Emerging frontiers of microbial functions in sustainable agriculture
Published in Frontiers in Microbiology
Emerging frontiers of microbial functions in sustainable agriculture
A full-scale black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) bioconversion system for domestic biodegradable wastes to reso...
Published in Waste management & research : the journal of the International Solid Wastes and Public Cleansing Association, ISWA
Domestic biodegradable wastes (DBW) pose a threat to environmental quality and human health. Bioconversion via black soldier fly larvae (BSFL; Hermitia illucens L.) is an expedient way for converting 'waste to resource' (insect protein and biofertilizer). Although researches abounded in laboratory-reared experiments and bioconversion mechanisms wer...
Role of composted tannery solid waste and its autochthonous microbes in enhancing phytoextraction of toxic metals and st...
Published in International journal of phytoremediation
The excessive concentration of multiple heavy metals in the tannery solid waste (TSW) needs integrated process solutions for its decontamination. This study is aimed at deriving TSW compost and autochthonous microbe synergies for improving phytoextraction potential of sunflower. In-vessel composting of TSW was carried out by using fruit waste as an...
The development of recycling methods for bio-based materials - A challenge in the implementation of a circular economy: ...
Published in Waste management & research : the journal of the International Solid Wastes and Public Cleansing Association, ISWA
This review focuses on the characteristics of the most widely used biopolymers that contain starch, polylactic acid, cellulose and/or polybutylene succinate. Because worldwide production of bio-based materials has grown dynamically, their waste is increasingly found in the existing waste treatment plants. The development of recycling methods for bi...
Decomposition Behavior of Stereocomplex PLA Melt-Blown Fine Fiber Mats in Water and in Compost.
Published in Journal of polymers and the environment
This study introduces systematic and comparative investigations of various PLA fine fiber mats prepared by melt blowing. A series of PLLA and PDLA melt-blown fibers from various L and D enantiomers blends were produced. Their morphological, mechanical, and thermal properties were studied, and their decomposition in water and compost was investigate...
A novel biomethane (BMP) and composting (CMP) potential framework for determining biogas and composting potential of urb...
Published in Environmental technology
Without treatment, urban market-generated organic waste is discarded in landfills. This could cause environmental contamination due to leachate. This study aims to develop a novel bio-methane and composting potential framework for evaluating the biogas and compostability of organic waste from the Bantama market in Kumasi. Using novel dashboards, th...
Rigid bioplastics shape the microbial communities involved in the treatment of the organic fraction of municipal solid w...
Published in Frontiers in Microbiology
While bioplastics are gaining wide interest in replacing conventional plastics, it is necessary to understand whether the treatment of the organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW) as an end-of-life option is compatible with their biodegradation and their possible role in shaping the microbial communities involved in the processes. In the p...
Dynamics of microbiota and physicochemical characterization of food waste in a new type of composter
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Published in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
Organic wastes are considered the most significant components of urban solid waste, negatively affecting the environment. It is essential to use renewable resources to minimize environmental risks. Composting is one of the most sustainable methods for managing organic waste and involves transforming organic matter into a stable and nutrient-enriche...
Kompostiranje odpadne ovčje volne in perutninskega perja
Volna in perutninsko perje sta zgrajena pretežno iz keratina in sta vse bolj pogosta odpadna materiala, ki pa imata zaradi težke razgradljivosti posredno negativen učinek na okolje. Kompostiranje je aeroben proces razgradnje organskih snovi, katerega produkte lahko koristimo za nadaljno uporabo. Pri procesu kompostiranja sodelujejo različni mikroor...
The use of composting for the disposal of African swine fever virus-infected swine carcasses.
...Published in Transboundary and emerging diseases
African swine fever (ASF) has been considered as one of the most important and devastating swine diseases with high mortality rates. Since effective vaccines and treatment are not available, mass euthanasia of infected and exposed pigs has been known to be the best measure to control ASF. Although composting has been proved to be a safe method for ...
