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Xu Q, Zhang T, Niu Y, Mukherjee S, Abou-Elwafa SF, Nguyen NSH, Al Aboud NM, Wang Y, Pu M, Zhang Y, Tran HT, Almazroui M, Hooda PS, Bolan NS, Rinklebe J, Shaheen SM. A comprehensive review on agricultural waste utilization through sustainable conversion techniques, with a focus on the additives effect on the fate of phosphorus and toxic elements during composting process. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 942:173567. [PMID: 38848918 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.173567] [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: 01/29/2024] [Revised: 04/27/2024] [Accepted: 05/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024]
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The increasing trend of using agricultural wastes follows the concept of "waste to wealth" and is closely related to the themes of sustainable development goals (SDGs). Carbon-neutral technologies for waste management have not been critically reviewed yet. This paper reviews the technological trend of agricultural waste utilization, including composting, thermal conversion, and anaerobic digestion. Specifically, the effects of exogenous additives on the contents, fractionation, and fate of phosphorus (P) and potentially toxic elements (PTEs) during the composting process have been comprehensively reviewed in this article. The composting process can transform biomass-P and additive-born P into plant available forms. PTEs can be passivated during the composting process. Biochar can accelerate the passivation of PTEs in the composting process through different physiochemical interactions such as surface adsorption, precipitation, and cation exchange reactions. The addition of exogenous calcium, magnesium and phosphate in the compost can reduce the mobility of PTEs such as copper, cadmium, and zinc. Based on critical analysis, this paper recommends an eco-innovative perspective for the improvement and practical application of composting technology for the utilization of agricultural biowastes to meet the circular economy approach and achieve the SDGs.
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- Qing Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Nutrient Use and Management, Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, Key Laboratory of Plant-Soil Interactions of Ministry of Education, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Nutrient Use and Management, Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, Key Laboratory of Plant-Soil Interactions of Ministry of Education, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Nutrient Use and Management, Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, Key Laboratory of Plant-Soil Interactions of Ministry of Education, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- School of Agriculture Sciences, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Bajhol, PO Sultanpur, Distt. Solan, Himachal Pradesh 173229, India
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- Agronomy Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Assiut University, 71526 Assiut, Egypt
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- Faculty of Environment, Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry (TUAF), Thai Nguyen 23000, Viet Nam
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- State Key Laboratory of Nutrient Use and Management, Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, Key Laboratory of Plant-Soil Interactions of Ministry of Education, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Nutrient Use and Management, Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, Key Laboratory of Plant-Soil Interactions of Ministry of Education, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Nutrient Use and Management, Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, Key Laboratory of Plant-Soil Interactions of Ministry of Education, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Laboratory of Ecology and Environmental Management, Science and Technology Advanced Institute, Van Lang University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Viet Nam; Faculty of Applied Technology, School of Technology, Van Lang University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Viet Nam
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- Center of Excellence for Climate Change Research, Department of Meteorology, King Abdulaziz University, 21589 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; Climatic Research Unit, School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
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- Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment, Kingston University London, UK
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- School of Agriculture and Environment, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6001, Australia; The UWA Institute of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6001, Australia
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- University of Wuppertal, School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Institute of Foundation Engineering, Water- and Waste-Management, Laboratory of Soil- and Groundwater-Management, Pauluskirchstraße 7, 42285 Wuppertal, Germany
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- University of Wuppertal, School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Institute of Foundation Engineering, Water- and Waste-Management, Laboratory of Soil- and Groundwater-Management, Pauluskirchstraße 7, 42285 Wuppertal, Germany; King Abdulaziz University, Faculty of Meteorology, Environment, and Arid Land Agriculture, Department of Arid Land Agriculture, 21589 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; University of Kafrelsheikh, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Soil and Water Sciences, 33516 Kafr El-Sheikh, Egypt.
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Su J, Zhou K, Chen W, Xu S, Feng Z, Chang Y, Ding X, Zheng Y, Tao X, Zhang A, Wang Y, Li J, Ding G, Wei Y. Enhanced organic degradation and microbial community cooperation by inoculating Bacillus licheniformis in low temperature composting. J Environ Sci (China) 2024; 143:189-200. [PMID: 38644016 DOI: 10.1016/j.jes.2023.08.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
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Microbial activity and interaction are the important driving factors in the start-up phase of food waste composting at low temperature. The aim of this study was to explore the effect of inoculating Bacillus licheniformis on the degradation of organic components and the potential microbe-driven mechanism from the aspects of organic matter degradation, enzyme activity, microbial community interaction, and microbial metabolic function. The results showed that after inoculating B. licheniformis, temperature increased to 47.8°C on day 2, and the degradation of readily degraded carbohydrates (RDC) increased by 31.2%, and the bioheat production increased by 16.5%. There was an obvious enhancement of extracellular enzymes activities after inoculation, especially amylase activity, which increased by 7.68 times on day 4. The inoculated B. licheniformis colonized in composting as key genus in the start-up phase. Modular network analysis and Mantel test indicated that inoculation drove the cooperation between microbial network modules who were responsible for various organic components (RDC, lipid, protein, and lignocellulose) degradation in the start-up phase. Metabolic function prediction suggested that carbohydrate metabolisms including starch and sucrose metabolism, glycolysis / gluconeogenesis, pyruvate metabolism, etc., were improved by increasing the abundance of related functional genes after inoculation. In conclusion, inoculating B. licheniformis accelerated organic degradation by driving the cooperation between microbial network modules and enhancing microbial metabolism in the start-up phase of composting.
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- Jing Su
- Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Nanjing 210042, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215128, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215128, China
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- Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215128, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215128, China
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- Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215128, China
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- Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215128, China; Fuyang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Fuyang 236065, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215128, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215128, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215128, China.
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- College of Resources and Environmental Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215128, China.
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Chen L, Qin X, Wang G, Teng M, Zheng Y, Yang F, Du H, Wang L, Xu Y. Oxygen influences spatial heterogeneity and microbial succession dynamics during Baijiu stacking process. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2024; 403:130854. [PMID: 38761866 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2024.130854] [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: 03/18/2024] [Revised: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
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The spontaneous solid-state stacking process (SSSP) of Baijiu is an environmentally friendly and cost-effective process for enriching and assembling environmental microorganisms to guarantee the subsequent fermentation efficiency. In this study, how SSSP create spatial heterogeneity of stacking piles were found through spatiotemporal sampling. The degree of difficulty in oxygen exchange categorizes the stacking pile into depleted (≤4%), transitional (4 %-17 %), and enriched (≥17 %) oxygen-defined layers. This results in variation in succession rates (Vdepleted > Vtransitional > Venriched), which accelerates spatial heterogeneity during SSSP. As a dominant species (65 %-99 %) in depleted and transitional layers, Acetilactobacillus jinshanensis can rapidly reduce oxygen disturbance by upregulating poxL and catE, that sustains spatial heterogeneity. The findings demonstrated the value of oxygen control in shaping spatial heterogeneity during SSSP processes, which can create specific functional microbiome. Adding spatial heterogeneity management will help achieve more precise control of such solid-state fermentation systems.
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- Liangqiang Chen
- Laboratory of Brewing Microbiology and Applied Enzymology, Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi 214122, Jiangsu, China; Moutai Institute, Renhuai 564500, Guizhou, China; Guizhou Key Laboratory of Microbial Resources Exploration in Fermentation industry, Kweichow Moutai Group, Renhuai 564500, Guizhou, China
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- Guizhou Key Laboratory of Microbial Resources Exploration in Fermentation industry, Kweichow Moutai Group, Renhuai 564500, Guizhou, China
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- Guizhou Key Laboratory of Microbial Resources Exploration in Fermentation industry, Kweichow Moutai Group, Renhuai 564500, Guizhou, China
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- Guizhou Key Laboratory of Microbial Resources Exploration in Fermentation industry, Kweichow Moutai Group, Renhuai 564500, Guizhou, China
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- Moutai Institute, Renhuai 564500, Guizhou, China; Guizhou Key Laboratory of Microbial Resources Exploration in Fermentation industry, Kweichow Moutai Group, Renhuai 564500, Guizhou, China
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- Guizhou Key Laboratory of Microbial Resources Exploration in Fermentation industry, Kweichow Moutai Group, Renhuai 564500, Guizhou, China
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- Laboratory of Brewing Microbiology and Applied Enzymology, Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi 214122, Jiangsu, China
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- Guizhou Key Laboratory of Microbial Resources Exploration in Fermentation industry, Kweichow Moutai Group, Renhuai 564500, Guizhou, China.
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- Laboratory of Brewing Microbiology and Applied Enzymology, Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi 214122, Jiangsu, China.
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Gu J, Cao Y, Sun Q, Zhang J, Xu Y, Jin H, Huang H. The bacterial community drive the humification and greenhouse gas emissions during plant residues composting under different aeration rates. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2024:1-15. [PMID: 38920117 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2024.2369732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
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This study investigated the effects of different aeration intensities on organic matter (OM) degradation, greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) as well as humification during plant residue composting. Three intermittent aeration intensities of 0.084 (Tlow), 0.19 (Tmedium) and 0.34 (Thigh) L min-1kg-1 DM with 30 min on/30 min off were conducted on a lab-scale composting experiment. Results showed that OM mineralization in Thigh was more evident than Tlow and Tmedium, resulting in the highest humic acid content. Humic acid content in Tmedium and Thigh was 15.7% and 18.5% higher than that in Tlow. The average O2 concentration was 4.9%, 9.5% and 13.6% for Tlow, Tmedium and Thigh. Compared with Tmedium and Thigh, Tlow reduced CO2 and N2O emissions by 18.3%-39.6% and 72.4%-63.9%, but the CH4 emission was highest in Tlow. But the total GHG emission was the lowest in Thigh. Linear Discriminant Analysis Effect Size analysis showed that the core bacteria within Tlow mainly belonged to Anaerolineaceae, which was significantly negatively correlated to the emission of CH4. Thermostaphylospora, Unclassified_Vicinamibacteraceae and Sulfurifustis were identified as core bacteria in Tmedium and Thigh, and these genus were significantly postively correlated to CO2 and N2O emissions. Redundancy analysis showed that total orgnic carbon, O2 and electrical conductivity were the key factors affecting the evolution of bacterial community.
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- Junyu Gu
- Institute of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Crop and Livestock Integrated Farming, Ministry of Agriculture, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Solid Organic Waste Resource Utilization, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Crop and Livestock Integrated Farming, Ministry of Agriculture, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Solid Organic Waste Resource Utilization, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Solid Organic Waste Resource Utilization, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Solid Organic Waste Resource Utilization, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Crop and Livestock Integrated Farming, Ministry of Agriculture, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Solid Organic Waste Resource Utilization, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Solid Organic Waste Resource Utilization, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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Liu H, Awasthi MK, Zhang Z, Syed A, Bahkali AH. Evaluation of gases emission and enzyme dynamics in sheep manure compost occupying with peach shell biochar. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 351:124065. [PMID: 38697253 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124065] [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: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
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The effect of peach shell biochar (PSB) amendment on sheep manure (SM) composting was investigated. Five different ratios of PSB were applied (0%, 2.5%, 5%, 7.5%, and 10% PSB), and named T1 to T5, and run 50 days of composting experiment. It was found that PSB (especially 7.5% and 10%) could improve the compost environment, regulate the activity of microorganisms and related enzymes, and promote the decomposition of compost. 7.5% and 10% PSB advanced the heap into the thermophilic stage and increased the maximum temperature, while also increasing the germination index by 1.40 and 1.39 times compared to control. Importantly, 10% PSB effectively retained more than 60% of carbon and 55% of nitrogen by inhibiting the excess release of NH3 and greenhouse gases. High proportion PSB amendment increased the activity of dehydrogenase and cellulase, but inhibited protease and urease. The correlation results indicated that PSB changed the key bacterial genus, and there was a stronger association with environmental factors at 7.5% and 10%. Therefore, 7.5% and 10% peach shell biochar can be used as appropriate proportions to improve composting conditions.
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- Hong Liu
- College of Natural Resources and Environment, 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 Province, 712100, China.
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province, 712100, China
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Wang F, Pan T, Fu D, Fotidis IA, Moulogianni C, Yan Y, Singh RP. Pilot-scale membrane-covered composting of food waste: Initial moisture, mature compost addition, aeration time and rate. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 926:171797. [PMID: 38513870 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171797] [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: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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The impact of different operational parameters on the composting efficiency and compost quality during pilot-scale membrane-covered composting (MCC) of food waste (FW) was evaluated. Four factors were assessed in an orthogonal experiment at three different levels: initial mixture moisture (IMM, 55 %, 60 %, and 65 %), aeration time (AT, 6, 9, and 12 h/d), aeration rate (AR, 0.2, 0.4, and 0.6 m3/h) and mature compost addition ratio (MC, 2 %, 4 %, and 6 %). Results indicated that 55 % IMM, 6 h/d AT, 0.4 m3/h AR, and 4 % MC addition ratio simultaneously provided the compost with the maximum cumulative temperature and the minimum moisture. It was shown that the IMM was the driving factor of this optimum composting process. On contrary, the optimal parameters for reducing carbon and nitrogen loss were 65 % IMM, 6 h/d AT, 0.4 m3/h AR, and 2 % MC addition ratio. The AR had the most influence on reducing carbon and nitrogen losses compared to all other factors. The optimal conditions for compost maturity were 55 % IMM, 9 h/d AT, 0.2 m3/h AR, and 6 % MC addition ratio. The primary element influencing the pH and electrical conductivity values was the AR, while the germination index was influenced by IMM. Protein was the main organic matter limiting the composting efficiency. The results of this study will provide guidance for the promotion and application of food waste MCC technology, and contribute to a better understanding of the mechanisms involved in MCC for organic solid waste treatment.
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- Fei Wang
- School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China; Department of Environment, Ionian University, 29100 Zakynthos, Greece
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- School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China.
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Cai R, Cao X, Jiang X, Xu C. The maturity, humus content, and microbial metabolic function of sheep manure compost on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau can be significantly improved by reducing the moisture content. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:21458-21470. [PMID: 38388981 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32437-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP) is characterized by an extreme hypoxia, which may lead to lack of sufficient oxygen for compost production, and thus seriously affecting the compost quality. The moisture content (MC) has a direct effect on the oxygen content of composting pile. At present, the research on the optimum moisture content of compost production on the QTP is still lacking. This study aimed to investigate the influences of MC on fermentation quality of sheep manure composting on the QTP and to further analyze the changes of microbial metabolic function and enzyme activity under different MC. Composting experiment with low MC (45%) and conventional MC (60%) was conducted in both summer and autumn. The results showed that the composting efficiency of 45% MC was better than 60% in both seasons, which was mainly manifested as longer high-temperature period (summer:16 d vs 14 d, autumn: 7 d vs 2 d), higher germination index (summer:136.1% vs 128.6%, autumn:103.5% vs 81.2%), and more humus synthesis (summer:159.8 g/kg vs 151.2 g/kg, autumn:136.1 k/kg vs 115.5 k/kg). The 45% MC can improve microbial metabolism, including increasing the abundance of functional genes involved in carbohydrate metabolism, amino acid metabolism, and nucleotide metabolism and improving the activities of cellulase, β-glucosidase, protease, polyphenol oxidase, and peroxidase. In conclusion, 45% MC can improve the fermentation efficiency and products quality of sheep manure compost on QTP.
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- Rui Cai
- College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, No. 17 Qinghua Donglu, Haidian District, Beijing, 100083, China
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- College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, No. 17 Qinghua Donglu, Haidian District, Beijing, 100083, China
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- College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, No. 17 Qinghua Donglu, Haidian District, Beijing, 100083, China
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- College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, No. 17 Qinghua Donglu, Haidian District, Beijing, 100083, China.
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Pajura R. Composting municipal solid waste and animal manure in response to the current fertilizer crisis - a recent review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 912:169221. [PMID: 38101643 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169221] [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: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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The dynamic price increases of fertilizers and the generation of organic waste are currently global issues. The growth of the population has led to increased production of solid municipal waste and a higher demand for food. Food production is inherently related to agriculture and, to achieve higher yields, it is necessary to replenish the soil with essential minerals. A synergistic approach that addresses both problems is the implementation of the composting process, which aligns with the principles of a circular economy. Food waste, green waste, paper waste, cardboard waste, and animal manure are promising feedstock materials for the extraction of valuable compounds. This review discusses key factors that influence the composting process and compares them with the input materials' parameters. It also considers methods for optimizing the process, such as the use of biochar and inoculation, which result in the production of the final product in a significantly shorter time and at lower financial costs. The applications of composts produced from various materials are described along with associated risks. In addition, innovative composting technologies are presented.
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- Rebeka Pajura
- Department of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Architecture Rzeszow University of Technology, 35-959 Rzeszów, Ave Powstańców Warszawy 6, Poland.
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Wang H, Qin Y, Xin L, Nan Q, Xu X, Zhao C, Wu W. Pilot-scale study of innovative mechanically-enhanced dynamic composting for treating kitchen waste. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2024; 394:130176. [PMID: 38086465 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.130176] [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: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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This study introduced a novel mechanically-enhanced dynamic composting (MEDC) method for treating kitchen waste (KW) through partial-mixing and stratified fermentation. A pilot test varied aeration frequencies (AF) to refine control parameters and explore the maturation mechanism. Results showed that a moderate AF (10 min/4 h) achieved optimal efficiency, with a compost germination index of 123 % within 15 d. Moderate AF enhanced the growth of Corynebacterium_1 (25.4 %) and Saccharomonospora (10.5 %) during the low-temperature stage and Bacillus growth (91.3 %) during the maturation stage. Moreover, it enhanced microbial interactions (with an average degree of 19.9) and promoted substrate degradation and transformation, expediting heating and maturation. Multivariate dimensionality reduction analysis showed the MEDC accomplished rapid composting through stratified composting, dividing the reactor into distinct functional zones: feeding, low-temperature, high-temperature, and maturation. This enabled efficient microorganism enrichment and material degradation, expediting KW decomposition and maturation. This study offers a promising alternative for accelerated KW composting.
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- Haoshu Wang
- Institute of Environment Science and Technology, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, PR China; Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory for Water Pollution Control and Environmental Safety Technology, Zhejiang 310058, PR China; Zhejiang Transper Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd., Hangzhou 310058, PR China
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- Institute of Environment Science and Technology, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, PR China; Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory for Water Pollution Control and Environmental Safety Technology, Zhejiang 310058, PR China.
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- Institute of Environment Science and Technology, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, PR China; Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory for Water Pollution Control and Environmental Safety Technology, Zhejiang 310058, PR China
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- Institute of Environment Science and Technology, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, PR China; Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory for Water Pollution Control and Environmental Safety Technology, Zhejiang 310058, PR China
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- Institute of Environment Science and Technology, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, PR China; Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory for Water Pollution Control and Environmental Safety Technology, Zhejiang 310058, PR China
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- Institute of Environment Science and Technology, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, PR China; Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory for Water Pollution Control and Environmental Safety Technology, Zhejiang 310058, PR China
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- Institute of Environment Science and Technology, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, PR China; Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory for Water Pollution Control and Environmental Safety Technology, Zhejiang 310058, PR China
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Chang Y, Zhou K, Yang T, Zhao X, Li R, Li J, Xu S, Feng Z, Ding X, Zhang L, Shi X, Su J, Li J, Wei Y. Bacillus licheniformis inoculation promoted humification process for kitchen waste composting: Organic components transformation and bacterial metabolic mechanism. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 237:117016. [PMID: 37657603 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/03/2023]
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Kitchen waste (KW) composting always has trouble with slow humification process and low humification degree. The objective of this study was to develop potentially efficient solutions to improve the humification of KW composting, accelerate the humus synthesis and produce HS with a high polymerization degree. The impact of Bacillus licheniformis inoculation on the transformation of organic components, humus synthesis, and bacterial metabolic pathways in kitchen waste composting, was investigated. Results revealed that microbial inoculation promoted the degradation of organic constituents, especially readily degradable carbohydrates during the heating phase and lignocellulose fractions during the cooling phase. Inoculation facilitated the production and conversion of polyphenol, reducing sugar, and amino acids, leading to an increase of 20% in the content of humic acid compared to the control. High-throughput sequencing and network analysis indicated inoculation enriched the presence of Bacillus, Lactobacillus, and Streptomyces during the heating phase, while suppressing the abundance of Pseudomonas and Oceanobacillus, enhancing positive microbial interactions. PICRUSt2 analysis suggested inoculation enhanced the metabolism of carbohydrates and amino acids, promoting the polyphenol humification pathway and facilitating the formation of humus. These findings provide insights for optimizing the humification process of kitchen waste composting by microbial inoculation.
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- Yuan Chang
- College of Resources and Environmental Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, 100193, Beijing, China; Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou, 215128, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, 100193, Beijing, China; Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou, 215128, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, 100012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, 100012, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, 100193, Beijing, China; Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou, 215128, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, 100193, Beijing, China; Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou, 215128, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, 100193, Beijing, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, 100193, Beijing, China
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- Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou, 215128, China
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- Beijing VOTO Biotech Co.,Ltd, 100193, Beijing, China
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- Yangtze Eco-Environment Engineering Research Center, China Three Gorges Corporation, Beijing, 100038, China
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- Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Nanjing, 210042, China.
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- College of Resources and Environmental Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, 100193, Beijing, China; Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou, 215128, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, 100193, Beijing, China; Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou, 215128, China.
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Ding S, Jiang L, Hu J, Huang W, Lou L. Microbiome data analysis via machine learning models: Exploring vital players to optimize kitchen waste composting system. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 388:129731. [PMID: 37704090 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129731] [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: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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Composting, reliant on microorganisms, effectively treats kitchen waste. However, it is difficult to precisely understand the specific role of key microorganisms in the composting process by relying solely on experimental research. This study aims to employ machine learning models to explore key microbial genera and to optimize composting systems. After introducing a novel microbiome preprocessing approach, Stacking models were constructed (R2 is about 0.8). The SHAP method (SHapley Additive exPlanations) identified Bacillus, Acinetobacter, Thermobacillus, Pseudomonas, Psychrobacter, and Thermobifida as prominent microbial genera (Shapley values ranging from 3.84 to 1.24). Additionally, microbial agents were prepared to target the identified key genera, and experiments demonstrated that the composting quality score was 76.06 for the treatment and 70.96 for the control. The exogenous agents enhanced decomposition and improved compost quality in later stages. In summary, this study opens up a new avenue to identifying key microorganisms and optimizing the biological treatment process.
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- Shang Ding
- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, People's Republic of China
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- College of Computer Science and Technology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, People's Republic of China.
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Cai R, Zuo S, Cao X, Jiang X, Xu C. Effects of turning frequency on fermentation efficiency and microbial community metabolic function of sheep manure composting on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. BIORESOUR BIOPROCESS 2023; 10:53. [PMID: 38647985 PMCID: PMC10992442 DOI: 10.1186/s40643-023-00675-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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This study explored the effects of turning frequency on fermentation efficiency and microbial metabolic function of sheep manure composting on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP). Five treatments with different turning frequencies were set up in this study: turning every 1 day (T1), 2 days (T2), 4 days (T3), 6 days (T4), and 8 days (T5). Results showed that the high temperature period for T1 and T5 lasted only 4 days, while that for T2-T4 lasted more than 8 days. The germination index of T1 and T5 was lower than 80%, while that of T2-T4 was 100.6%, 97.8%, and 88.6%, respectively. This study further predicted the microbial metabolic function of T2-T4 using the bioinformatics tool PICRUSt2 (Phylogenetic Investigation of Communities by Reconstruction of Unobserved States) and determining the activities of various functional enzymes. The results showed that carbohydrate metabolism, protein metabolism, and nucleotide metabolism were the main metabolic pathways of microorganisms, and that T2 increased the abundance of functional genes of these metabolic pathways. The activities of protease, cellulase, and peroxidase in T2 and T3 were higher than those in T4, and the effect of T2 was more significant. In conclusion, turning once every 2 days can improve the quality of sheep manure compost on the QTP.
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- Rui Cai
- College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, No. 17 Qinghua Donglu, Haidian District, Beijing, 100083, China
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- College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, No. 17 Qinghua Donglu, Haidian District, Beijing, 100083, China
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- College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, No. 17 Qinghua Donglu, Haidian District, Beijing, 100083, China
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- College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, No. 17 Qinghua Donglu, Haidian District, Beijing, 100083, China
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- College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, No. 17 Qinghua Donglu, Haidian District, Beijing, 100083, China.
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Meng X, Wang Q, Zhao X, Cai Y, Fu J, Zhu M, Ma X, Wang P, Liu R, Wang Y, Liu W, Ren L. Effect of aeration/micro-aeration on lignocellulosic decomposition, maturity and seedling phytotoxicity during full-scale biogas residues composting. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2023; 168:246-255. [PMID: 37327518 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2023.06.007] [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: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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With the accelerated construction of biogas plants, the amount of biogas residues are expanding. Composting has been widely implemented to deal with biogas residues. Aeration regulation is the main factor affecting the post-composting treatment of biogas residues as high-quality fertilizer or soil amendment. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the impact of different aeration regulations on full-scale biogas residues compost maturity by controlling oxygen concentration under micro-aeration and aeration conditions. Results showed that micro-aerobic extended the thermophilic stage of 17 days at above 55 ℃ and facilitated the mineralization process of organic nitrogen into nitrate nitrogen to retain higher N nutrition levels compared to aerobic treatment. For biogas residues with high moisture, aeration should be regulated at different full-scale composting stages. Total organic carbon (TOC), NH4+-N, NO3--N, total potassium (TK), total phosphorus (TP) and the germination index (GI) could be used to evaluate stabilization, fertilizer efficiency and phytotoxicity of compost with frequent monitoring times. However, seedling growth trials were still necessary in full-scale composting plants when changing of composting process or biogas residues feedstock.
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- Xingyao Meng
- Key Laboratory of Cleaner Production and Integrated Resource Utilization of China National Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China; School of Ecology and Environment, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cleaner Production and Integrated Resource Utilization of China National Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China; School of Ecology and Environment, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- China IPPR International Engineering Co., Ltd, Logistics and Industrial Engineering Research Institute, Beijing 100083, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cleaner Production and Integrated Resource Utilization of China National Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China; School of Ecology and Environment, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cleaner Production and Integrated Resource Utilization of China National Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China; School of Ecology and Environment, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- School of New Energy Materials and Chemistry, Leshan Normal University, Leshan 614000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cleaner Production and Integrated Resource Utilization of China National Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China; School of Ecology and Environment, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- Cucde Environmental Technology Co., Ltd, Beijing 100120, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cleaner Production and Integrated Resource Utilization of China National Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China; School of Ecology and Environment, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Fertilization from Agricultural Wastes, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs /Institute of Plant Protection and Soil Fertilizer, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Science, Wuhan, 430064, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cleaner Production and Integrated Resource Utilization of China National Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China; School of Ecology and Environment, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China.
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Huo XJ, Chen MJ, Zhou JL, Zheng CL. Potassium-rich mining waste addition can shorten the composting period by increasing the abundance of thermophilic bacteria during high-temperature periods. Sci Rep 2023; 13:6027. [PMID: 37055422 PMCID: PMC10101976 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-31689-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 04/15/2023] Open
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Conventional compost sludge has a long fermentation period and is not nutrient rich. Potassium-rich mining waste was used as an additive for aerobic composting of activated sludge to make a new sludge product. The effects of different feeding ratios of potassium-rich mining waste and activated sludge on the physicochemical properties and thermophilic bacterial community structure during aerobic composting were investigated. The results showed that potassium-rich waste minerals contribute to the increase in mineral element contents; although the addition of potassium-rich waste minerals affected the peak temperature and duration of composting, the more sufficient oxygen content promoted the growth of thermophilic bacteria and thus shortened the overall composting period. Considering the requirements of composting temperature, it is recommended that the addition of potassium-rich waste minerals is less than or equal to 20%.
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- Xiao-Jun Huo
- Inner Mongolia Research Academy of Eco-Environmental Sciences, Hohhot, 010000, Inner Mongolia, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology, Baotou, 014010, Inner Mongolia, China
- Engineering Research Center of Evaluation and Restoration in the Mining Ecological Environments, Inner Mongolia University of Science and& Technology, Baotou, 014010, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Evaluation and Restoration in the Mining Ecological Environments, Inner Mongolia University of Science and& Technology, Baotou, 014010, Inner Mongolia, China
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Shanghai Polytechnic University, Shanghai, 201209, Shang Hai, China.
- Engineering Research Center of Evaluation and Restoration in the Mining Ecological Environments, Inner Mongolia University of Science and& Technology, Baotou, 014010, Inner Mongolia, China.
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Verma S, Kumar Awasthi M, Liu T, Kumar Awasthi S, Yadav V, Ravindran B, Syed A, Eswaramoorthy R, Zhang Z. Biochar as smart organic catalyst to regulate bacterial dynamics during food waste composting. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 373:128745. [PMID: 36796733 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.128745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The impact of wheat straw biochar (WSB) on bacterial dynamics succession during food waste (FW) composting was analyzed. Six treatments [0(T1), 2.5(T2), 5 (T3), 7.5 (T4), 10 (T5), and 15 %(T6)] dry weight WSB were used with FW and saw dust for composting. At the highest thermal peak at 59 ℃ in T6, the pH varied from 4.5 to 7.3, and electrical conductivity among the treatments varied from 1.2 to 2.0 mScm1. Firmicutes (25-97 %), Proteobacteria (8-45 %), and Bacteroidota (5-50 %) were among the dominate phyla of the treatments. Whereas, Bacillus (5-85 %), Limoslactobacillus (2-40 %), and Sphingobacterium (2-32 %) were highest among the identified genus in treatments but surprisingly Bacteroides was in greater abundance in the control treatments. Moreover, heatmap constructed with 35 various genera in all the treatments showed that Gammaproteobacterial genera contributed in large proportion after 42 days in T6. Additionally, a dynamic shift from Lactobacillus fermentum to higher abundance of Bacillus thermoamylovorans was reported on 42 days of FW composting. Biochar 15 % amendment can improve FW composting by influencing bacterial dynamics.
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- Shivpal Verma
- College of Natural Resources and Environment, 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 Province 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China; School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology in Arid Areas, College of Horticulture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- Department of Environmental Energy and Engineering, Kyonggi University, Yeongtong-Gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-Do 16227, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai 600077, India
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China.
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Peng XY, Wang SP, Chu XL, Sun ZY, Xia ZY, Xie CY, Gou M, Tang YQ. Valorizing kitchen waste to produce value-added fertilizer by thermophilic semi-continuous composting followed by static stacking: Performance and bacterial community succession analysis. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 373:128732. [PMID: 36774986 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.128732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 02/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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To explore an effective decentralized kitchen waste (KW) treatment system, the performance and bacterial community succession of thermophilic semi-continuous composting (TSC) of KW followed by static stacking (SS) was studied. A daily feeding ratio of 10% ensured stable performance of TSC using an integrated automatic reactor; the efficiencies of organic matter degradation and seed germination index (GI) reached 80.88% and 78.51%, respectively. SS for seven days further promoted the quality of the compost by improving the GI to 91.58%. Alpha- and beta-diversity analyses revealed significant differences between the bacterial communities of TSC and SS. Firmicutes, Actinobacteria, Chloroflexi, Gemmatimonadetes, and Myxococcota were dominant during the TSC of KW, whereas the members of Proteobacteria and Bacteroidetes responsible for product maturity rapidly proliferated during the subsequent SS and ultimately dominated the compost with Firmicutes and Actinobacteria. These results provide new perspectives for decentralized KW treatment using TSC for practical applications.
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- Xiang-Yu Peng
- College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, Sichuan, China
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- College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, Sichuan, China
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- College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, Sichuan, China
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- College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, Sichuan, China.
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- College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, Sichuan, China
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- College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, Sichuan, China
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- College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, Sichuan, China
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- College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, Sichuan, China
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da Silva Gaspar S, Assis LLRD, Prado MPRD, Pedroso Miguel MG, Magno dos Reis Ferreira G, Schwan RF, Pasqual M, Rigobelo EC, Castro RP, Buttrós VH, Dória J. Diversity and enzymatic activity of the microbiota isolated from compost based on restaurant waste and yard trimmings. FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS 2023. [DOI: 10.3389/fsufs.2023.1013361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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IntroductionThe bad management of organic waste negatively affects environmental quality and composting has been a viable recycling alternative. Microorganisms are responsible for waste degradation during the composting process and, consequently, for transforming this waste into natural fertilizer. This work aimed to analyze and identify the biodiversity of yeasts and filamentous fungi throughout a composting process based on organic residues under different treatments (commercial inoculum, non-commercial inoculum, and control treatment) and to investigate the enzymatic activity of these microorganisms.MethodsMicroorganisms were isolated and identified from samples at 0, 5, 10, 20, 40, 60, and 120 days. Filamentous fungi were identified according to their macroscopic and microscopic characteristics, and yeasts were identified by sequencing the 18S rDNA region. All identified strains were evaluated for ligninolytic, cellulolytic, hemicellulolytic, amylolytic, pectinolytic, proteolytic, lipolytic, and ammonification. During the composting phases, the filamentous fungi were higher than the yeast population.Results and discussionAt the beginning of the process, a higher species diversity was observed, and the population of yeasts and filamentous fungi was, on average, 6.50 log CFU g−1. The microbial communities were similar throughout the process in the two inoculated treatments, which showed more significant microbial activity, diversity, and efficiency in the transformation of organic matter, and consequently, advantages in terms of the final product quality compared to the control treatment. The yeasts Pichia kudriavzevii, Pichia farinosa, Issatchenkia orientalis, and the filamentous fungi of the genus Aspergillus spp. proved to have high biotechnological value and could be used as starter cultures to accelerate the composting process.
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Mistry AN, Kachenchart B, Pinyakong O, Assavalapsakul W, Jitpraphai SM, Somwangthanaroj A, Luepromchai E. Bioaugmentation with a defined bacterial consortium: A key to degrade high molecular weight polylactic acid during traditional composting. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 367:128237. [PMID: 36332866 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.128237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Revised: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Polylactic acid (PLA) is commercialized as a compostable bio-thermoplastic. PLA degrades under industrial composting conditions where elevated temperatures are maintained for a long timeframe. However, these conditions cannot be achieved in a non-industrial compost pile. Therefore, this study aims to degrade high molecular weight PLA films by adding a PLA-degrading bacterial consortium (EAc) comprised of Nocardioides zeae EA12, Stenotrophomonas pavanii EA33, Gordonia desulfuricans EA63, and Chitinophaga jiangningensis EA02 during traditional composting. With EAc-bioaugmentation, PLA films (5-30% w/w) had complete disintegration (35 d), 77-82% molecular weight reduction (16 d), and higher CO2 liberation and mineralization than non-bioaugmented composting. Bacterial community analyses showed that EAc-bioaugmentation increased the relative abundance of Schlegelella, a known polymer degrader, and interacted positively with beneficial indigenous microbes like Bacillus, Schlegelella and Thermopolyspora. The bioaugmentation also decreased compost phytotoxicity. Hence, consortium EAc shows potential in PLA-waste treatment applications, such as backyard and small-scale composting.
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- Avnish Nitin Mistry
- International Program in Hazardous Substance and Environmental Management (IP-HSM), Graduate School, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand; Center of Excellence on Hazardous Substance Management (HSM), Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence on Hazardous Substance Management (HSM), Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand; Center of Excellence in Microbial Technology for Marine Pollution Treatment (MiTMaPT), Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence in Microbial Technology for Marine Pollution Treatment (MiTMaPT), Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence in Microbial Technology for Marine Pollution Treatment (MiTMaPT), Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand; Department of Marine Science, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence on Hazardous Substance Management (HSM), Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand; Center of Excellence in Microbial Technology for Marine Pollution Treatment (MiTMaPT), Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Policastro G, Cesaro A. Composting of Organic Solid Waste of Municipal Origin: The Role of Research in Enhancing Its Sustainability. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 20:ijerph20010312. [PMID: 36612633 PMCID: PMC9819849 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20010312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2022] [Revised: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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The organic solid waste of municipal origin stands as one of the residual streams of greatest concern: the great amounts continuously produced over time as well as its biochemical and physical characteristics require its proper handling via biological processes, pursuing the recovery of material and/or the generation of energy. At the European level, most of the industrial plants treating the organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW) rely on composting, which is a well-established and reliable process that is easy to operate in different socio-economic contexts. Nevertheless, when regarded in a life cycle perspective as well as in the view of the principles of circular economy underlying waste management, several issues (e.g., the presence of toxic substances in compost) can be recognized as technical challenges, requiring further studies to identify possible sustainable solutions. This work aims at discussing these challenges and figuring out the state of the art of composting in a circular perspective. Firstly, the main mentioned issues affecting compost quality and process sustainability are briefly reviewed. Next, to promote the effective use of composting in light of the circular economy principles, research experiences are critically presented to highlight the current technical challenges concerning the environmental and health impact reduction and possible scientific perspectives to overcome issues affecting the compost quality. Based on the critical analysis of reviewed studies, it emerged that further research should be aimed at unveiling the hazard potential of emerging contaminants as well as to address the understanding of the mechanisms underlying their potential removal during composting. Moreover, the adoption of a multidisciplinary perspective in the design of research studies may play a key role towards the definition of cost-effective and environmentally friendly strategies to overcome the technical issues affecting the process.
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- Grazia Policastro
- Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, 80125 Naples, Italy
- Telematic University Pegaso, 80132 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, 80125 Naples, Italy
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Zhao S, Chang Y, Liu J, Sangeetha T, Feng Y, Liu D, Xu C. Removal of antibiotic resistance genes and mobile genetic elements in a three-stage pig manure management system: The implications of microbial community structure. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2022; 323:116185. [PMID: 36088762 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.116185] [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: 07/24/2022] [Revised: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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In this work, the removal of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in the industrial-scale pig manure management system has been investigated. Additionally, the implications of mobile genetic elements (MGEs) and microbial community structure have been discussed. During the whole period of manure management, 19 ARGs and 7 MGEs were obtained from the system. The results identified that the 9 ARGs and 2 MGEs were removed from the pig manure-based materials after composting, while 5 ARGs and 2 MGEs were still remained, indicating that the ARGs/MGEs could not be removed completely as contaminants by composting. The pig farm without additional antibiotics in-feed was still faced with the risk of ARGs/MGEs from outside. Microbial community analysis illuminated that a greater decrease in the abundance of norank_f__JG30-KF-CM45, Corynebacterium, Terrisporobacter, Truepera, Salinispora and Clostridium, was responsible for the removal of ARGs/MGEs. The genes, including tnpA-01, tnpA-02, tnpA-05, Tp614, tetQ, tetM-01, tetR-02, tetX, cfxA, floR, dfrA1 and ermF exhibited significantly positive correlation with fungal communities. Fungal community analysis verified that a remarkable decrease in the abundance of Aspergillus and Thermomyces after composting was responsible for the ARGs/MGEs removal. The results elucidated the crucial roles of the related bacterial and fungal communities in the removal of ARGs/MGEs. The compound microbial agent assisted the temperature rise of composting, thereby changing the related microbial community structure and resulting in ARGs/MGEs removal.
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- Shuai Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Animal Cellular and Genetics Engineering of Heilongjiang Province, College of Life Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Cellular and Genetics Engineering of Heilongjiang Province, College of Life Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China
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- Heilongjiang Province Key Laboratory of Cold Region Wetland Ecology and Environment Research, School of Geography and Tourism, Harbin University, Harbin, 150086, China
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- Research Centre of Energy Conservation for New Generation of Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Sectors, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei, 10608, Taiwan; Department of Energy and Refrigerating Air-Conditioning Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei, 10608, Taiwan
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin, 150086, China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin, 150086, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Cellular and Genetics Engineering of Heilongjiang Province, College of Life Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China.
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Shangguan H, Fu T, Shen C, Mi H, Wei J, Tang J, Zhou S. In situ generated oxygen distribution causes maturity differentiation during electrolytic oxygen aerobic composting. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 850:157939. [PMID: 35952878 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Revised: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Electrolytic oxygen aerobic composting (EOAC) is an effective treatment with greater technical superiority and cost advantages for organic solid waste using in situ electrolytic oxygen as a feasible strategy to replace conventional aeration. However, the unclear effects of distribution and variation of in situ electrolytic oxygen on compost maturation in different depth zones of EOAC need further exploration. This study demonstrated that the humification of organic matter was faster at the bottom than in the middle and at the top. The main reason was that the higher oxygen content and lower moisture content in the bottom promoted microbial degradation and heat production, resulting in higher temperatures. The microbial analysis showed that the abundance of typical thermophilic bacteria (such as Cerasibacillus, Lactobacillus, and Pseudogracilibacillus) that could promote compost maturation was higher at the bottom than in the middle and at the top. The finding provided in-depth molecular insights into differentiated humification from bottom to top in EOAC and revealed its further practical engineering applications.
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- Huayuan Shangguan
- College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China; Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences (Ministry of Education), College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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Ma T, Zhan Y, Chen W, Xu S, Wang Z, Tao Y, Shi X, Sun B, Ding G, Li J, Wei Y. Impact of aeration rate on phosphorus conversion and bacterial community dynamics in phosphorus-enriched composting. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 364:128016. [PMID: 36162785 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.128016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2022] [Revised: 09/18/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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This study was to investigate the effects of different aeration rates on phosphorus (P) conversion and bacterial community dynamics in P-enriched composting by 16S rRNA gene sequencing, sequential P fractionation, network analysis and structural equation model (SEM). Results indicated that Olsen P content increased by 138 %, 150 %, 121 % after composting with aeration rate (L kg-1 DM min-1) at 0.2 (AR0.2), 0.4 (AR0.4) and 0.6 (AR0.6). AR0.4 was more conducive to enhance P solubilization efficacy and available P accumulation. Redundancy analysis indicated Lactobacillus, Spartobacteria and Pseudomonas were key bacteria associated with HCl-Pi especially in AR0.2 and AR0.4. Network analysis showed that increased aeration rate enhanced the connection and function homoplasy among modules and AR0.4 had more orderly community organization for key bacteria to solubilize P in directly and indirectly biotic way. SEM suggested indirectly biotic P-solubilization had more contribution than directly biotic way mainly by phosphate-solubilizing bacteria.
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- Tiantian Ma
- College of Resources and Environmental Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, 100193, Beijing, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, 100193, Beijing, China; Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215128, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, 100193, Beijing, China; Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215128, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, 100193, Beijing, China; Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215128, China; DBN Agriculture Science and Technology Group CO, Ltd., DBN Pig Academy, Beijing 102629, China
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- DBN Agriculture Science and Technology Group CO, Ltd., DBN Pig Academy, Beijing 102629, China
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- Institute of Agricultural Sciences in Taihu Lake District, Suzhou Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Suzhou 215155, China
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- Yangtze Eco-Environment Engineering Research Center, China Three Gorges Corporation, Beijing 100038, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, 100193, Beijing, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, 100193, Beijing, China; Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215128, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, 100193, Beijing, China; Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215128, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, 100193, Beijing, China; Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215128, China.
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Nguyen TP, Koyama M, Nakasaki K. Effects of oxygen supply rate on organic matter decomposition and microbial communities during composting in a controlled lab-scale composting system. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2022; 153:275-282. [PMID: 36150273 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2022.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The study aimed to elucidate the effect of oxygen supply rate (OSR) on the composting of model organic waste independently from other factors by using a controlled laboratory-scale reactor system. Four OSRs, 96.2, 24.2, 13.7, and 3.45 mL-O2/min/kg-WS (wet solid), were tested. The delay of organic matter degradation was observed temporarily in the early stage of composting with 13.7 mL-O2/min/kg-WS and severe oxygen deficiency was observed in lower OSR, indicating that the critical OSR existed around this value. Composting with 3.45 mL-O2/min/kg-WS resulted in constantly low CO2 evolution rate and remarkably low degree of organic matter degradation. Under deficient oxygen, all enzymes measured, such as phosphatases, esterases, lipases, proteases, and sugar degrading enzymes, showed lower activities. High-throughput sequencing revealed Caldibacillus and Ureibacillus became dominant in the later stages of the oxygen deficiency composting, while Geobacillus was the most dominant microorganism throughout composting with OSR higher than 13.7 mL-O2/min/kg-WS.
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- Thien-Phuc Nguyen
- School of Environment and Society, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2-12-1, Ookayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-8550, Japan
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- School of Environment and Society, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2-12-1, Ookayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-8550, Japan
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- School of Environment and Society, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2-12-1, Ookayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-8550, Japan.
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Gaspar SS, Assis LLR, Carvalho CA, Buttrós VH, Ferreira GMDR, Schwan RF, Pasqual M, Rodrigues FA, Rigobelo EC, Castro RP, Dória J. Dynamics of microbiota and physicochemical characterization of food waste in a new type of composter. FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS 2022. [DOI: 10.3389/fsufs.2022.960196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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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-enriched biofertilizer, through the succession of microbial populations into a stabilized product. This work aimed to evaluate the efficiency of the new type of composter and the microbial and physiochemical dynamics during composting aiming to accelerate the degradation of organic waste and produce high-quality compost. Two inoculants were evaluated: (1) efficient microorganisms (EM); (2) commercial inoculum (CI), which were compared to a control treatment, without inoculation. Composting was performed by mixing organic waste from gardening with residues from the University's Restaurant (C/N ratio 30:1). The composting process was carried out in a 1 m3 composter with controlled temperature and aeration. The thermophilic phase for all treatments was reached on the second day. Mature compost was obtained after an average of 120 days, and composting in all treatments showed an increase in the availability of P and micronutrients. The new composter helped to accelerate the decomposition of residues, through the maintenance of adequate oxygen content and temperature control inside the cells, providing high metabolic activity of microorganisms, contributing to an increase in physicochemical characteristics, also reducing the composting time in both treatments. During composting, the bacteria and actinobacteria populations were higher than yeasts and filamentous fungi. The inoculated treatments presented advantages showing more significant mineralization of P-available and micronutrients such as Mn and Zn in terms of the quality of the final product in comparison to the control treatment. Finally, the new composter and the addition of inoculants contributed significantly to the efficiency of the process of composting organic waste.
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Zeng J, Shen X, Yin H, Sun X, Dong H, Huang G. Oxygen dynamics, organic matter degradation and main gas emissions during pig manure composting: Effect of intermittent aeration. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 361:127697. [PMID: 35905876 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.127697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2022] [Revised: 07/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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To investigate the effect of intermittent aeration on oxygen dynamics, organic matter degradation and main gas emissions, a lab-scale pig manure composting experiment was conducted with intermittent aeration (I_A, 30-min on and 30-min off) and continuous aeration (C_A). Although aeration volume and oxygen supply of I_A was only half of C_A, I_A could obviously enhance the oxygen utilization efficiency by 96.67 % and reduce energy dissipation for aeration by 50.87 %. Based on the comprehensive analysis of total organic matter, total carbon, total nitrogen, cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin contents, there was no significant difference in organic matter degradation between I_A and C_A (p > 0.05). Moreover, a reduction of 21.71 %, 38.93 %, 44.40 % and 62.19 % of CH4, N2O and the total GHG emission equivalent as well as NH3 emissions was realized, respectively, in I_A compared with C_A. Therefore, adopting intermittent aeration was a useful strategy and choice for high-efficiency, high-quality and environment-friendly composting.
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- Jianfei Zeng
- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Academy of Agricultural Planning and Engineering, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100125, China
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- Engineering Laboratory for AgroBiomass Recycling & Valorizing, College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Engineering Laboratory for AgroBiomass Recycling & Valorizing, College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Engineering Laboratory for AgroBiomass Recycling & Valorizing, College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China.
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Zhao Y, Cai J, Zhang P, Qin W, Lou Y, Liu Z, Hu B. Core fungal species strengthen microbial cooperation in a food-waste composting process. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ECOTECHNOLOGY 2022; 12:100190. [PMID: 36157338 PMCID: PMC9500350 DOI: 10.1016/j.ese.2022.100190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Revised: 05/26/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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In ecosystem engineering research, the contribution of microbial cooperation to ecosystem function has been emphasized. Fungi are one of the predominant decomposers in composting, but thus far, less attention has been given to fungal than to bacterial cooperation. Therefore, network and cohesion analyses were combined to reveal the correlation between fungal cooperation and organic matter (OM) degradation in ten composting piles. Positive cohesion, reflecting the cooperation degree, was positively linked to the degradation rate of OM. From the community perspective, core species (i.e., Candida tropicalis, Issatchenkia orientails, Kazachstania exigua, and Dipodascus australiensis) with high occurrence frequency and abundance were the key in regulating positive cohesion. These species were highly relevant to functional genera associated with OM degradation in both fungal and bacterial domains. Therefore, focusing on these core fungal species might be an appropriate strategy for targeted regulation of functional microbes and promotion of degradation rates.
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- Yuxiang Zhao
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory for Water Pollution Control and Environmental Safety, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Environment Remediation and Ecological Health, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Corresponding author. Department of Environmental Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
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Cai R, Cui X, Zhang S, Xu C. Effects of Regular Water Replenishment on Enzyme Activities and Fungal Metabolic Function of Sheep Manure Composting on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:12143. [PMID: 36231444 PMCID: PMC9566448 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191912143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Revised: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The dry climate characteristics of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau will seriously affect microbial metabolism during composting. In this study, we aimed to investigate the effects of regular water supplementation on the fungal and enzymatic activities of sheep manure composting in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. The experiment set up the treatments of water replenishment once every 7 days(T2) and 3.5 days (T3) days, and no water supplementation was used as the control (T1). The results showed that regular water supplementation increased the activities of various enzymes during composting, and the activities of protease, cellulase, peroxidase and polyphenol oxidase in T3 were higher than those in T2. Regular water supplementation increased the relative abundance of Remersonia and Mycothermus, which were significantly positively correlated with the germination index, and degradation of organic components. Regular water supplementation could enrich fungi carbohydrate, protein, and nucleotide metabolisms, and T3 had a better effect. A redundancy analysis showed that environmental factors could significantly affect the fungal community; among them, moisture content (76.9%, p = 0.002) was the greatest contributor. In conclusion, regular water supplementation can improve the key enzyme activities and fungal metabolic function of sheep manure composting, and water replenishment once every 3.5 days had the best effect.
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He Y, Zhang Y, Huang X, Xu J, Zhang H, Dai X, Xie L. Deciphering the internal driving mechanism of microbial community for carbon conversion and nitrogen fixation during food waste composting with multifunctional microbial inoculation. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 360:127623. [PMID: 35850391 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.127623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Revised: 07/10/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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In this study, the effects of multifunctional microbial inoculation on food waste composting based on the synergistic property between organic matter degradation and nitrogen fixation were investigated. The results showed that inoculation simultaneously strengthened organic matter degradation by 9.9% and improved the nitrogen content by 20.6% compared with that of the control group. Additionally, spectral analysis demonstrated that inoculation was conducive to the enhanced humification, which was supported by the improvement in polyphenol oxidase activity. Microbial analysis showed that most of the introduced microorganisms (Bacillus, Streptomyces, Saccharomonospora) successfully colonized, and stimulated the growth of other indigenous microorganisms (Enterobacter, Paenibacillus). Meanwhile, the change in microbial community structure was accompanied by the enhanced tricarboxylic acid cycle and amino acid metabolism. Furthermore, network analysis and structural equation model revealed that the enhanced cooperation of microorganisms, in which more carbon sources could be provided by cellulose decomposition for nitrogen fixation.
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- Yingying He
- Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, PR China; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, PR China.
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Chen Y, Qin H, Lu Y, Liu H, Zhang J. A novel method to measure air-immobile regions of the composting pile by inverse calculation combined with gas tracer test. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2022; 150:131-140. [PMID: 35830767 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2022.06.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Revised: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Air-immobile regions in composting piles obstruct O2 mass transport and exacerbate the formation and emission of harmful off-gases. However, effective methods for measuring the parameters of these air-immobile regions are lacking. With quartz sand piles, this study first adjusted the circumstances of a gas tracer test (gas tracer, its injection volume, and chamber type) using the two-region model (TRM). The effects of β (proportional coefficient of gas in the air-mobile region) and ω (mass exchange coefficient) on the breakthrough curves (BTCs) of the gases were then explored. Finally, an inverse calculation method was used to measure the feature parameters of air-immobile regions in two composting piles (temperature-increasing and thermophilic phases) and estimate the O2 concentrations in different composting piles (50, 100, 200 cm whole height; layers of 50, 100, 200 cm height in a 200-cm high pile). The results showed that the optimal conditions were achieved when 100 mL helium (He) as the gas tracer and a cylinder with a height/diameter ratio of 3 as the chamber were used. With the simulating composting piles, increasing β or ω slowed breakthrough and decreased peak concentration in BTCs of a gas tracer. Tracer-inverse calculation protocol can be used to efficiently estimate the volume ratios of air-immobile regions (φ) and first-order mass transfer coefficient (α), with the values of 39%/46% and 0.001/0.006 min-1 in the composting piles during temperature-increasing /thermophilic phase. The TRM also predicted the O2 concentration in the off-gas or air-mobile/immobile regions of the temperature-increasing-phase composting piles.
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- Yixiao Chen
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control Theory and Technology, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control Theory and Technology, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control Theory and Technology, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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- Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China.
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control Theory and Technology, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China.
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Zhao Y, Lou Y, Qin W, Cai J, Zhang P, Hu B. Interval aeration improves degradation and humification by enhancing microbial interactions in the composting process. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 358:127296. [PMID: 35562028 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.127296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2022] [Revised: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Five full-scale food waste composts were conducted under different aeration frequencies (no aeration, aeration at different intervals, and continuous aeration) to reveal the optimal strategy and its microbial mechanisms. The highest degradation rate (77.2%) and humus content (29.3%) were observed in Treatment D with interval aeration (aeration 20 min, pause 10 min). Aeration influenced the degradation and humification rate by regulating microbial interactions. The microbial interactions peaked in Treatment D, with a 1.30-fold increase. In terms of the microbial community, Thermobifida was a key genus for improving positive cohesion, fulfilling three criteria (high abundance, high occurrence frequency, and significant differences between treatments). The aeration strategy employed in Treatment D not only increased relative abundance of Thermobifida (1.2 times higher) but also strengthened interaction between it and functional genera (34 nodes). Overall, interval aeration, featured by 20 min aeration and 10 min pause, could increase microbial interactions and improve composting efficiency.
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- Yuxiang Zhao
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory for Water Pollution Control and Environmental Safety, Hangzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Environment Remediation and Ecological Health, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
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Pottipati S, Kundu A, Kalamdhad AS. Performance evaluation of a novel two-stage biodegradation technique through management of toxic lignocellulosic terrestrial weeds. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2022; 144:191-202. [PMID: 35381446 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2022.03.026] [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: 12/15/2021] [Revised: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The present study investigates the biodegradation of two potentially toxic terrestrial weeds Parthenium hysterophorus and Lantana camara, implementing a novel two-stage biodegradation technique; Rotary drum composting followed by vermicomposting (RV). The RV approach was refined for a 7-day thermophilic degradation in an in-vessel rotary drum composter, followed by a 20-day mesophilic degradation utilizing Eisenia fetida and Eudrilus eugeniae vermi-monocultures. However, rotary drum composting (RDC) was performed for both the weeds (for 27 days), facilitating only initial thermophilic degradation to compare the efficacy of the RV technique. Lignocelluloses analysis revealed that cellulose degradation doubled during RV technique, indicating efficient biodegradation in reactors administered with E. fetida vermiculture compared to RDC (19.60 to 42.80% and 26.80 to 66.50% in P. hysterophorus and L. camara feedstocks). Further, these results also correlated with the X-Ray diffractograms of all trials showing the degradation of crystalline cellulose at 2θ: 20-50° for RV. Moreover, to ensure product safety, the analyzed total heavy metals content also unveiled the advantage of RV over RDC as validated by the accumulation of higher concentrations of zinc (45% and 33% in P. hysterophorus and L. camara feedstocks) and lead (55% and 45% in P. hysterophorus and L. camara feedstocks) in reactors with E. fetida. The material's seed germination index increased to 80% in the final product of all trials in the RV technique, indicating the diminishing of the phytotoxic nature. Subsequently, pot studies also indicated that the RV technique was coherent in managing noxious weeds.
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- Suryateja Pottipati
- Department of Civil Engineering, 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
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati 781039, Assam, India
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Fu T, Shangguan H, Wei J, Wu J, Tang J, Zeng RJ, Zhou S. In-situ electrolytic oxygen is a feasible replacement for conventional aeration during aerobic composting. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 426:127846. [PMID: 34838365 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.127846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2021] [Revised: 11/07/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Aerobic composting is an effective recycling method for the disposal and resource utilization of organic solid waste. However, the inappropriate aeration mode used during conventional aerobic composting (CAC) often results in low oxygen utilization efficiency and loss of temperature, which further leads to a long maturation period and large odorous gas (NH3) pollution. Herein, a novel electrolytic oxygen aerobic composting (EOAC) process was invented first using in-situ oxygen generation for aeration by the electrolysis of water in compost. Our results demonstrated that the germination index (GI) significantly increased during EOAC, and the maturation time of compost was shortened by nearly 50% during EOAC compared to CAC, indicating higher oxygen utilization efficiency during EOAC. Meanwhile, NH3 emissions, N2O emissions, and nitrogen loss during the EOAC process decreased by 61%, 46%, and 21%, respectively, compared to CAC. The total relative abundance of thermophilic and electroactive bacteria during EOAC increased remarkably. EOAC inhibited ammoniation, nitrification, and denitrification, and weakened N-associated functional genes. A techno-economic analysis indicated that EOAC had greater technical superiority and cost advantages compared to CAC. This study represents proof-of-principle for EOAC and suggests that in-situ electrolytic oxygen is a feasible replacement for conventional aeration during aerobic composting.
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- Tao Fu
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Soil Environmental Health and Regulation, College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Soil Environmental Health and Regulation, College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Soil Environmental Health and Regulation, College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Soil Environmental Health and Regulation, College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Soil Environmental Health and Regulation, College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China.
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Soil Environmental Health and Regulation, College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Soil Environmental Health and Regulation, College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China.
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Wang N, Huang D, Shao M, Sun R, Xu Q. Use of activated carbon to reduce ammonia emissions and accelerate humification in composting digestate from food waste. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 347:126701. [PMID: 35032560 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.126701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2021] [Revised: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Management of digestate from food waste (DFW) is becoming the bottleneck of the food waste anaerobic digestion. Composting is a feasible method to dispose the DFW and convert it to organic fertilizer; however, high ammonia (NH3) emissions and long composting time are key concerns in this process. In this study, the mechanism of activated carbon (AC) on the loss of NH3 and humification during DFW composting was investigated. The use of AC could promote humification, shorten 50% of the DFW composting period, and decrease the NH3 emissions by 34%. Results of the microbial analysis indicated that the AC could promote the growth of key microbes (i.e., Wallemia genus for fungi; and Fastidiosipila genus for bacteria). The Cladosporium and Fastidiosipila genera developed in the fractions closely and loosely attached to the AC, respectively, leading to faster degradation of lignocellulose matter. In addition, AC could enrich the Ammoniibacillus genus, reducing nitrogen loss.
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- Ning Wang
- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory for Eco-efficient Recycled Materials, School of Environment and Energy, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, University Town, Xili, Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory for Eco-efficient Recycled Materials, School of Environment and Energy, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, University Town, Xili, Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518055, China; School of Ecology, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 518107, China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory for Eco-efficient Recycled Materials, School of Environment and Energy, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, University Town, Xili, Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory for Eco-efficient Recycled Materials, School of Environment and Energy, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, University Town, Xili, Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory for Eco-efficient Recycled Materials, School of Environment and Energy, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, University Town, Xili, Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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Pottipati S, Kundu A, Kalamdhad AS. Process optimization by combining in-vessel composting and vermicomposting of vegetable waste. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 346:126357. [PMID: 34798248 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2021.126357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2021] [Revised: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The process parameters of in-vessel rotary drum composting (RDC) with vermicomposting (VC) were investigated for the conversion of vegetable waste into vermicompost. After 7-day initial thermophilic exposure (maximal 51.5 °C in 24 h), the partially degraded RDC waste was divided into R1 (no vermiculture), R2, R3, and R4 (with Eudrilus eugeniae; Eisenia fetida; and Perionyx excavates monocultures, respectively). R3 derived vermicompost displayed maximum optimal process parameters and desirable compost qualities. Against the constant 2.2% nitrogen content of R1, an increase from 1.4 to 4.15% was seen in R3, with a 52.5% reduction in total organic carbon (TOC). A clear testimony to the enhanced nutritional content and fitness of the novel combination of RDC thermophilic biodegradation and E. fetida based vermicomposting. In an environmentally compatible mode, the faster organic deconstruction in 27 days could substantially alter organic waste treatment in the immediate future.
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- Suryateja Pottipati
- Department of Civil Engineering, 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
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati 781039, Assam, India
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Duan Y, Awasthi MK, Wu H, Yang J, Li Z, Ni X, Zhang J, Zhang Z, Li H. Biochar regulates bacterial-fungal diversity and associated enzymatic activity during sheep manure composting. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 346:126647. [PMID: 34974101 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2021.126647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Aimed to evaluate the coexistence of bacterial and fungal diversity and their correlation with enzymatic activity in response to biochar. This study performed aerobic composting based on typical agricultural wastes of sheep manure with additive apple tree branch biochar at distinct concentration (0, 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10 and 12.5% corresponding from T1 to T6). The result demonstrated that appropriate amendment of biochar enriched bacterial diversity (1646-1686 OTUs) but interestingly decreased fungal diversity (542-630 OTUs) compared to control (1444 and 682 OTUs). Biochar addition enhanced all enzymatic activities and its correlation with bacterial was more complex than fungal community (786 and 359 connect edges). The dominant microbes comprised of Firmicutes (45.2-35.2%), Proteobacteria (14.0-17.5%), Basidiomycota (32.4-49.5%) and Ascomycota (11.3-37.5%) among all the treatments. Overall, biochar regulates the composting microenvironment by influencing the microbial diversity and associated enzymatic activities.
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- Yumin Duan
- College of Natural Resources and Environment, 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 Province 712100, China; Swedish Centre for Resource Recovery, University of Borås, 50190 Borås, Sweden
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, 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 Province 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, 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 Province 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, 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 Province 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China; Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agro-Environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, China.
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Zhou SP, Ke X, Zhou HY, Zou SP, Xue YP, Zheng YG. Community scale in-situ rapid biological reduction and resource recovery of food waste. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 346:126603. [PMID: 34953987 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2021.126603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2021] [Revised: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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In this study, a community-scale in-situ rapid biological reduction (IRBR) system was applied to achieve the rapid disposal and resource recovery of food waste (FW). A total of 5263 kg FW was processed in the 35 days of stably operation, during which 84.37% total mass reduction and 43.30% volatile solid removal were achieved, and the odor had been effectively controlled. Microbial sequencing results showed that aerobic and facultative thermophilic bacteria were major bacterial community, and vigorous metabolism of both carbohydrate and amino acid were maintained during the IRBR process. The final products have the potential to be recycled as organic fertilizers or bio-solid fuel to realize resource recovery. The results of economic analysis showed that the IRBR system had lower FW disposal costs due to the high automation. These results suggested that the IRBR system was an environmentally friendly, economical and practical method for the FW rapid treatment.
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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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- 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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Wei Y, Wang N, Lin Y, Zhan Y, Ding X, Liu Y, Zhang A, Ding G, Xu T, Li J. Recycling of nutrients from organic waste by advanced compost technology- A case study. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2021; 337:125411. [PMID: 34153865 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2021.125411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Revised: 06/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/10/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Composting is widely used as an easily operated and economical method to manage organic wastes. However, the long residence time of composting impedes the recycling nutrients from large amounts of organic wastes produced every day. In this study, the intelligent biodrying + continuous dynamic trough (IB + CDT) was created and used in China's first urban and rural organic waste treatment and utilization demonstration center in Suzhou city. Results showed that IB + CDT composting had higher temperature, more reduction of moisture than windrow composting, enhancing 40% of composting efficiency. Primary fermentation of the IB + CDT composting in the indoor conditions could achieve the harmless treatment (GI > 80%) of compost within 12 days. The IB + CDT composting product enhanced 17% soil organic matter and 11% available nitrogen. The IB + CDT composting mode could earn 57.6 USD/ton by recycling organic waste and producing organic fertilizer, leading to a sustainable and profitable mode.
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- Yuquan Wei
- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215128, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215128, China
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- Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215128, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215128, China
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- Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215128, China
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- Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215128, China
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- Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215128, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215128, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215128, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215128, China.
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