting treatments were performed as follows: 10 % biochar-amended composting, 10 % smectite-amended composting and natural composting without any additive. UV-visible parameters and synchronous hetero two-dimensional correlation spectra showed that biochar accelerated dissolved organic matter (DOM) complications, unsaturation and aromatization. For example, biochar promoted the C2 and simple C3 peaks to convert into a sophisticated C3/360 peak. However, the effect of smectite was negligible in complicating the DOM structure. Both biochar and smectite displayed an invigorating role in promoting humic substance (HS) formation. The strengthened relations between bacterial richness and physicochemical indicators and HS fractions might contribute to the positive action of biochar/smectite on HS synthesis. Network analysis showed that both bacterial functional omnipotence and specialization in response to the addition of catalysts may contribute to compost humification. The chemical pathway involved in DOM humification was intensified by enhancing the role of pH in biochar composting and weakening the degradation of unsaturated aromatic compounds of DOM with smectite addition. These findings benefit the practical application of biochar/smectite in promoting composting efficiency.
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- Caihong Song
- College of Life Science, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China; College of Life Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Life Science, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China
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- College of Life Science, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China
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- College of Life Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Life Science, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China
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- College of Life Science, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China
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- College of Life Science, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China
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- College of Life Science, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China
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- College of Life Science, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Animal and Plant Resistance, College of Life Sciences, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin 300387, China.
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Lalthlansanga C, Pottipati S, Sreeram Meesala N, Mohanty B, Kalamdhad AS. Evaluating the potential of biodegradation of swine manure through rotary drum composting utilizing different bulking agents. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 388:129751. [PMID: 37714491 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023]
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The rapid expansion of the pig industry and the concurrent increase in pig units have posed a significant waste management challenge, particularly in the form of piggery waste. In this study, the potential of three different bulking agents (sawdust, dry leaves, and rice straw) for the biodegradation of piggery waste was evaluated through rotary drum composting (RDC). Following the composting time of 20 days, evaluations of macro and micronutrient concentrations and the C/N ratio revealed stable, matured compost that could be used in farming. However, the saw dust amended RDC (RDC1) outperformed among the studied trails; the total nitrogen content of 1.54%, total phosphorus of 7.68 g kg-1, and total potassium of 23.45 g kg-1 demonstrated the bioproduct produced through RDC1 resulted in superior-quality end product achieved in only 20 days in comparison with other bulking agents studied. Further, the outcomes of the study can serve the swine livestock sector through effective bioconversion of the waste.
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- C Lalthlansanga
- National Institute of Technology, Mizoram, Aizawl 796012, Mizoram, India; State Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Aizawl 796001, Mizoram, India.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati 781039, Assam, India
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- School of Agro and Rural Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati 781039, Assam, India
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati 781039, Assam, India; School of Agro and Rural Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati 781039, Assam, India
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Peng X, Yan M, Xie Q, Gao L, Pu X, Fu Y, Liu H, Cheng M, Xu P, Huang D, Tang L. Effect of the inoculation of Phanerochaete chrysosporium on nitrogen migration and organic matter conversion during electrolytic manganese residue composting. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 388:129723. [PMID: 37716570 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/18/2023]
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Composting has made it practicable to dispose electrolytic manganese residues (EMR) in a less toxic way, nevertheless, the decomposition and the loss of nitrogen is a critical issue. This study aimed to investigate the role of Phanerochaete chrysosporium (PC) inoculation on nitrogen migration and promotion of decomposing organic matter (OM), as well as the effect on bacterial community structure during EMR composting. The results exhibited that nitrogen loss tallied with the first-order kinetic model. PC inoculation increased the relative microbial abundance of Firmicutes, which improved the efficiency of nitrogen nitrification and OM degradation, and increased the germination index and total nitrogen content by 13.8% and 2.95 g/kg, respectively. Moreover, aromatic benzenes replaced heteropolysaccharides, alcohols and ethers as the main components of OM in fertilizer, leading up to a more stable humus structure. This study provides a rationale and a novel perspective on the resource and nutrient conservation of EMR-contaminated soils.
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- Xiangyu Peng
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China.
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Jiang H, Zhang Y, Cui R, Ren L, Zhang M, Wang Y. Effects of Two Different Proportions of Microbial Formulations on Microbial Communities in Kitchen Waste Composting. Microorganisms 2023; 11:2605. [PMID: 37894263 PMCID: PMC10609192 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11102605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 10/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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The objective of this research was to investigate the effect of bulking agents on the maturity and gaseous emissions of composting kitchen waste. The composing experiments were carried out by selected core bacterial agents and universal bacterial agents for 20 days. The results demonstrated that the addition of core microbial agents effectively controlled the emission of typical odor-producing compounds. The addition of core and universal bacterial agents drastically reduced NH3 emissions by 94% and 74%, and decreased H2S emissions by 78% and 27%. The application of core microbial agents during composting elevated the peak temperature to 65 °C and in terms of efficient temperature evolution (>55 °C for 8 consecutive days). The organic matter degradation decreased by 65% from the initial values for core microbial agents were added, while for the other treatments the reduction was slight. Adding core microbial agents to kitchen waste produced mature compost with a higher germination index (GI) 112%, while other treatments did not fully mature and had a GI of <70%. Microbial analysis demonstrated that the core microbial agents in composting increased the relative abundances of Weissella, Ignatzschineria, and Bacteroides. Network and redundancy analysis (RDA) revealed that the core microbial agents enhanced the relationship between bacteria and the eight indicators (p < 0.01), thereby improving the bio transformation of compounds during composting. Overall, these results suggest that the careful selection of appropriate inoculation microorganisms is crucial for improved biological transformation and nutrient content composting efficacy of kitchen waste.
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Food Chain Pollution Control, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China; (H.J.); (Y.Z.); (R.C.); (L.R.)
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Food Chain Pollution Control, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China; (H.J.); (Y.Z.); (R.C.); (L.R.)
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Abdool-Ghany AA, Pollier CGL, Oehlert AM, Swart PK, Blare T, Moore K, Solo-Gabriele HM. Assessing quality and beneficial uses of Sargassum compost. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2023; 171:545-556. [PMID: 37806162 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2023.09.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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Sargassum spp. (specifically Sargassum fluitans and S. natans), one of the dominant forms of marine macroalgae (seaweed) found on the beaches of Florida, is washing up on the shores throughout the Caribbean in record quantities. Currently, a common management option is to haul and dispose of beached Sargassum in local landfills, potentially wasting a valuable renewable resource. The objective of this study was to determine whether composting represents a feasible alternative to managing Sargassum inundations through measurements and comparisons to eleven guidelines. Specifically, we assessed the characteristics of the compost [physical-chemical parameters (temperature, moisture content, pH, and conductivity), nutrient ratios (C:N), elemental composition, bacteria levels, and ability to sustain plant growth] in both small- and large scale experiments. Results show that although nutrient concentration ratios were not within the standards outlined by the U.S. Composting Council (USCC), the Sargassum compost was able to sustain the growth of radishes (Raphanus sativus L., var. Champion). Trace metal concentrations in the compost product were within five regulatory guidelines evaluated, except for arsenic (As) (6.64-26.5 mg/kg), which exceeded one of the five (the Florida Soil Cleanup Target Level for residential use). Bacteria levels were consistent with regulatory guidelines for compost produced in large-scale outdoor experiments but not for the small-scale set conducted in enclosed tumblers. Overall results support that Sargassum compost can be beneficially used for fill and some farming applications.
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- Afeefa A Abdool-Ghany
- Department of Chemical, Environmental, and Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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- Department of Marine Geosciences, Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science, University of Miami, Key Biscayne, FL, USA
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- Department of Marine Geosciences, Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science, University of Miami, Key Biscayne, FL, USA
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- Department of Marine Geosciences, Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science, University of Miami, Key Biscayne, FL, USA
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- Department of Food and Resource Economics, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, 3205 College Avenue, Davie, FL, USA
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- Department of Chemical, Environmental, and Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA.
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Xu Z, Li R, Zhang X, Liu J, Xu X, Wang S, Lan T, Zhang K, Gao F, He Q, Pan J, Quan F, Zhang Z. Mechanisms and effects of novel ammonifying microorganisms on nitrogen ammonification in cow manure waste composting. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2023; 169:167-178. [PMID: 37442037 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2023.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Revised: 07/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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It is essential to reduce nitrogen losses and to improve nitrogen conversion during organic waste composting because of environmental protection and sustainable development. To reveal newly domesticated ammonifying microorganisms (AM) cultures on the ammonification and nitrogen conversion during the composting, the screened microbial agents were inoculated at 5 % concentration (in weight basis) into cow manure compost under five different treatments: sterilized distilled water (Control), Amm-1 (mesophilic fungus-F1), Amm-2 (mesophilic bacterium-Z1), Amm-3 (thermotolerant bacterium-Z2), and Amm-4 (consortium: F1, Z1, and Z2), and composted for 42 days. Compared to control, AM inoculation prolonged the thermophilic phases to 9-19 days, increased the content of NH4+-N to 1.60-1.96 g/kg in the thermophilic phase, reduced N2O and NH3 emissions by 22.85-61.13 % and 8.45-23.29 %, increased total Kjeldahl nitrogen, and improved cell count and viability by 12.09-71.33 % and 66.71-72.91 %. AM was significantly associated with different nitrogen and microbial compositions. The structural equation model (SEM) reveals NH4+-N is the preferable nitrogen for the majority of bacterial and fungal growth and that AM is closely associated with the conversion between NH3 and NH4+-N. Among the treatments, inoculation with Amm-4 was more effective, as it significantly enhanced the driving effect of the critical microbial composition on nitrogen conversion and accelerated nitrogen ammonification and sequestration. This study provided new concepts for the dynamics of microbial in the ammonification process of new AM bacterial agents in cow manure compost, and an understanding of the ecological mechanism underlying the ammonification process and its contribution to nitrogen (N) cycling from the perspective of microbial communities.
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- Zhiming Xu
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- North Minzu University Ningxia Key Laboratory for the Development and Application of Microbial Resources in Extreme Environments, Yinchuan 750021, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China
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- North Minzu University Ningxia Key Laboratory for the Development and Application of Microbial Resources in Extreme Environments, Yinchuan 750021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Non-point Source Pollution of Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Affairs, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China.
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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Zhou SP, Tang SQ, Ke X, Zhou HY, Zou SP, Xue YP, Zheng YG. Hyperthermophilic pretreatment significantly accelerates thermophilic composting humification through improving bacterial communities and promoting microbial cooperation. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023:129467. [PMID: 37429549 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/12/2023]
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Thermophilic composting (TC) can effectively shorten maturity period with satisfactory sanitation. However, the higher energy consumption and lower composts quality limited its widespread application. In this study, hyperthermophilic pretreatment (HP) was introduced as a novel approach within TC, and its effects on humification process and bacterial community during food waste TC was investigated from multiple perspectives. Results showed that a 4-hour pretreatment at 90 °C increased the germination index and humic acid/fulvic acid by 25.52% and 83.08%. Microbial analysis demonstrated that HP stimulated the potential functional thermophilic microbes, and significantly up-regulated the genes related to amino acid biosynthesis. Further network and correlation analysis suggested that pH was the key factor affecting bacterial communities, and higher HP temperatures help to restore bacterial cooperation and showed higher humification degree. In summary, this study contributed to a better understanding of the mechanism towards the accelerated humification by HP.
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- Shi-Peng Zhou
- Engineering Research Center of Bioconversion and Biopurification of Ministry of Education, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Hangzhou Environmental Group Company Limited, Hangzhou 310022, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Bioconversion and Biopurification of Ministry of Education, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Bioconversion and Biopurification of Ministry of Education, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Bioconversion and Biopurification of Ministry of Education, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Bioconversion and Biopurification of Ministry of Education, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China.
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- Engineering Research Center of Bioconversion and Biopurification of Ministry of Education, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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