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Yu H, Xiao H, Deng H, Frew A, Hossain MA, Tan W, Xi B. Upgrade from aerated static pile to agitated bed systems promotes lignocellulose degradation in large-scale composting through enhanced microbial functional diversity. J Environ Sci (China) 2024; 144:55-66. [PMID: 38802238 DOI: 10.1016/j.jes.2023.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2023] [Revised: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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Composting presents a viable management solution for lignocellulose-rich municipal solid waste. However, our understanding about the microbial metabolic mechanisms involved in the biodegradation of lignocellulose, particularly in industrial-scale composting plants, remains limited. This study employed metaproteomics to compare the impact of upgrading from aerated static pile (ASP) to agitated bed (AB) systems on physicochemical parameters, lignocellulose biodegradation, and microbial metabolic pathways during large-scale biowaste composting process, marking the first investigation of its kind. The degradation rates of lignocellulose including cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin were significantly higher in AB (8.21%-32.54%, 10.21%-39.41%, and 6.21%-26.78%) than those (5.72%-23.15%, 7.01%-33.26%, and 4.79%-19.76%) in ASP at three thermal stages, respectively. The AB system in comparison to ASP increased the carbohydrate-active enzymes (CAZymes) abundance and production of the three essential enzymes required for lignocellulose decomposition involving a mixture of bacteria and fungi (i.e., Actinobacteria, Bacilli, Sordariomycetes and Eurotiomycetes). Conversely, ASP primarily produced exoglucanase and β-glucosidase via fungi (i.e., Ascomycota). Moreover, AB effectively mitigated microbial stress caused by acetic acid accumulation by regulating the key enzymes involved in acetate conversion, including acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase and acetate kinase. Overall, the AB upgraded from ASP facilitated the lignocellulose degradation and fostered more diverse functional microbial communities in large-scale composting. Our findings offer a valuable scientific basis to guide the engineering feasibility and environmental sustainability for large-scale industrial composting plants for treating lignocellulose-rich waste. These findings have important implications for establishing green sustainable development models (e.g., a circular economy based on material recovery) and for achieving sustainable development goals.
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- Hanxia Yu
- School of Geographical Sciences, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350007, China; Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, Western Sydney University, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia; State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
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- School of Geographical Sciences, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350007, China; Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, Western Sydney University, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia
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- School of Geographical Sciences, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350007, China
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- Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, Western Sydney University, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia
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- Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, Western Sydney University, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia
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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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Li J, Huang W, Li Q. New insights into pathogenic performances during peroxydisulfate composting: sources, pathways, and influencing factors. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:58093-58108. [PMID: 39306820 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-35040-9] [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: 05/24/2024] [Accepted: 09/16/2024] [Indexed: 10/11/2024]
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Livestock manure treatment technology and composting and its products have been widely used in agricultural soil. However, little was known about the variations in the fate of pathogens and the factors affecting their pathogenic ability during this process, which posed threats to ecological safety and public health globally. This study used a metagenomic approach to profile the behaviors of pathogens during peroxydisulfate composting. Results showed that Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli, Burkholderia pseudomallei, and Mycobacterium tuberculosis were the main secretors of virulence factors (VFs) in composting system; their abundance and the virulence factor-related genes they carried were better downregulated under the role of peroxydisulfate. In addition, peroxydisulfate composting ensured the lower moisture, weakening the swimming mobility behavior of pathogens through suppressing the abundance of genes associated with flagellar formation, and impaired the communication between pathogens by regulating quorum sensing (QS)- and quorum quenching (QQ)-related genes. Moreover, reduced abundance of resistomes restricted pathogens disseminating infection. In summary, this study provided useful strategies in managing pathogen pathogenic ability during composting based on pathogenic source (pathogens), pathway (VFs), influencing factors (QS/QQ, physicochemical habitats), and resistomes.
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- Jixuan Li
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China.
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Lin J, Wang D, Kong L, Mai L, Peng S, Li Q, Wu Y, Yuan J, Li G, Meng Z. Oriented regulation of earthworm production and vermicompost quality by carbon bioavailability management. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 954:176238. [PMID: 39277006 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.176238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2024] [Revised: 08/14/2024] [Accepted: 09/11/2024] [Indexed: 09/17/2024]
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Vermicomposting is an efficient bioconversion technology for recycling nutrients from organic waste materials. The biodegradability of raw materials has a significant impact on the earthworm transformation product. However, the management of carbon bioavailability is often overlooked during the vermicomposting process due to the varying degradability of C-rich source in different organic waste. This research aims to investigate the impact of different bioavailable carbon compositions on vermicomposting and to develop a strategy for efficient carbon management. The study involved systematic vermicomposting using four different biodegradable carbon sources (pineapple peels, rice straw, tomato straw, and sawdust) with varying carbon‑nitrogen ratios (ranging from 24 to 42). The earthworm production and vermicompost quality were comprehensively evaluated, along with the influence of carbon components on microbial community structure. The results indicated that the optimal vermicomposting treatments were achieved at PCM24, RCM30, TCM30, and MCM30 treatments. Maintaining an approximate ratio of 1:(0.5-1.3) between available and recalcitrant carbon components based on the optimal carbon‑nitrogen ratio was found to be optimal for regulating vermicomposting products. Increasing the proportion of available carbon enhanced the quality of vermicompost fertilizer, while a higher proportion of recalcitrant carbon could improve earthworm biomass production efficiency. Labile carbon proportion I (LCP1) and available carbon component (ACC) were identified as key indicators in influencing the formation of microbial community structure. Different carbon compositions led to the specific development and formation of microbial communities, further resulting in significant variations in vermicompost quality under the mediation of microbes. This study, for the first time, clarifies the impact of vermicomposting performance and microbial community from the perspective of carbon bioavailability, which is of great significance for the oriented regulation the vermicomposting efficiency and product in practice.
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- Jiacong Lin
- Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Green Agriculture in Tropical Region of China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Hainan Key Laboratory of Tropical Eco-circular Agriculture; Environment and Plant Protection Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou 571101, China; Hainan Danzhou Tropical Agro-ecosystem National Observation and Research station, National Agricultural Experimental Station for Agricultural Environment, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Danzhou 571737, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Green Agriculture in Tropical Region of China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Hainan Key Laboratory of Tropical Eco-circular Agriculture; Environment and Plant Protection Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou 571101, China
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- College of Resource and Environmental Science, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Green Agriculture in Tropical Region of China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Hainan Key Laboratory of Tropical Eco-circular Agriculture; Environment and Plant Protection Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou 571101, China
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- Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Green Agriculture in Tropical Region of China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Hainan Key Laboratory of Tropical Eco-circular Agriculture; Environment and Plant Protection Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou 571101, China
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- Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Green Agriculture in Tropical Region of China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Hainan Key Laboratory of Tropical Eco-circular Agriculture; Environment and Plant Protection Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou 571101, China; Hainan Danzhou Tropical Agro-ecosystem National Observation and Research station, National Agricultural Experimental Station for Agricultural Environment, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Danzhou 571737, China.
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- College of Resource and Environmental Science, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Resource and Environmental Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Resource and Environmental Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Hainan Soil and Fertilizer Station, Haikou 571199, China
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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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Xie C, Wang X, Zhang B, Liu J, Zhang P, Shen G, Yin X, Kong D, Yang J, Yao H, You X, Li Y. Co-composting of tail vegetable with flue-cured tobacco leaves: analysis of nitrogen transformation and estimation as a seed germination agent for halophyte. Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1433092. [PMID: 39296297 PMCID: PMC11408338 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1433092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2024] [Accepted: 08/21/2024] [Indexed: 09/21/2024] Open
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Resource utilization of tail vegetables has raised increasing concerns in the modern agriculture. However, the effect and related mechanisms of flue-cured tobacco leaves on the product quality, phytotoxicity and bacterially-mediated nitrogen (N) transformation process of tail vegetable composting were poorly understood. Amendments of high-dosed (5% and 10% w/w) tobacco leaves into the compost accelerated the heating process, prolonged the time of thermophilic stage, increased the peak temperature, thereby improving maturity and shortening composting duration. The tobacco leaf amendments at the 10% (w/w) increased the N conservation (TN and NH4-N content) of compost, due to the supply of N-containing nutrient and promotion of organic matter degradation by tobacco leaves. Besides, tobacco leaf amendments promoted the seed germination and root development of wild soybean, exhibiting the feasibility of composting product for promoting the growth of salt-tolerant plants, but no dose-dependent effect was found for tobacco leaf amendments. Addition of high dosed (5% and 10% w/w) tobacco leaves shifted the bacterial community towards lignocellulosic and N-fixing bacteria, contributing to increasing the compost maturity and N retention. PICRUSt 2 functional prediction revealed that N-related bacterial metabolism (i.e., hydroxylamine oxidation and denitrifying process) was enhanced in the tobacco leaf treatments, which contributed to N retention and elevated nutrient quality of composting. To the best knowledge, this was the first study to explore the effect of tobacco waste additives on the nutrient transformation and halophyte growth promotion of organic waste composting. These findings will deepen the understanding of microbially-mediated N transformation and composting processes involving flue-cured tobacco leaves.
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- Chenghao Xie
- Marine Agriculture Research Center, Tobacco Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao, China
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- Marine Agriculture Research Center, Tobacco Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao, China
- National Center of Technology Innovation for Comprehensive Utilization of Saline-Alkali Land, Dongying, China
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- Marine Agriculture Research Center, Tobacco Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao, China
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- Plant Functional Component Research Center, Tobacco Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao, China
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- Tobacco Baoshan Industrial Co., Ltd., Baoshan, China
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- Tobacco Baoshan Industrial Co., Ltd., Baoshan, China
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- Tobacco Shandong Industrial Co., Ltd., Jinan, China
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- Tobacco Shandong Industrial Co., Ltd., Jinan, China
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- Marine Agriculture Research Center, Tobacco Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao, China
- National Center of Technology Innovation for Comprehensive Utilization of Saline-Alkali Land, Dongying, China
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- Marine Agriculture Research Center, Tobacco Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao, China
- National Center of Technology Innovation for Comprehensive Utilization of Saline-Alkali Land, Dongying, China
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- Marine Agriculture Research Center, Tobacco Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao, China
- National Center of Technology Innovation for Comprehensive Utilization of Saline-Alkali Land, Dongying, China
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Du S, Zhang M, Zhang S, Wen X, Wang Y, Wu D. Evaluation of the quality of products from multiple industrial-scale composting treatment facilities for kitchen waste and exploration of influencing factors. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 262:119899. [PMID: 39222732 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.119899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2024] [Revised: 08/29/2024] [Accepted: 08/30/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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The aerobic composting process is extensively utilized to manage kitchen waste. Nonetheless, the variability in the quality of compost derived from engineering practices which significantly hinders its broader industrial application. This work investigated the final products of kitchen waste compost at multiple industrial-scale treatment facilities utilizing three distinct aerobic composting processes in a bid to explore key factors affecting compost quality. The quality evaluation was based on technical parameters like seed germination index (GI), and limiting factors such as heavy metal content. The results showed that most of the compost products failed to meet the established standards, with GI being the primary limiting indicator. Furthermore, maturity assessments suggested that compost with low GI exhibited reduced humification could not be recommended for agricultural use. The investigation delved into the primary determinants of GI, focusing on risk factors such as the oil and salt of kitchen waste, and the microbial community of the humification driving forces. The results indicated that products with low GI had higher oil and salt content and a relatively simple microbial community. A thorough analysis suggested that excessive levels oil and salt were potential influencing factors on GI, as they stimulated the activity of acid-producing bacteria like Lactobacillus, suppressed the activity of humification-promoting bacteria such as Actinomarinales, and influenced the decomposition and humification processes of organic matter and total nitrogen, thereby affecting product quality. The findings provide valuable insights for improving kitchen waste compost products for agricultural applications.
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- Shuwen Du
- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Hangzhou Changhong Environmental Protection Technology Co, Ltd., Hangzhou, 310030, China
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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Cui W, Liu J, Bai Q, Wu L, Qi Z, Zhou W. Rapid Reduction of Phytotoxicity in Green Waste for Use as Peat Substitute: Optimization of Ammonium Incubation Process. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:2360. [PMID: 39273844 PMCID: PMC11397023 DOI: 10.3390/plants13172360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2024] [Revised: 08/08/2024] [Accepted: 08/22/2024] [Indexed: 09/15/2024]
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The rapid growth of the horticultural industry has increased demand for soilless cultivation substrates. Peat, valued for its physical and chemical properties, is widely used in soilless cultivation. However, peat is non-renewable, and over-extraction poses serious ecological risks. Therefore, sustainable alternatives are urgently needed. Ammonium incubation, a novel method to reduce phytotoxicity, offers the potential for green waste, a significant organic solid waste resource, to substitute peat. This study optimized the ammonium incubation process to reduce green waste phytotoxicity. It systematically examined different nitrogen salts (type and amount) and environmental conditions (temperature, aeration, duration) affecting detoxification efficiency. Results show a significant reduction in phytotoxicity with ammonium bicarbonate, carbonate, and sulfate, especially carbonate, at 1.5%. Optimal conditions were 30 °C for 5 days with regular aeration. Under these conditions, ammonium salt-treated green waste significantly reduced total phenolic content and stabilized germination index (GI) at a non-phytotoxic level (127%). Using treated green waste as a partial peat substitute in lettuce cultivation showed promising results. This low-cost, low-energy method effectively converts green waste into sustainable peat alternatives, promoting eco-friendly horticulture and environmental conservation.
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- Wenzhong Cui
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610100, China
- Chengdu National Agricultural Science and Technology Center, Institute of Urban Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu 610213, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610100, China
- Chengdu National Agricultural Science and Technology Center, Institute of Urban Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu 610213, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610100, China
- Chengdu National Agricultural Science and Technology Center, Institute of Urban Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu 610213, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610100, China
- Chengdu National Agricultural Science and Technology Center, Institute of Urban Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu 610213, China
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- Chengdu National Agricultural Science and Technology Center, Institute of Urban Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu 610213, China
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- Chengdu National Agricultural Science and Technology Center, Institute of Urban Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu 610213, China
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Du S, Ding S, Wen X, Yu M, Zou X, Wu D. Investigating inhibiting factors affecting seed germination index in kitchen waste compost products: Soluble carbon, nitrogen, and salt insights. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2024; 406:130995. [PMID: 38885720 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2024.130995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2024] [Revised: 06/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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The seed germination index (GI) serves as the principal determinant that impedes the integration of aerobic composting products into agricultural lands. The current research work predominantly focuses on exploring the correlation between physical and chemical indicators of the compost products and GI, neglecting the fundamental cause. This study systematically analyzed the composition of GI aqueous extracts from compost products derived from kitchen waste under various composting methodologies, with nitrogen, carbon, and inorganic salt as critical factors. The analytical work concluded that acetic acid, formic acid, and ammonium were the inhibitory factors influencing GI. Validation experiments introduced inhibitory factors, yielding a functional relationship formula depicting GI variations due to a single influential factor. This study conclusively identified acetic acid as the primary constraint, establishing that its inhibitory concentration corresponded to 70 % GI stands at 85 mg/L. This study will provide guidelines for the future research on enhancing aerobic composting techniques.
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- Shuwen Du
- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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Zhu L, Huang C, Li L, Wang S, Wu X, Shan G, Tian Y. Innovative insights into organic nitrogen degradation through protein family domains analysis in chicken and pig manure composting using metagenomic sequencing. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2024; 406:131048. [PMID: 38945501 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2024.131048] [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: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 06/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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The nitrogen loss in composting is primarily driven by the transformation of organic nitrogen, yet the mechanisms underlying the degradation process remain incompletely understood. This study employed protein family domains (Pfams) analysis based on metagenomic sequencing to investigate the functional characteristics, key microorganisms, and environmental parameters influencing organic nitrogen degradation in chicken manure and pig manure composting. 154 Pfams associated with ammonification function were identified. Predominant Pfams: proteolytic peptidase, followed by chitin/cell wall degraders, least involved in nucleic acid degradation. Ammonifying microbial diversity was basically consistent among compost types, particularly in the thermophilic stage with the peak of abundance of dominant ammonifying microorganisms. Viruses played an important role in ammonification process, especially Uroviricota. 26 key ammonifying genera were identified by the microbial network. pH dominated the metabolic activity of ammonifying microorganisms in various manure compost types, primarily consisting of protein-degrading bacteria with stable community structures.
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- Lin Zhu
- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China; State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Ecological Effect and Risk Assessment of Chemicals, 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; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Ecological Effect and Risk Assessment of Chemicals, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Ecological Effect and Risk Assessment of Chemicals, 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; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Ecological Effect and Risk Assessment of Chemicals, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China.
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Liu J, Hu Y, Gu S, Li X, Ji Z, Qin H, Zhang L, Zhang J, Huang H, Yan B, Luo L. Insight into mitigation mechanisms of N 2O emission by biochar during agricultural waste composting. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2024; 406:130970. [PMID: 38876285 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2024.130970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2024] [Revised: 05/27/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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The effects and mitigation mechanisms of biochar added at different composting stages on N2O emission were investigated. Four treatments were set as follows: CK: control, BB10%: +10 % biochar at beginning of composting, BB5%&T5%: +5% biochar at beginning and + 5 % biochar after thermophilic stage of composting, BT10%: +10 % after thermophilic stage of composting. Results showed that treatment BB10%, BB5%&T5%, and BT10% reduced total N2O emissions by 55 %, 37 %, and 36 %, respectively. N2O emission was closely related to most physicochemical properties, while it was only related to amoA gene and hydroxylamine oxidoreductase. Different addition strategies of biochar changed the contributions of physicochemical properties, functional genes and enzymes to N2O emission. Organic matter and C/N contributed 23.7 % and 27.6 % of variations in functional gene abundances (P < 0.05), respectively. pH and C/N (P < 0.05) contributed 37.3 % and 17.3 % of variations in functional enzyme activities. These findings provided valuable insights into mitigating N2O emissions during composting.
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- Jun Liu
- College of Environment & Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, PR China
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- College of Environment & Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, PR China
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- College of Environment & Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, PR China
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- College of Environment & Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, PR China
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- College of Environment & Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, PR China
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- College of Environment & Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, PR China
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- College of Environment & Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, PR China.
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- College of Environment & Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, PR China
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- College of Environment & Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, PR China
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- College of Environment & Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, PR China
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- College of Environment & Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, PR China
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Liu J, Cui W, Qi Z, Wu L, Zhou W. Plant-Derived Waste as a Component of Growing Media: Manifestations, Assessments, and Sources of Their Phytotoxicity. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:2000. [PMID: 39065526 PMCID: PMC11280857 DOI: 10.3390/plants13142000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2024] [Revised: 07/15/2024] [Accepted: 07/16/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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Every year, approximately 2 billion tons of plant-derived waste (such as straw and crop residues) are generated globally, most of which are either incinerated, dumped, or landfilled without proper planning, leading to severe environmental pollution and resource wastage. Plant-derived waste exhibits potential advantages as a growing media component in various aspects. However, numerous studies have also indicated that plant-derived waste generally possesses strong phytotoxicity, which must be removed or reduced before being utilized as a growing media component. Therefore, accurately assessing their phytotoxicity and appropriately modifying it to ensure their support for plant growth when used as a growing media component is crucial. This paper reviews the manifestation and assessment methods of phytotoxicity in plant-derived waste; systematically summarizes the phytotoxicity sources of three common types of plant-derived waste (garden waste, crop straw, and spent mushroom substrate), as well as the toxic mechanisms of two representative phytotoxic substances (phenolic compounds and organic acids); and proposes some insights into further research directions. By consolidating insights from these studies, this review aims to deepen our understanding of phytotoxicity and its implications, and offer valuable references and guidance for future research endeavors and practical applications.
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- Juncheng Liu
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China;
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- Institute of Urban Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100875, China; (W.C.); (Z.Q.); (L.W.)
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- Institute of Urban Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100875, China; (W.C.); (Z.Q.); (L.W.)
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- Institute of Urban Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100875, China; (W.C.); (Z.Q.); (L.W.)
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- Institute of Urban Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100875, China; (W.C.); (Z.Q.); (L.W.)
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Xiao R, Li L, Zhang Y, Fang L, Li R, Song D, Liang T, Su X. Reducing carbon and nitrogen loss by shortening the composting duration based on seed germination index (SCD@GI): Feasibilities and challenges. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 933:172883. [PMID: 38697528 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 04/27/2024] [Accepted: 04/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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Addressing carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) losses through composting has emerged as a critical environmental challenge recently, and how to mitigate these losses has been a hot topic across the world. As the emissions of carbonaceous and nitrogenous gases were closely correlated with the composting process, the feasibility of composting duration shortening on C and N loss needs to be explored. Therefore, the goal of this paper is to find evidence-based approaches to reduce composting duration, utilizing the seed germination index as a metric (SCD@GI), for assessing its efficiency on C and N loss reductions as well as compost quality. Our findings reveal that the terminal seed germination index (GI) frequently surpassed the necessary benchmarks, with a significant portion of trials achieving the necessary GI within 60 % of the standard duration. Notably, an SCD@GI of 80 % resulted in a reduction of CO2 and NH3 by 21.4 % and 21.9 %, respectively, surpassing the effectiveness of the majority of current mitigation strategies. Furthermore, compost quality, maturity specifically, remained substantially unaffected at a GI of 80 %, with the composting process maintaining adequate thermophilic conditions to ensure hygienic quality and maturity. This study also highlighted the need for further studies, including the establishment of uniform GI testing standards and comprehensive life cycle analyses for integrated composting and land application practices. The insights gained from this study would offer new avenues for enhancing C and N retention during composting, contributing to the advancement of high-quality compost production within the framework of sustainable agriculture.
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- Ran Xiao
- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Agriculture Green Development in Yangtze River Basin, College of Resources and Environment, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Green Agriculture in Southwestern China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Agriculture Green Development in Yangtze River Basin, College of Resources and Environment, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Agriculture Green Development in Yangtze River Basin, College of Resources and Environment, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Agriculture Green Development in Yangtze River Basin, College of Resources and Environment, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Green Agriculture in Southwestern China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Chongqing 400715, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China; Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Green Agriculture in Northwestern China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
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- Chongqing Academy of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Chongqing 401147, China
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- Chongqing Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chongqing 401329, China
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Agriculture Green Development in Yangtze River Basin, College of Resources and Environment, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Green Agriculture in Southwestern China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Chongqing 400715, China.
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Shen X, He J, Zhang N, Li Y, Lei X, Sun C, Muhammad A, Shao Y. Assessing the quality and eco-beneficial microbes in the use of silkworm excrement compost. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2024; 183:163-173. [PMID: 38759274 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2024.05.015] [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: 01/26/2024] [Revised: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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Sericulture has become widespread globally, and the utilization of artificial diets produces a substantial quantity of silkworm excrement. Although silkworm excrement can be composted for environmentally friendly disposal, the potential utility of the resulting compost remains underexplored. The aim of this study was to assess the quality of this unique compost and screen for eco-beneficial microbes, providing a new perspective on microbial research in waste management, especially in sustainable agriculture. The low-concentration compost application exhibited a greater plant growth-promoting effect, which was attributed to an appropriate nutritional value (N, P, K, and dissolved organic matter) and the presence of plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) within the compost. Encouraged by the "One Health" concept, the eco-benefits of potent PGPB, namely, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Bacillus licheniformis, in sericulture were further evaluated. For plants, K. pneumoniae and B. licheniformis increased plant weight by 152.44 % and 130.91 %, respectively. We also found that even a simple synthetic community composed of the two bacteria performed better than any single bacterium. For animals, K. pneumoniae significantly increased the silkworm (Qiufeng × Baiyu strain) cocoon shell weight by 111.94 %, which could increase sericulture profitability. We also elucidated the mechanism by which K. pneumoniae assisted silkworms in degrading tannic acid, a common plant-derived antifeedant, thereby increasing silkworm feed efficiency. Overall, these findings provide the first data revealing multiple beneficial interactions among silkworm excrement-derived microbes, plants, and animals, highlighting the importance of focusing on microbes in sustainable agriculture.
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- Xiaoqiang Shen
- Max Planck Partner Group, Institute of Sericulture and Apiculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Max Planck Partner Group, Institute of Sericulture and Apiculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Max Planck Partner Group, Institute of Sericulture and Apiculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Max Planck Partner Group, Institute of Sericulture and Apiculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Max Planck Partner Group, Institute of Sericulture and Apiculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Analysis Center of Agrobiology and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Max Planck Partner Group, Institute of Sericulture and Apiculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Max Planck Partner Group, Institute of Sericulture and Apiculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Bee Resource Utilization and Innovation of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China; Key Laboratory for Molecular Animal Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Hangzhou, 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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Fang C, Qu H, Yang S, He G, Su Y, He X, Huang G. Micro-positive pressure significantly decreases greenhouse gas emissions by regulating archaeal community during industrial-scale dairy manure composting. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 360:121163. [PMID: 38749130 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121163] [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: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
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In this study, the effects of micro-positive pressure formed by covering with a semipermeable membrane in the heating phase of dairy manure composting on greenhouse gas emissions and the mechanism of reducing methane emissions by the archaeal community were investigated. A large-scale experiment was conducted with semipermeable membrane-covered composting (SMC), forced aeration composting (FAC), and traditional static composting (TSC) groups. The results showed that the oxygen concentration and methanogen abundance were key factors in regulating methane emissions. In the heating phase of SMC, the micro-positive pressure could enhance the O2 utilization rate and heating rate, resulting in Methanobrevibacter and Methanobacterium greatly decreasing, and the abundance of mcrA decreased by 90.03%, while that of pmoA did not increase. Compared with FAC and TSC, the cumulative methane emissions in SMC decreased by 51.75% and 96.04%, respectively. Therefore, the micro-positive pressure could effectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions by inhibiting the growth of methanogens.
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- Chen Fang
- College of Agriculture, Guizhou University, Guizhou Province, Guiyang, 550025, China; 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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- College of Agriculture, Guizhou University, Guizhou Province, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- College of Agriculture, Guizhou University, Guizhou Province, Guiyang, 550025, 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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- Engineering Laboratory for AgroBiomass Recycling & Valorizing, College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100083, China.
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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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Zhou Z, Shi X, Bhople P, Jiang J, Chater CCC, Yang S, Perez-Moreno J, Yu F, Liu D. Enhancing C and N turnover, functional bacteria abundance, and the efficiency of biowaste conversion using Streptomyces-Bacillus inoculation. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 358:120895. [PMID: 38626487 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120895] [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: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/18/2024]
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Microbial inoculation plays a significant role in promoting the efficiency of biowaste conversion. This study investigates the function of Streptomyces-Bacillus Inoculants (SBI) on carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) conversion, and microbial dynamics, during cow manure (10% and 20% addition) and corn straw co-composting. Compared to inoculant-free controls, inoculant application accelerated the compost's thermophilic stage (8 vs 15 days), and significantly increased compost total N contents (+47%) and N-reductase activities (nitrate reductase: +60%; nitrite reductase: +219%). Both bacterial and fungal community succession were significantly affected by DOC, urease, and NH4+-N, while the fungal community was also significantly affected by cellulase. The contribution rate of Cupriavidus to the physicochemical factors of compost was as high as 83.40%, but by contrast there were no significantly different contributions (∼60%) among the top 20 fungal genera. Application of SBI induced significant correlations between bacteria, compost C/N ratio, and catalase enzymes, indicative of compost maturation. We recommend SBI as a promising bio-composting additive to accelerate C and N turnover and high-quality biowaste maturation. SBI boosts organic cycling by transforming biowastes into bio-fertilizers efficiently. This highlights the potential for SBI application to improve plant growth and soil quality in multiple contexts.
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- Ziyan Zhou
- The Germplasm Bank of Wild Species & Yunnan Key Laboratory for Fungal Diversity and Green Development, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, 650201, Yunnan, China
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- The Germplasm Bank of Wild Species & Yunnan Key Laboratory for Fungal Diversity and Green Development, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, 650201, Yunnan, China
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- Crops, Environment, And Land Use Department, Environment Research Centre, Teagasc, Johnstown Castle, Wexford, Y35TC98, Ireland
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- School of Environment, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, China
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- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3AE, UK; Plants, Photosynthesis, and Soil, School of Biosciences, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, S10 2TN, UK
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- The Germplasm Bank of Wild Species & Yunnan Key Laboratory for Fungal Diversity and Green Development, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, 650201, Yunnan, China
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- Colegio de Postgraduados, Campus Montecillo, Edafologia, Texcoco, 56230, Mexico
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- The Germplasm Bank of Wild Species & Yunnan Key Laboratory for Fungal Diversity and Green Development, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, 650201, Yunnan, China.
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- The Germplasm Bank of Wild Species & Yunnan Key Laboratory for Fungal Diversity and Green Development, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, 650201, Yunnan, China.
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Su Y, Zhou L, Zhuo Q, Fang C, You J, Han L, Huang G. Microbial mechanisms involved in negative effects of amoxicillin and copper on humification during composting of dairy cattle manure. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2024; 399:130623. [PMID: 38518876 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2024.130623] [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: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/24/2024]
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Livestock manure often contains various pollutants. The aim of this study was to investigate how adding amoxicillin (AMX), Cu, and both AMX and Cu (ACu) affected humification during composting and the microbial mechanisms involved. The cellulose degradation rates were 16.96%, 10.86%, and 9.01% lower, the humic acid contents were 18.71%, 12.89%, and 16.78% lower, and the humification degrees were 24.72%, 24.16%, and 15.73% lower for the AMX, Cu, and ACu treatments, respectively, than the control. Adding AMX and Cu separately or together inhibited humic acid formation and decreased the degree of humification, but the degree of humification was decreased less by ACu than by AMX or Cu separately. The ACu treatment decreased the number of core bacteria involved in humic acid formation and decreased carbohydrate and amino acid metabolism during the maturing period, and thereby delayed humic acid formation and humification. The results support composting manure containing AMX and Cu.
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- Ya Su
- Engineering Laboratory for AgroBiomass Recycling & Valorizing, College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Modern Agricultural Engineering Key Laboratory at Universities of Education Department of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Xinjiang 843300, 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; College of Agriculture, Guizhou University, Guiyang, Guizhou Province 550025, 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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- Engineering Laboratory for AgroBiomass Recycling & Valorizing, College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China.
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Zhang Y, Deng F, Su X, Su H, Li D. Semi-permeable membrane-covered high-temperature aerobic composting: A review. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 356:120741. [PMID: 38522273 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120741] [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: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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Semi-permeable membrane-covered high-temperature aerobic composting (SMHC) is a suitable technology for the safe treatment and disposal of organic solid waste as well as for improving the quality of the final compost. This paper presents a comprehensive summary of the impact of semi-permeable membranes centered on expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (e-PTFE) on compost physicochemical properties, carbon and nitrogen transformations, greenhouse gas emission reduction, microbial community succession, antibiotic removal, and antibiotic resistance genes migration. It is worth noting that the semi-permeable membrane can form a micro-positive pressure environment under the membrane, promote the uniform distribution of air in the heap, reduce the proportion of anaerobic area in the heap, improve the decomposition rate of organic matter, accelerate the decomposition of compost and improve the quality of compost. In addition, this paper presents several recommendations for future research areas in the SMHC. This investigation aims to guide for implementation of semi-permeable membranes in high-temperature aerobic fermentation processes by systematically compiling the latest research progress on SMHC.
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- Yanzhao Zhang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Environmental and Applied Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, 610041, China; Chongqing Institute of Green and Intelligent Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chongqing, 400714, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Environmental and Applied Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Chongqing Institute of Green and Intelligent Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chongqing, 400714, China
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- Chongqing Institute of Green and Intelligent Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chongqing, 400714, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Environmental and Applied Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, 610041, China.
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Zhang X, Zhang D, Yan Y, Wang R, Chi Y, Zhang D, Zhou P, Chu S. Enhancing aerobic composting performance of high-salt oily food waste with Bacillus safensis YM1. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2024; 397:130475. [PMID: 38387845 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2024.130475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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To alleviate the inhibitory effects of salt and oil on food waste compost, the compost was inoculated with salt-tolerant and oil-degrading Bacillus safensis YM1. The YM1 inoculation could effectively improve compost maturation index. Compared with uninoculated group, the oil content and Cl- concentration in the 0.5% YM1-inoculated compost decreased significantly by 19.7% and 8.1%, respectively. The addition of the YM1 inoculant substantially altered the richness and composition of the microbial community during composting, as evidenced by the identification of 47 bacterial and 42 fungal biomarker taxa. The enrichment of some oil-degrading salt-tolerant microbes (Bacillus, Haloplasma, etc.) enhanced nutrient conversion, which is crucial for the improved maturity of the YM1 compost. This study demonstrated that YM1 could regulate both abiotic and biotic processes to improve high-salt and oily food waste composting, which may be an effective inoculant in the industrial-scale composting.
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- Xia Zhang
- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Key Laboratory of Urban Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Yangtze River Delta Eco-Environmental Change and Management Observation and Research Station, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Urban Forest Ecosystem Research Station, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Bor S. Luh Food Safety Research Center, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Key Laboratory of Urban Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Yangtze River Delta Eco-Environmental Change and Management Observation and Research Station, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Urban Forest Ecosystem Research Station, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Bor S. Luh Food Safety Research Center, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Key Laboratory of Urban Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Yangtze River Delta Eco-Environmental Change and Management Observation and Research Station, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Urban Forest Ecosystem Research Station, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Bor S. Luh Food Safety Research Center, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Key Laboratory of Urban Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Yangtze River Delta Eco-Environmental Change and Management Observation and Research Station, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Urban Forest Ecosystem Research Station, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Bor S. Luh Food Safety Research Center, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Key Laboratory of Urban Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Yangtze River Delta Eco-Environmental Change and Management Observation and Research Station, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Urban Forest Ecosystem Research Station, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Bor S. Luh Food Safety Research Center, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Key Laboratory of Urban Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Yangtze River Delta Eco-Environmental Change and Management Observation and Research Station, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Urban Forest Ecosystem Research Station, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Bor S. Luh Food Safety Research Center, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Key Laboratory of Urban Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Yangtze River Delta Eco-Environmental Change and Management Observation and Research Station, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Urban Forest Ecosystem Research Station, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Bor S. Luh Food Safety Research Center, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Key Laboratory of Urban Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Yangtze River Delta Eco-Environmental Change and Management Observation and Research Station, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Urban Forest Ecosystem Research Station, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Bor S. Luh Food Safety Research Center, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China.
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Li Q, Imran. Mitigation strategies for heavy metal toxicity and its negative effects on soil and plants. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2024; 26:1439-1452. [PMID: 38494751 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2024.2327611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Heavy metal pollution threatens food security by accumulating in crops and soils, posing a significant challenge to modern agriculture due to its high toxicity. Urgent action is needed to restore affected agricultural fields. An efficient way to remove toxins is by bioremediation, which uses microorganisms. With the purpose of restoring soil in agriculture, this research attempts to assemble a consortium of microorganisms isolated from techno-genic soil. A number of promising strains, including Pseudomonas putida, Pantoea sp., Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella oxytoca, and Agrobacterium tumefaciens were chosen based on their capacity to eliminate heavy metals from tests. Heavy metal removal (Cd, Hg, As, Pb, and Ni) and phytohormone production have been shown to be effective using consortiums (Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella oxytoca, and Agrobacterium tumefaciens in a 1:1:2). In instances with mixed heavy-metal contamination, aeruginosa demonstrated efficacy because of its notable ability to absorb substantial quantities of heavy metals. The capacity of the cooperation to improve phytoremediation was investigated, with an emphasis on soil cleanup in agricultural areas. When combined with Sorghum bicolor L., it was able to remove roughly 16% As, 14% Hg, 32% Ni, 26% Cd, and 33% Pb from the soil.
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- Quanheng Li
- Research Center for Earth System Science, Yunnan University, Kunming, China
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- College of Engineering, Agriculture Aviation Innovation Lab, South China Agriculture University, Guangzhou, China
- Ministry of Agriculture, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar, Pakistan
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Liu S, Zeng JL, Cheng ZW, He JL, Pang YL, Liao XD, Xing SC. Evaluation of compost quality and the environmental effects of semipermeable membrane composting with poultry manure using sawdust or mushroom residue as the bulking agent. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 353:120162. [PMID: 38310794 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
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Herein, the effects of different bulking agents (sawdust and mushroom residue), on compost quality and the environmental benefits of semipermeable film composting with poultry manure were investigated. The results show that composting with sawdust as the bulking agent resulted in greater efficiency and more cost benefits than composting with mushroom residue, and the cost of sawdust for treating an equal volume of manure was only 1/6 of that of mushroom residue. Additionally, lignin degradation and potential carbon emission reduction in the sawdust group were better than those in the mushroom residue group, and the lignin degradation efficiency of the bottom sample in the sawdust group was 48.57 %. Coupling between lignin degradation and potential carbon emission reduction was also closer in sawdust piles than in mushroom residue piles, and sawdust is more environmentally friendly. The abundance of key functional genes was higher at the bottom of each pile relative to the top and middle. Limnochordaceae, Lactobacillus and Enterococcus were the core microorganisms involved in coupling between lignin degradation and potential carbon emission reduction, and the coupled relationship was influenced by electric conductivity, ammonia nitrogen and total nitrogen in the compost piles. This study provides important data for supporting bulking agent selection in semipermeable film composting and for improving the composting process. The results have high value for compost production and process application.
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- Shuo Liu
- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, and Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China; National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Livestock Breeding, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China
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- Integrative Microbiology Research Centre, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, and Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China; National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Livestock Breeding, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China.
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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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Gao X, Zhang J, Liu G, Kong Y, Li Y, Li G, Luo Y, Wang G, Yuan J. Enhancing the transformation of carbon and nitrogen organics to humus in composting: Biotic and abiotic synergy mediated by mineral material. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2024; 393:130126. [PMID: 38036150 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.130126] [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: 08/26/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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To investigate the conversion of carbon and nitrogen organic matter to humus mediated by mineral material additives through biotic and abiotic pathways, three chicken manure composting experiments were conducted using calcium superphosphate (CS) and fly ash (FA). Results showed that CS and FA promoted carbon and nitrogen organic degradation and improved compost maturity. The ratio of humic acid-like to fulvic acid-like substances for FA (30) was significantly higher than for control (18) and CS (13). Excitation-emission-matrix spectra and parallel factor analysis identified a higher transformation of protein-like components into humic-like components in FA. Network analysis showed that CS improved compost maturity by promoting the rapid conversion of humus precursors to humus, while FA increased the richness and diversity of the microbial community, such as Chloroflexi, the unique phylum in FA. Overall, CS and FA facilitated the humification process through abiotic and biotic pathways, and FA had better humification performance.
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- Xia Gao
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Science, China Agriculture University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Science, China Agriculture University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Science, China Agriculture University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Science, China Agriculture University, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Science, China Agriculture University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing General Station of Animal Husbandry, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Science, China Agriculture University, Beijing 100193, China.
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Science, China Agriculture University, Beijing 100193, China
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Yu C, Li M, Huang H, Yan J, Zhang X, Luo T, Ye M, Meng F, Sun T, Hou J, Xi B. Electron transfer and microbial mechanism of synergistic degradation of lignocellulose by hydrochar and aerobic fermentation. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2024; 394:129980. [PMID: 38042433 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129980] [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: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023]
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In response to the problem of asynchronous fermentation between lignocellulose and perishable materials in compost, the combined technology of low-temperature hydrochar and compost has been studied. Hydrochar was prepared through low-temperature hydrothermal reactions and applied to aerobic fermentation. The response relationship between lignocellulose content, electron transfer capability, and microbes was explored. The results showed that a pore structure with oxygen-containing functional groups was formed in hydrochar, promoting electron transfer during composting. With the rapid increase in composting temperature, the lignocellulose content decreased by 64.36 mg/g. Oceanobacillus, Cerasibacillus, Marinimicrobium, and Gracilibacillus promoted the degradation of lignocellulose and the carbon/nitrogen cycle during aerobic fermentation, and there was a significant response relationship between electron transfer capability and functional microbes. The combined application of hydrochar and aerobic fermentation accelerated the degradation of lignocellulose. This study provides technical support for the treatment of heterogeneous organic waste.
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- Chengze Yu
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China; College of Management and Economics, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, 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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- Institute of Molecular Medicine, College of Future Technology, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- School of Renewable Energy, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China
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- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Strathclyde, UK
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- Biogas Institute of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Chengdu 10041, 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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- Fujian Provincial Animal Husbandry Station, Fujian 350003, 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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Huang W, Shi H, Weng Q, Ding S, Lou L. Disparities and mechanisms of carbon and nitrogen conversion during food waste composting with different bulking agents. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 351:119629. [PMID: 38043303 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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The low C/N ratio, high moisture content, and low porosity of food waste require the addition of bulking agents for adjustment during the composting process. However, the effect and mechanism of different bulking agents on the reduction of carbon and nitrogen losses are unclear. Therefore, this study conducted experiments to evaluate and clarify the differences in carbon and nitrogen transformation between sawdust, rice husk and wheat bran in food waste composting. The results showed that the addition of bulking agents promoted the conversion of carbon and nitrogen into total organic carbon (TOC) and total organic nitrogen (TON) rather than CO2 and NH3. The carbon and nitrogen losses were reduced by 16.00-25.71% and 11.56-29.54%, respectively. Notably, the Sawdust group exhibited the highest carbon retention, whereas the Wheat_bran group demonstrated superior nitrogen retention. The succession of bacterial communities showed that sawdust enhanced the cellulolysis and xylanolysis functions while wheat bran promoted nitrogen fixation. Correlation analysis was further employed to speculate on potential interactions among carbon and nitrogen components. The incorporation of sawdust and rice husk improved humification partly due to the addition of lignocellulose and the accumulation of total dissolved nitrogen (DTN) in the substrate, respectively. In the process of ammonia assimilation, the addition of wheat bran promoted the accumulation of dissolved organic carbon (DOC), contributing to the synthesis of TON to a degree. These findings offer cost-effective strategies for conserving carbon and nitrogen from loss in food waste composting by selecting suitable bulking agents, ultimately producing high-quality fertilizer.
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- Wuji Huang
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310029, PR China; Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Environmental Safety of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310020, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310029, PR China; Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Environmental Safety of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310020, PR China
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- Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, 27705, North Carolina, United States
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310029, PR China; Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Environmental Safety of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310020, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310029, PR China; Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Environmental Safety of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310020, PR China.
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Parveen N, Mondal P, Vanapalli KR, Das A, Goel S. Phytotoxicity of trihalomethanes and trichloroacetic acid on Vigna radiata and Allium cepa plant models. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:5100-5115. [PMID: 38110686 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-31419-2] [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: 07/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/20/2023]
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Disinfection by-products (DBPs) are a concern due to their presence in chlorinated wastewater, sewage treatment plant discharge, and surface water, and their potential for environmental toxicity. Despite some attention to their ecotoxicity, little is known about the phytotoxicity of DBPs. This study aimed to evaluate the individual and combined phytotoxicity of four trihalomethanes (THMs: trichloromethane (TCM), bromodichloromethane (BDCM), dibromochloromethane (DBCM), and tribromomethane (TBM) and their mixture (THM4)), and trichloroacetic acid (TCAA) using genotoxic and cytotoxic assays. The analysis included seed germination tests using Vigna radiata and root growth tests, mitosis studies, oxidative stress response, chromosomal aberrations (CA), and DNA laddering using Allium cepa. The results showed a progressive increase in root growth inhibition for both plant species as the concentration of DBPs increased. High concentrations of mixtures of four THMs resulted in significant (p < 0.05) antagonistic interactions. The effective concentration (EC50) value for V. radiata was 5655, 3145, 2690, 1465, 3570, and 725 mg/L for TCM, BDCM, DBCM, TBM, THM4, and TCAA, respectively. For A. cepa, the EC50 for the same contaminants was 700, 400, 350, 250, 450, and 105 mg/L, respectively. DBP cytotoxicity was observed through CAs, including C-metaphase, unseparated anaphase, lagging chromosome, sticky metaphase, and bridging. Mitotic depression (MD) increased with dose, reaching up to 54.4% for TCAA (50-500 mg/L). The electrophoresis assay showed DNA fragmentation and shearing, suggesting genotoxicity for some DBPs. The order of phytotoxicity for the tested DBPs was TCAA > TBM > DBCM > BDCM > THM4 > TCM. These findings underscore the need for further research on the phytotoxicity of DBPs, especially given their common use in agricultural practices such as irrigation and the use of sludge as manure.
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- Naseeba Parveen
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal, 721302, India
- Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology Mizoram, Aizawl, Mizoram, 796012, India
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- School of Bioscience, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal, 721302, India
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal, 721302, India.
- Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology Mizoram, Aizawl, Mizoram, 796012, India.
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- School of Bioscience, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal, 721302, India
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal, 721302, India
- Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal, 721302, India
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Zhou Y, Shen Y, Wang H, Jia Y, Ding J, Fan S, Li D, Zhang A, Zhou H, Xu Q, Li Q. Biochar addition accelerates the humification process by affecting the microbial community during human excreta composting. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2023:1-14. [PMID: 38100615 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2023.2291418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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Biochar addition plays an important role in manure composting, but its driving mechanism on microbial succession and humification process of human excreta composting is still unclear. In the present study, the mechanism of biochar addition was explored by analysing the humification process and microbial succession pattern of human excreta aerobic composting without and with 10% biochar (HF and BHF). Results indicated that BHF improved composting temperature, advanced the thermophilic phase by 1 d, increased the germination index by 49.03%, promoted the growth rate of humic acid content by 17.46%, and raised the compost product with the ratio of humic acid to fulvic acid (HA/FA) by 16.19%. Biochar regulated the diversity of fungi and bacteria, increasing the relative abundance of Planifilum, Meyerozyma and Melanocarpus in the thermophilic phase, and Saccharomonospora, Flavobacterium, Thermomyces and Remersonia in the mature phase, which accelerates the humification. Bacterial communities' succession had an obvious correlation with the total carbon, total nitrogen, and temperature (P < 0.05), while the succession of fungal communities was influenced by the HA/FA and pH (P < 0.05). This study could provide a reference for the improvement of on-site human excreta harmless by extending the thermophilic phase, and facilitating the humification in human excreta compost with biochar addition.
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- Yawen Zhou
- Academy of Agricultural Planning and Engineering, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Rural Toilet and Sewage Treatment Technology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Academy of Agricultural Planning and Engineering, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Rural Toilet and Sewage Treatment Technology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Academy of Agricultural Planning and Engineering, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Rural Toilet and Sewage Treatment Technology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Academy of Agricultural Planning and Engineering, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Rural Toilet and Sewage Treatment Technology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Academy of Agricultural Planning and Engineering, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Rural Toilet and Sewage Treatment Technology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Academy of Agricultural Planning and Engineering, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Rural Toilet and Sewage Treatment Technology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Academy of Agricultural Planning and Engineering, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Rural Toilet and Sewage Treatment Technology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Academy of Agricultural Planning and Engineering, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Rural Toilet and Sewage Treatment Technology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Academy of Agricultural Planning and Engineering, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Rural Toilet and Sewage Treatment Technology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund China, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund China, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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Wang Y, Wang J, Yi G, Wu X, Zhang X, Yang X, Ho Daniel Tang K, Xiao R, Zhang Z, Qu G, Li R. Sulfur-aided aerobic biostabilization of swine manure and sawdust mixture: Humification and carbon loss. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 387:129602. [PMID: 37536465 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129602] [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: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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To investigate how sulfur addition affects humification and carbon loss during swine manure (SM) biostabilisation, various proportions of sulfur, i.e., 0 (CK), 0.2%-0.8% (S1-S4) were added to SM in a 70-day pilot-scale test. Compared to CK (16.07%), sulfur addition resulted in the mineralization of 17.05%-24.27% of the total organic carbon. Sulfur addition also reduced CH4 emissions, which were 3.7%-29.3% lower than that of CK. The total global warming potential values were in the range of 913.1-968.2 g CO2 eq kg-1 for all treatments. Although the sulfur-added treatments showed lower HA/FA ratios than CK after 70 days, no significant impact on the maturity of the final products was observed. Sulfur addition impacted the microbial community, CH4, CO2, N2O emissions, and affected the variation of temperature in biowaste biostabilization. These discoveries provided an important basis for understanding the function of sulfur in regulating the aerobic bio-decomposition of organic waste.
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- Yang Wang
- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- North Minzu University Ningxia Key Laboratory for the Development and Application of Microbial Resources in Extreme Environments, Yinchuan 750021, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- The University of Arizona, The Department of Environmental Science, Shantz Building Rm 4291177 E 4th St., Tucson, AZ 85721, USA
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- College of Resources and Environment, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China; Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Green Agriculture in Northwestern China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China; Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Green Agriculture in Northwestern China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China; Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Green Agriculture in Northwestern China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
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Li L, Liu Y, Kong Y, Zhang J, Shen Y, Li G, Wang G, Yuan J. Relating bacterial dynamics and functions to greenhouse gas and odor emissions during facultative heap composting of four kinds of livestock manure. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 345:118589. [PMID: 37451027 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118589] [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: 12/26/2022] [Revised: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Although facultative heap composting is widely used in small and medium-sized livestock farms in China, there are few studies on greenhouse gas (GHG) and odor emissions from this composting system. This study focused on GHG and odor emissions from facultative heap composting of four types of livestock manure and revealed the relationship between the gaseous emissions and microbial communities. Results showed that pig, sheep, and cow manure reached high compost maturity (germination index (GI) > 70%), whereas chicken manure had higher phytotoxicity (GI = 0.02%) with higher electrical conductivity and a lower carbon/nitrogen ratio. The four manure types significantly differed in the total GHG emission, with the following pattern: pig manure (308 g CO2-eq·kg-1) > cow manure (146 g CO2-eq·kg-1) > chicken manure (136 g CO2-eq·kg-1) > sheep manure (95 g CO2-eq·kg-1). Bacterium with Fermentative, Methanotrophy and Nitrite respiratory functions (e.g. Pseudomonas and Lactobacillus) are enriched within the pile so that more than 90% of the GHGs are produced in the early (days 0-15) and late (days 36-49) composting periods. CO2 contributed more than 90% in the first 35 d, N2O contributed 40-75% in the late composting period, and CH4 contributed less than 8.0%. NH3 and H2S emissions from chicken and pig manure were 4.8 times those from sheep and cow manure. Overall, the gas emissions from facultative heap composting significantly differed among the four manure types due to the significant differences in their physicochemical properties and microbial communities.
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- Liqiong Li
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Key Laboratory of Te-chnology and Model for Cyclic Utilization from Agricultural Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100125, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215128, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China.
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215128, China.
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Lin L, Qin J, Zhang Y, Yin J, Guo G, Khan MA, Liu Y, Liu Q, Wang Q, Chang K, Mašek O, Wang J, Hu S, Ma W, Li X, Gouda SG, Huang Q. Assessing the suitability of municipal sewage sludge and coconut bran as breeding medium for Oryza sativa L. seedlings and developing a standardized substrate. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 344:118644. [PMID: 37478717 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/23/2023]
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The utilization of organic solid waste (OSW) for preparing standardized seedling substrates is a main challenge due to its temporal and spatial variability. This study aims to form models based on data from the literature and validate them through experiments to explore a standardized seedling substrate. The typical OSW in Hainan Province, including municipal sewage sludge (MSS), coconut bran (CB), seaweed mud (SM), and municipal sewage sludge biochar (MSSB), was used as raw material. A series of six mixing ratios was tested, namely: T1 (0% MSS: 90% CB), T2 (10% MSS: 80% CB), T3 (30% MSS: 60% CB), T4 (50% MSS: 40% CB), T5 (70% MSS: 20% CB), and T6 (90% MSS: 0% CB). SM and MSSB were added as amendment materials at 5% (w/w) for each treatment. The physicochemical properties of substrates, agronomic traits of rice seedlings and microbial diversity were analyzed. The results showed that the four kinds of OSW played an active role in providing rich sources of nutrients. The dry weight of the above-ground part was 2.98 times greater in T3 than that of the commercial substrate. Furthermore, the microbial analysis showed a higher abundance of Actinobacteria in T3, representing the stability of the composted products. Finally, the successful fitting of the results with the linear regression models could establish relationship equations between the physicochemical properties of the substrate and the growth characteristics of seedlings. The relevant parameters suitable for the growth of rice seedlings were as follows: pH (6.46-7.01), EC (less than 2.12 mS cm-1), DD (0.13-0.16 g cm-3), and TPS (65.68-82.73%). This study proposed relevant parameters and models for standardization of seedling substrate, which would contribute to ensuring the quality of seedlings and OSW resource utilization.
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- Linyi Lin
- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province/Center for Eco-Environmental Restoration Engineering of Hainan Province/School of Ecology & Environment/State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea/ the Academician He Hong's Team Innovation Platform for Academicians of Hainan Province/ Key Laboratory for Environmental Toxicology of Haikou, Haikou, Hainan University, Hainan, 570228, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province/Center for Eco-Environmental Restoration Engineering of Hainan Province/School of Ecology & Environment/State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea/ the Academician He Hong's Team Innovation Platform for Academicians of Hainan Province/ Key Laboratory for Environmental Toxicology of Haikou, Haikou, Hainan University, Hainan, 570228, China; School of Environment and Energy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province/Center for Eco-Environmental Restoration Engineering of Hainan Province/School of Ecology & Environment/State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea/ the Academician He Hong's Team Innovation Platform for Academicians of Hainan Province/ Key Laboratory for Environmental Toxicology of Haikou, Haikou, Hainan University, Hainan, 570228, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province/Center for Eco-Environmental Restoration Engineering of Hainan Province/School of Ecology & Environment/State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea/ the Academician He Hong's Team Innovation Platform for Academicians of Hainan Province/ Key Laboratory for Environmental Toxicology of Haikou, Haikou, Hainan University, Hainan, 570228, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province/Center for Eco-Environmental Restoration Engineering of Hainan Province/School of Ecology & Environment/State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea/ the Academician He Hong's Team Innovation Platform for Academicians of Hainan Province/ Key Laboratory for Environmental Toxicology of Haikou, Haikou, Hainan University, Hainan, 570228, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province/Center for Eco-Environmental Restoration Engineering of Hainan Province/School of Ecology & Environment/State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea/ the Academician He Hong's Team Innovation Platform for Academicians of Hainan Province/ Key Laboratory for Environmental Toxicology of Haikou, Haikou, Hainan University, Hainan, 570228, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province/Center for Eco-Environmental Restoration Engineering of Hainan Province/School of Ecology & Environment/State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea/ the Academician He Hong's Team Innovation Platform for Academicians of Hainan Province/ Key Laboratory for Environmental Toxicology of Haikou, Haikou, Hainan University, Hainan, 570228, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province/Center for Eco-Environmental Restoration Engineering of Hainan Province/School of Ecology & Environment/State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea/ the Academician He Hong's Team Innovation Platform for Academicians of Hainan Province/ Key Laboratory for Environmental Toxicology of Haikou, Haikou, Hainan University, Hainan, 570228, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province/Center for Eco-Environmental Restoration Engineering of Hainan Province/School of Ecology & Environment/State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea/ the Academician He Hong's Team Innovation Platform for Academicians of Hainan Province/ Key Laboratory for Environmental Toxicology of Haikou, Haikou, Hainan University, Hainan, 570228, China
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- Institute of Environmental Engineering, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung, 804, Taiwan
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- UK Biochar Research Centre School of Geosciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province/Center for Eco-Environmental Restoration Engineering of Hainan Province/School of Ecology & Environment/State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea/ the Academician He Hong's Team Innovation Platform for Academicians of Hainan Province/ Key Laboratory for Environmental Toxicology of Haikou, Haikou, Hainan University, Hainan, 570228, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province/Center for Eco-Environmental Restoration Engineering of Hainan Province/School of Ecology & Environment/State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea/ the Academician He Hong's Team Innovation Platform for Academicians of Hainan Province/ Key Laboratory for Environmental Toxicology of Haikou, Haikou, Hainan University, Hainan, 570228, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province/Center for Eco-Environmental Restoration Engineering of Hainan Province/School of Ecology & Environment/State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea/ the Academician He Hong's Team Innovation Platform for Academicians of Hainan Province/ Key Laboratory for Environmental Toxicology of Haikou, Haikou, Hainan University, Hainan, 570228, China
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- Hainan Inspection and Detection Center for Modern Agriculture, Haikou, 570100, China
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- Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Benha University, Benha, 13736, Egypt
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province/Center for Eco-Environmental Restoration Engineering of Hainan Province/School of Ecology & Environment/State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea/ the Academician He Hong's Team Innovation Platform for Academicians of Hainan Province/ Key Laboratory for Environmental Toxicology of Haikou, Haikou, Hainan University, Hainan, 570228, China.
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Kong Y, Zhang J, Yang Y, Liu Y, Zhang L, Wang G, Liu G, Dang R, Li G, Yuan J. Determining the extraction conditions and phytotoxicity threshold for compost maturity evaluation using the seed germination index method. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2023; 171:502-511. [PMID: 37806158 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2023.09.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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The phytotoxicity of the compost aqueous extracts determines the maturity. To improve the accuracy of compost maturity evaluation using the seed germination index (GI) method, different extraction methods (different moisture content and extraction ratio) were designed to obtain samples with various phytotoxic level. This study analyzed the effects of different extraction condition of compost samples on GI, and established the relationship between phytotoxicity and GI. The results showed that the moisture content and extraction ratio of the compost significantly affected the GI. The extraction ratio for the compost with 60-70 % moisture content was 1:10 (ratio of compost mass to extract volume). However, commercial compost, which must have a moisture content of 30-45 %, had an extraction ratio of 1:30 (w:v). More importantly, compost extraction based on dry weight, with a moisture content of 10-15 %, more effectively reflected the phytotoxicity variations during composting. In such cases, the extraction ratio should be at least 1:30 (w:v) but not exceed 1:50 (w:v). The relationship between phytotoxicity and GI showed that dissolved organic carbon and dissolved nitrogen were the most important factors influencing GI, followed by NH4+, electrical conductivity, K, volatile fatty acids, Zn, and Cu. For composts with a GI greater than 70 %, the dissolved organic carbon, dissolved nitrogen, and NH4+ concentrations were below 257, 164, and 73 mg/L, respectively. These findings provide an optimized standard method for compost maturity evaluation using GI and a concentration threshold of key phytotoxicity is proposed to achieve accurate control of compost maturity.
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- Yilin Kong
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing VOTO Biotech Co., Ltd., Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215128, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China.
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Li Y, Xue Z, Li S, Sun X, Hao D. Prediction of composting maturity and identification of critical parameters for green waste compost using machine learning. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 385:129444. [PMID: 37399955 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129444] [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: 06/05/2023] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/05/2023]
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Ensuring the maturity of green waste compost is crucial to composting processes and quality control of compost products. However, accurate prediction of green waste compost maturity remains a challenge, as there are limited computational methods available. This study aimed to address this issue by employing four machine learning models to predict two indicators of green waste compost maturity: seed germination index (GI) and T value. The four models were compared, and the Extra Trees algorithm exhibited the highest prediction accuracy with R2 values of 0.928 for GI and 0.957 for T value. To identify the interactions between critical parameters and compost maturity, The Pearson correlation matrix and Shapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) analysis were conducted. Furthermore, the accuracy of the models was validated through compost validation experiments. These findings highlight the potential of applying machine learning algorithms to predict green waste compost maturity and optimise process regulation.
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- Yalin Li
- The Key Laboratory for Silviculture and Conservation of Ministry of Education, College of Forestry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- School of Computer Science and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- The Key Laboratory for Silviculture and Conservation of Ministry of Education, College of Forestry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China.
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- The Key Laboratory for Silviculture and Conservation of Ministry of Education, College of Forestry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- The Key Laboratory for Silviculture and Conservation of Ministry of Education, College of Forestry, Beijing Forestry University, 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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Xu M, Sun H, Yang M, Chen E, Wu C, Gao M, Sun X, Wang Q. Effect of biodrying of lignocellulosic biomass on humification and microbial diversity. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023:129336. [PMID: 37343799 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023]
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By optimizing the carbon to nitrogen (C/N) ratio, this study accomplished an improved level of humification and microbial diversity in the biodrying process of lignocellulosic biomass. The results demonstrated that C/N ratio of 20 accelerated the decomposition of refractory lignocellulose, resulting in lower greenhouse gas emissions and the production of highly mature fertilizer with a germination index of 119.0% and a humic index of 3.2. Moreover, C/N ratio of 20 was found to diversify microbial communities, including Pseudogracilibacillus, Sinibacillus, and Georgenia, which contributed to the decomposition of lignocellulosic biomass and the production of humic acid. Hence, it is recommended to regulate the C/N ratio to 20:1 during the biodrying of biogas residue and wood chips to promote the economic feasibility and bioresource recycling.
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- Mingyue Xu
- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Resource-oriented Treatment of Industrial Pollutants, Beijing 100083, China
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- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Resource-oriented Treatment of Industrial Pollutants, Beijing 100083, China
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- Beijing Agro-Biotechnology Research Center, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing 100097, China
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- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Resource-oriented Treatment of Industrial Pollutants, Beijing 100083, China.
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Yang Y, Chen W, Liu G, Kong Y, Wang G, Yin Z, Li G, Yuan J. Effects of cornstalk and sawdust coverings on greenhouse gas emissions during sheep manure storage. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2023; 166:104-114. [PMID: 37167708 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2023.04.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Revised: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Manure covered by organic materials during the storage has shown that it can effectively reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, but few studies have focused on the bacterial communities in manure or the coverage and mechanism responsible for reducing gas emissions. Therefore, this study investigated the impacts and mechanisms of cornstalk and sawdust coverings on greenhouse gas emissions during sheep manure storage. Sheep manure covered by organic material reduced nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (42.27%-42.55%) relative to uncovered control through physical adsorption and biological transformation of Acinetobacter, Corynebacterium, Brachybacterium, Dietzia and Brevibacterium. Sheep manure covered by organic materials also increased methane (CH4) emissions (16.31%-43.07%) by increasing anaerobic zones of coverage. Overall, coverings reduced carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2eq) by 29.87%-33.60%. Coverings had less effect on the bacterial diversity and community of sheep manure, and the number of bacteria shared by sheep manure and the covering material increased with storage progress, indicating that these bacteria were transferred to the covering materials with gas emissions and moisture volatilization. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images showed that functional group intensities of the covering materials increased and the fibrous structures became more disordered during the storage period. In general, it was safe to use organic materials as coverages during sheep manure storage, which was conducive to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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- Yan Yang
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215128, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215128, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215128, China.
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Ji Z, Zhang L, Liu Y, Li X, Li Z. Evaluation of composting parameters, technologies and maturity indexes for aerobic manure composting: A meta-analysis. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 886:163929. [PMID: 37156376 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.163929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 04/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Aerobic composting is an efficient method to recover nutrients from animal manure. However, there is considerable variability in the management and maturity criteria used across studies, and a systematic meta-analysis focused on compost maturity is currently lacking. This study investigated the optimal range of startup parameters and practical criteria for manure composting maturity, as well as the effectiveness of in situ technologies in enhancing composting maturity. Most maturity indexes were associated with composting GI, making it an ideal tool for evaluating the maturity of manure composts. GI increased with declined final C/N and (Final C/N)/(Initial C/N) (P < 0.01), and therefore a maturity assessment standard for animal manure composting was proposed: a mature compost has a C/N ratio ≤23 and a GI ≥70, while a highly mature compost has a GI ≥90 and preferably (Final C/N)/(Initial C/N) ≤0.8. Meta-analysis demonstrated that C/N ratio regulation, microbial inoculation and adding biochar and magnesium-phosphate salts are effective strategies for improving compost maturity. Specifically, a greater reduction in the C/N ratio during the composting process is beneficial for improving the maturity of compost product. The optimal startup parameters for composting have been determined, recommending an initial C/N ratio of 20-30 and an initial pH of 6.5-8.5. An initial C/N ratio of 26 was identified as the most suitable for promoting compost degradation and microorganism activity. The present results promoted a composting strategy for producing high-quality compost.
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- Zhengyu Ji
- Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and Fertilizer, Ministry of Agriculture, China-New Zealand Joint Laboratory for soil Molecular Ecology, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory for Northern Urban Agriculture of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Hebei Key Laboratory of Heavy Metal Deep-Remediation in Water and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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- Institute of Food and Nutrition Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and Fertilizer, Ministry of Agriculture, China-New Zealand Joint Laboratory for soil Molecular Ecology, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China.
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Fu M, Cao Z, Sun R, Wen X, Wang Y, Li K, Li Q. Maleic anhydride promotes humus formation via inducing functional enzymes response in composting. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 380:129125. [PMID: 37127171 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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The purpose of this paper was to explore the promotion of maleic anhydride on the polymerization of precursors into humus in composting, and analyze the changes of key functional enzymes. The results showed that the content of humus in the treatment group added maleic anhydride (MAH) was higher than that in the control check (CK). The decrease rate of humus precursor concentration of MAH was also higher than that of CK. In MAH, the activities of laccase and tyrosinase were improved, thus enhanced the catalytic conversion of humus precursors. The analysis of bacterial community showed that maleic anhydride optimized the community structure of humification functional enzymes producing bacteria, with the most obvious increase of Firmicutes. In conclusion, this study provided theoretical supports for the introduction of maleic anhydride into the compost system to promote the polymerization of precursors to form humus.
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- Mengxin Fu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China.
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Lv Y, Bao J, Liu D, Gao X, Yu Y, Zhu L. Synergistic effects of rice husk biochar and aerobic composting for heavy oil-contaminated soil remediation and microbial community succession evaluation. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 448:130929. [PMID: 36860035 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.130929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Soil petroleum pollution is an urgent problem in modern society, which seriously threatens the ecological balance and environmental safety. Aerobic composting technology is considered economically acceptable and technologically feasible for the soil remediation. In this study, the combined experiment of aerobic composting with the addition of biochar materials was conducted for the remediation of heavy oil-contaminated soil, and treatments with 0, 5, 10 and 15 wt% biochar dosages were labeled as CK, C5, C10 and C15, respectively. Conventional parameters (temperature, pH, NH4+-N and NO3--N) and enzyme activities (urease, cellulase, dehydrogenase and polyphenol oxidase) during the composting process were systematically investigated. Remediation performance and functional microbial community abundance were also characterized. According to experimental consequences, removal efficiencies of CK, C5, C10 and C15 were 48.0%, 68.1%, 72.0% and 73.9%, respectively. The comparison with abiotic treatments corroborated that biostimulation rather than adsorption effect was the main removal mechanism during the biochar-assisted composting process. Noteworthy, the biochar addition regulated the succession process of microbial community and increased the abundance of microorganisms related to petroleum degradation at the genus level. This work demonstrated that aerobic composting with biochar amendment would be a fascinating technology for petroleum-contaminated soil remediation.
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- Yuanfei Lv
- School of Resources & Environmental Science, Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass-Resources Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- School of Resources & Environmental Science, Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass-Resources Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- School of Resources & Environmental Science, Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass-Resources Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- School of Resources & Environmental Science, Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass-Resources Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Health Risk Assessment, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Guangzhou 510655, China
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- School of Resources & Environmental Science, Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass-Resources Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China; State Key Laboratory of Water Resources and Hydropower Engineering Science, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China.
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Pottipati S, Jat N, Kalamdhad AS. Bioconversion of Eichhornia crassipes into vermicompost on a large scale through improving operational aspects of in-vessel biodegradation process: Microbial dynamics. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 374:128767. [PMID: 36822559 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.128767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 02/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Eichhornia crassipes is a common, abundant aquatic weed biomass found globally. The present study examined optimum biodegradation procedures through batch studies (550 L rotating drum composter) and the resulting best combination on a large scale (5000 L rotary drum composter). The pilot scale rotary drum reactor was commenced with cow manure and then treated for 3 months with 250 kg/day of homogenously mixed E. crassipes and dry leaves. The rotary drum's inlet and outlet temperatures were 60 °C and 39 °C, respectively, suggesting thermophilic conditions with a 7-day waste retention duration. Eisenia fetida was used for vermicomposting the outlet material for 20 days, raising the nitrogen content to 3.2%. Bacterial diversity (16S-rRNA) sequencing revealed that Proteobacteria and Euryarchaeota are the most predominant. After 27 days, the volume dropped by 71%, and the product was stable and soil-safe. Large-scale optimised biodegradation may be a better way to handle aquatic weed biomass.
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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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Pei F, Cao X, Sun Y, Kang J, Ren Y, Ge J. Manganese dioxide eliminates the phytotoxicity of aerobic compost products and converts them into a plant friendly organic fertilizer. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 373:128708. [PMID: 36746215 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.128708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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This study mainly confirmed the exogenous substances (pomace, biochar, MnO2) and the quorum sensing of bacterial communities jointly regulate the metabolic conversion of toxic substances in manures and agricultural wastes, and converts them into a plant-friendly organic fertilizer through aerobic composting and pot experiment. The results showed the composting products had positive performance in bacterial communities, physicochemical indicators, and phytotoxicity. Meanwhile, the addition of exogenous substances could significantly improve seed germination index, promote metabolites conversion, and optimize bacterial community structure. Furthermore, the exogenous substances mainly regulated the functions of the three bacterial communities by quorum sensing system, then promoted the beneficial metabolites, and inhibited the harmful metabolites. Finally, pot experiments suggested compost products could significantly promote plant growth. Thus, these important discoveries extend the knowledge of the previous work and provide an economical and simple method to convert wastes into organic fertilizers that are friendly to plants and soil.
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- Fangyi Pei
- Engineering Research Center of Agricultural Microbiology Technology, Ministry of Education & Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ecological Restoration and Resource Utilization for Cold Region & School of Life Sciences, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Genetic Engineering and Biological Fermentation Engineering for Cold Region & Key Laboratory of Microbiology, College of Heilongjiang Province, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China; Office of Academic Research, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161006, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Agricultural Microbiology Technology, Ministry of Education & Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ecological Restoration and Resource Utilization for Cold Region & School of Life Sciences, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Genetic Engineering and Biological Fermentation Engineering for Cold Region & Key Laboratory of Microbiology, College of Heilongjiang Province, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Agricultural Microbiology Technology, Ministry of Education & Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ecological Restoration and Resource Utilization for Cold Region & School of Life Sciences, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Genetic Engineering and Biological Fermentation Engineering for Cold Region & Key Laboratory of Microbiology, College of Heilongjiang Province, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Agricultural Microbiology Technology, Ministry of Education & Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ecological Restoration and Resource Utilization for Cold Region & School of Life Sciences, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Genetic Engineering and Biological Fermentation Engineering for Cold Region & Key Laboratory of Microbiology, College of Heilongjiang Province, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Agricultural Microbiology Technology, Ministry of Education & Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ecological Restoration and Resource Utilization for Cold Region & School of Life Sciences, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Genetic Engineering and Biological Fermentation Engineering for Cold Region & Key Laboratory of Microbiology, College of Heilongjiang Province, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Agricultural Microbiology Technology, Ministry of Education & Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ecological Restoration and Resource Utilization for Cold Region & School of Life Sciences, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Genetic Engineering and Biological Fermentation Engineering for Cold Region & Key Laboratory of Microbiology, College of Heilongjiang Province, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China.
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Atuchin VV, Asyakina LK, Serazetdinova YR, Frolova AS, Velichkovich NS, Prosekov AY. Microorganisms for Bioremediation of Soils Contaminated with Heavy Metals. Microorganisms 2023; 11:microorganisms11040864. [PMID: 37110287 PMCID: PMC10145494 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11040864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Heavy-metal contaminants are one of the most relevant problems of contemporary agriculture. High toxicity and the ability to accumulate in soils and crops pose a serious threat to food security. To solve this problem, it is necessary to accelerate the pace of restoration of disturbed agricultural lands. Bioremediation is an effective treatment for agricultural soil pollution. It relies on the ability of microorganisms to remove pollutants. The purpose of this study is to create a consortium based on microorganisms isolated from technogenic sites for further development in the field of soil restoration in agriculture. In the study, promising strains that can remove heavy metals from experimental media were selected: Pantoea sp., Achromobacter denitrificans, Klebsiella oxytoca, Rhizobium radiobacter, and Pseudomonas fluorescens. On their basis, consortiums were compiled, which were investigated for the ability to remove heavy metals from nutrient media, as well as to produce phytohormones. The most effective was Consortium D, which included Achromobacter denitrificans, Klebsiella oxytoca, and Rhizobium radiobacter in a ratio of 1:1:2, respectively. The ability of this consortium to produce indole-3-acetic acid and indole-3-butyric acid was 18.03 μg/L and 2.02 μg/L, respectively; the absorption capacity for heavy metals from the experimental media was Cd (56.39 mg/L), Hg (58.03 mg/L), As (61.17 mg/L), Pb (91.13 mg/L), and Ni (98.22 mg/L). Consortium D has also been found to be effective in conditions of mixed heavy-metal contamination. Due to the fact that the further use of the consortium will be focused on the soil of agricultural land cleanup, its ability to intensify the process of phytoremediation has been studied. The combined use of Trifolium pratense L. and the developed consortium ensured the removal of about 32% Pb, 15% As, 13% Hg, 31% Ni, and 25% Cd from the soil. Further research will be aimed at developing a biological product to improve the efficiency of remediation of lands withdrawn from agricultural use.
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- Victor V. Atuchin
- Laboratory of Optical Materials and Structures, Institute of Semiconductor Physics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk 630090, Russia
- Research and Development Department, Kemerovo State University, Kemerovo 650000, Russia
- Department of Industrial Machinery Design, Novosibirsk State Technical University, Novosibirsk 630073, Russia
- R&D Center “Advanced Electronic Technologies”, Tomsk State University, Tomsk 634034, Russia
- Correspondence:
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- Laboratory of Phytoremediation of Technogenically Disturbed Ecosystems, Kemerovo State University, Kemerovo 650056, Russia
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- Laboratory of Phytoremediation of Technogenically Disturbed Ecosystems, Kemerovo State University, Kemerovo 650056, Russia
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- Laboratory of Phytoremediation of Technogenically Disturbed Ecosystems, Kemerovo State University, Kemerovo 650056, Russia
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Yan J, Chen X, Wang Z, Zhang C, Meng X, Zhao X, Ma X, Zhu W, Cui Z, Yuan X. Effect of temperature and storage methods on liquid digestate: Focusing on the stability, phytotoxicity, and microbial community. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2023; 159:1-11. [PMID: 36724571 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2023.01.023] [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: 09/01/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Identifying the stability and phytotoxicity of liquid digestate (LD) is necessary for safe agricultural utilization. Storage temperature, method, and time are critical factors that affect the stability and phytotoxicity of LD. This study therefore aimed to explore the dynamics of stability, phytotoxicity, and microbial community of LD in cattle farms under different storage conditions. The results showed that the contents of solids, organic matter, nitrogen, and phosphorous decreased during storage and exhibited temperature dependency. Conversely, the seed germination index increased, which was negatively correlated with dissolved organic carbon and ammonium nitrogen and positively correlated with certain bacteria (Thermovirga and Fastidiosipila). Open storage and/or higher temperature were found to contribute to the stabilization efficiency and phytotoxicity disappearance of LD. Open storage of LD at 30 °C for 60 days and 20 °C for 90 days was safe for its agricultural utilization, while hermetic storage of LD at 30 °C for 120 days and 20 °C for 150 days was safe. However, for storage at 10 °C for 180 days, additional post-treatment is required.
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- Jing Yan
- Center of Biomass Engineering, College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, China Agriculture University, Beijing 100193, China; Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and Fertilizer, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/China-New Zealand Joint Laboratory for Soil Molecular Ecology, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Center of Biomass Engineering, College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, China Agriculture University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Center of Biomass Engineering, College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, China Agriculture University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Center of Biomass Engineering, College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, China Agriculture University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Chemistry, Resource and Environment, Leshan Normal University, Leshan 614000, China
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- Center of Biomass Engineering, College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, China Agriculture University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Center of Biomass Engineering, College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, China Agriculture University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Center of Biomass Engineering, College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, China Agriculture University, Beijing 100193, China.
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Song Y, Li R, Wang Y, Hou Y, Chen G, Yan B, Cheng Z, Mu L. Co-composting of cattle manure and wheat straw covered with a semipermeable membrane: organic matter humification and bacterial community succession. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:32776-32789. [PMID: 36471148 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-24544-x] [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: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Semipermeable membrane-covered composting is one of the most commonly used composting technologies in northeast China, but its humification process is not yet well understood. This study employed a semipermeable membrane-covered composting system to detect the organic matter humification and bacterial community evolution patterns over the course of agricultural waste composting. Variations in physicochemical properties, humus composition, and bacterial communities were studied. The results suggested that membrane covering improved humic acid (HA) content and degree of polymerization (DP) by 9.28% and 21.57%, respectively. Bacterial analysis indicated that membrane covering reduced bacterial richness and increased bacterial diversity. Membrane covering mainly affected the bacterial community structure during thermophilic period of composting. RDA analysis revealed that membrane covering may affect the bacterial community by altering the physicochemical properties such as moisture content. Correlation analysis showed that membrane covering activated the dominant genera Saccharomonospora and Planktosalinus to participate in the formation of HS and HA in composting, thus promoting HS formation and its structural complexity. Membrane covering significantly reduced microbial metabolism during the cooling phase of composting.
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- Yingjin Song
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Tianjin University of Commerce, Tianjin, 300134, China
- School of Science, Tibet University, Lhasa, 850012, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
- Tianjin Key Lab of Biomass/Wastes Utilization, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Tianjin University of Commerce, Tianjin, 300134, China
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Li J, Liu X, Zhu C, Song T, Chen Z, Jin S, Geng B. Bacterial dynamics and functions driven by biomass wastes to promote rural toilet blackwater absorption and recycling in an ectopic fermentation system. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 316:137804. [PMID: 36632956 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.137804] [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: 07/19/2022] [Revised: 11/06/2022] [Accepted: 01/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Due to high concentration of organic matter and the ease of disease transmission, blackwater pose a serious threat to both the environment and human health, especially in rural areas where wastewater treatment is dispersed. The reuse of biomass waste is also a difficult issue to be addressed urgently. In this study, an ectopic fermentation system (EFS) was used to treat toilet blackwater, and the effects of different biomass waste combinations on bacterial communities and functions during aerobic fermentation of blackwater were compared. The results showed that adding bran powder prolonged the high temperature period of 11 d, improved blackwater absorption capacity by 7.5% and was beneficial to microbial metabolic activities to enhance organic degradation. By contrast, the combination of corn straw and rice husk obtained abundant bacterial OTUs and diversity. Bacillus, Thermobifida and Thermopolyspora were the main microorganisms involved in the degradation of organic matter in EFS, and their abundance varied in different filler combinations. Bacterial communities were directly affected by environmental factors such as temperature, NH4+-N and organic carbon as well as biomass materials during fermentation. This study revealed the role of corn straw, rice husk and bran powder in EFSs, provided new technical support for blackwater treatment and a new direction for the resource utilization of agricultural biomass waste.
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- Jiabin Li
- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, PR China; Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology, School of Environmental and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, PR China
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, PR China
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, PR China
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, PR China
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, PR China
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, PR China
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, PR China.
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Mo J, Xin L, Zhao C, Qin Y, Nan Q, Mei Q, Wu W. Reducing nitrogen loss during kitchen waste composting using a bioaugmented mechanical process with low pH and enhanced ammonia assimilation. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 372:128664. [PMID: 36702327 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.128664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Exploring the regulation of nitrogen transformation in bioaugmented mechanical composting (BMC) process for rural kitchen waste (KW) is essential to avoid the "not-in-my-backyard" phenomenon caused by nitrogen loss. Herein, nitrogen transformation and loss in BMC versus conventional pile composting (CPC) of KW were compared. The results showed that the total nitrogen loss in the BMC was 6.87-39.32 % lower than that in the CPC. The main pathways to prevent nitrogen loss in the BMC were reducing NH3 by avoiding a sharp increase in pH followed by transforming the preserved NH4+-N into recalcitrant nitrogen reservoir via enhanced ammonia assimilation. The enriched thermophilic bacteria with mineralization capacities (e.g., Bacillus and Corynebacterium) during rapid dehydration and heating in the BMC accumulated organic acids and easy-to-use carbon sources, which could lead to lower pH and ammonia assimilation enhancement, respectively. This study provides new ideas for formulating low-cost nitrogen conservation strategies in decentralized KW composting.
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- Jiefei Mo
- Institute of Environment Science and Technology, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory for Water Pollution Control and Environmental Safety Technology, Zhejiang 310058, China
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- Institute of Environment Science and Technology, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory for Water Pollution Control and Environmental Safety Technology, Zhejiang 310058, China
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- Institute of Environment Science and Technology, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory for Water Pollution Control and Environmental Safety Technology, Zhejiang 310058, China
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- Institute of Environment Science and Technology, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory for Water Pollution Control and Environmental Safety Technology, Zhejiang 310058, China.
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- Institute of Environment Science and Technology, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory for Water Pollution Control and Environmental Safety Technology, Zhejiang 310058, China
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- Institute of Environment Science and Technology, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory for Water Pollution Control and Environmental Safety Technology, Zhejiang 310058, China
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- Institute of Environment Science and Technology, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory for Water Pollution Control and Environmental Safety Technology, Zhejiang 310058, China
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Kong Y, Wang G, Tang H, Yang J, Yang Y, Wang J, Li G, Li Y, Yuan J. Multi-omics analysis provides insight into the phytotoxicity of chicken manure and cornstalk on seed germination. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 861:160611. [PMID: 36460104 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.160611] [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: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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To minimize environmental risks and the phytotoxic influence of organic materials on crop growth, it is necessary to test their phytotoxicity and maturity when they were used in farmland. However, the stress response of seed germination to chicken manure and cornstalks is not clear. This study used multi-omics analysis to investigate the inhibition mechanism of seed germination by chicken manure and cornstalk. Chicken manure caused destructive inhibition of seed germination with higher phytotoxicity (GI = 0). Cornstalk also had a low GI (8.81 %), while it mainly inhibited radicle growth (RL = 9.39 %) rather than seed germination (GR = 93.33 %). The response of radish seed germination to chicken manure and cornstalk phytotoxic stresses was accompanied by metabolic adjustments of storage substance accumulation, antioxidant enzyme activity change, phytohormone induction, and expression of specific proteins and gene regulation. Combined transcriptomic and proteomic analysis revealed that differential expression of 13,090 (5944 upregulated/7146 downregulated) and 3850 (2389 upregulated/1461 downregulated) genes (DEGs), and 1041 (82 upregulated/932 downregulated) and 575 (111 upregulated/464 downregulated) proteins (DEPs) at chicken manure and cornstalk treatment, respectively. Most down-regulated genes and proteins were involved in phenylpropanoid biosynthesis under chicken manure stress, which caused irreversible inhibition of seed germination. Down-regulation of phytohormone signal transduction-related genes under cornstalk stress resulted in inhibition of radicle growth, but the inhibitory stress was restorable. These findings provide new insight into the phytotoxicity of livestock manure and cornstalk on seed germination.
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- Yilin Kong
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Artemisinin Research Center, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Science, 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, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215128, China.
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Liu X, Rong X, Yang J, Li H, Hu W, Yang Y, Jiang G, Xiao R, Deng X, Xie G, Luo G, Zhang J. Community succession of microbial populations related to CNPS biological transformations regulates product maturity during cow-manure-driven composting. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 369:128493. [PMID: 36526118 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.128493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2022] [Revised: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The main objective of present study was to understand the community succession of microbial populations related to carbon-nitrogen-phosphorus-sulfur (CNPS) biogeochemical cycles during cow-manure-driven composting and their correlation with product maturity. The abundance of microbial populations associated with C degradation, nitrification, cellular-P transport, inorganic-P dissolution, and organic-P mineralization decreased gradually with composting but increased at the maturation phase. The abundance of populations related to N-fixation, nitrate-reduction, and ammonification increased during the mesophilic stage and decreased during the thermophilic and maturation stages. The abundance of populations related to C fixation and denitrification increased with composting; however, the latter tended to decrease at the maturation stage. Populations related to organic-P mineralization were the key manipulators regulating compost maturity, followed by those related to denitrification and nitrification; those populations were mediated by inorganic N and available P content. This study highlighted the consequence of microbe-driven P mineralization in improving composting efficiency and product quality.
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- Xin Liu
- College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; Hunan Wodi Ecological Fertilizer Co. Ltd, Xiangtan 411213, China
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- Hunan Wodi Ecological Fertilizer Co. Ltd, Xiangtan 411213, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; Hunan Wodi Ecological Fertilizer Co. Ltd, Xiangtan 411213, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- Hunan Wodi Ecological Fertilizer Co. Ltd, Xiangtan 411213, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Changsha 410128, China.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Changsha 410128, China
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Meng X, Zhu M, Cai Y, Wang Q, Liu W, Ren L. The greenhouse gas emission potential and phytotoxicity of biogas slurry in static storage under different temperatures. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:46257-46269. [PMID: 36717416 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-25645-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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With the booming development of biogas industry to treat organic waste in China, the by-product of biogas slurry was accompanied with a huge amount. Static storage process of biogas slurry was normally operated under different seasons before application to land which would cause nutrition decomposition and greenhouse gas emission. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate the nutrition decomposition, greenhouse gas emission (CH4 and N2O), and phytotoxicity of biogas slurry under different static temperatures, furthermore to illuminate the network among them and functional microorganism. According to the results, higher temperature at 30 °C contributed to fast and complete degradation of COD. In addition, more quantity of NH4+ conversion and NO3- formation appeared at 30 °C. These factors resulted in relatively less crop toxicity together. CH4 was the dominant greenhouse gas emission than N2O and was highest in 30 °C treatment with total emission of 273.7 L/(m3·d) and greenhouse gas emission of 20.01 kg CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent). Lower temperature was conductive to N reservation and reduction of greenhouse gas emission, but making against with stabilization of organic matter and crop safety. At the same dilution times (≤3) of biogas slurry with deionized water, higher temperature at 30 °C could reduce 30 days of storage time, but 10 °C was still unsafe for crop. Structural equation model was further illustrated the positive effect of temperature on NO3-, CH4, GI, and N2O and negative on COD and NH4+. These results could help to monitor the environmental risk, evaluate the maturity, guide the irrigation scheme, and regulate the static storage condition of biogas slurry under different seasons.
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- Xingyao Meng
- School of Ecology and Environment, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, 100048, China. .,State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Food Chain Pollution Control, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, 100048, China.
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, 100048, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, 100048, China
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- Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan, 430064, Hubei, China
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, 100048, China.,State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Food Chain Pollution Control, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, 100048, China
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Kong X, Luo G, Yan B, Su N, Zeng P, Kang J, Zhang Y, Xie G. Dissolved organic matter evolution can reflect the maturity of compost: Insight into common composting technology and material composition. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 326:116747. [PMID: 36436247 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.116747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Revised: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Dissolved organic matter (DOM) can clearly reflect composting components changes, thus it is supposed to indicate the humification process during composting. To demonstrate this, three compost mixtures and two techniques were arranged. DOM evolution was detected by three spectral techniques. X-ray diffraction (XRD) showed that the crystal structure substances decreased gradually during the composting, including cellulose, struvite, sylvine, quartz, and calcite; Specifically, the struvite was found, which was conducive to the fixation of nitrogen and phosphorus. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and three-dimensional fluorescence spectroscopy (3D-EEM) further showed that pig manure-based mixtures, added cabbage, and windrow composting are beneficial to sugar, protein, fulvic acid, and soluble microbial by-products decompose and humic acids produce. This process was closely related to the change of physical-chemical parameters (temperature; pH; moisture content; and NH4+-N content) and maturity index (C/N ratio, E4/E6 and GI). Therefore, DOM evolution could quickly reflect the maturity process of compost. In subsequent research, the quantitative analysis of DOM components can be considered to modify DOM spectral parameters, or to build a model, so as to achieve rapid evaluation of compost maturity.
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- Xiaoliang Kong
- College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China; Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Farmland Pollution Control and Agricultural Resources Use, Changsha, 410128, China; National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Changsha, 410128, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China; Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Farmland Pollution Control and Agricultural Resources Use, Changsha, 410128, China; National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Changsha, 410128, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China; Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Farmland Pollution Control and Agricultural Resources Use, Changsha, 410128, China; National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Changsha, 410128, China.
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