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Chen J, Zhou J, Zheng W, Leng S, Ai Z, Zhang W, Yang Z, Yang J, Xu Z, Cao J, Zhang M, Leng L, Li H. A complete review on the oxygen-containing functional groups of biochar: Formation mechanisms, detection methods, engineering, and applications. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 946:174081. [PMID: 38908575 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.174081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Revised: 06/01/2024] [Accepted: 06/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/24/2024]
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Biochar is a porous carbon material generated by the thermal treatment of biomass under anaerobic or anoxic conditions with wealthy Oxygen-containing functional groups (OCFGs). To date, OCFGs of biochar have been extensively studied for their significant utility in pollutant removal, catalysis, capacitive applications, etc. This review adopted a whole system philosophy and systematically summarizes up-to-date knowledge of formation, detection methods, engineering, and application for OCFGs. The formation mechanisms and detection methods of OCFGs, as well as the relationships between OCFGs and pyrolysis conditions (such as feedstocks, temperature, atmosphere, and heating rate), were discussed in detail. The review also summarized strategies and mechanisms for the oxidation of biochar to afford OCFGs, with the performances and mechanisms of OCFGs in the various application fields (environmental remediation, catalytic biorefinery, and electrode material) being highlighted. In the end, the future research direction of biochar OCFGs was put forward.
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- Jiefeng Chen
- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Western University, London, ON N6A 5B9, Canada
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China
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- Hunan Modern Environmental Technology Co., LTD., 410000, China
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- Research Department of Hunan Eco-environmental Affairs Center, Changsha 410000, China
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China; Xiangjiang Laboratory, Changsha 410205, China.
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, 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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Guo S, Wei J, Zhang Y, Bao Z, Wei Y, Zhu B, Liu J. Effects and Mechanisms of Different Types of Biochar on Heavy Metal Passivation during Sludge Composting. BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2024; 113:26. [PMID: 39133274 DOI: 10.1007/s00128-024-03921-x] [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: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 08/13/2024]
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The effects and mechanisms of the different types of biochar on heavy metal passivation are still not fully understood. This study compared the effects of three types of biochar on heavy metal passivation during sludge composting. Compared with composting without biochar, rice husk biochar was most effective for the passivation of Zn and Pb, with increased passivation rates of 1.90% and 20.43%, respectively. In contrast, sludge biochar was the most effective for the passivation of Cr and Hg, with increased passivation rates of 28.30% and 3.09%, respectively. Coconut shell biochar showed the best performance for the passivation of Cu, Ni, As, and Cd, and was enriched with micropore structures, which possibly led to the adsorption and reaction of heavy metals, organic matter, and microorganisms. The improved passivation effect of the rice husk and sludge biochar on heavy metals can be attributed to the improved humification of organic matter. This study suggests that specific types of biochar should be considered for the passivation of different types of heavy metals for practical applications.
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- Songjun Guo
- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China
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- Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China
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- Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China
- Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China
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- School of Business Administration, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China.
- Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China.
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Su Z, Liu X, Wang Z, Wang J. Biochar effects on salt-affected soil properties and plant productivity: A global meta-analysis. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 366:121653. [PMID: 38971065 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121653] [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: 04/19/2024] [Revised: 06/29/2024] [Accepted: 06/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/08/2024]
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Biochar has been recognized as a promising practice for ameliorating degraded soils, yet the consensus on its effects remains largely unknown due to the variability among biochar, soil and plant. This study therefore presents a meta-analysis synthesizing 92 publications containing 987 paired data to scrutinize biochar effects on salt-affected soil properties and plant productivity. Additionally, a random meta-forest approach was employed to identify the key factors of biochar on salt-affected soil and plant productivity. Results showed that biochar led to significant reductions in electrical conductivity (EC), bulk density (BD) and pH by 7.4%, 4.7% and 1.2% compared to the unamended soil, respectively. Soil organic carbon (by 55.1%) and total nitrogen (by 31.3%) increased significantly with biochar addition. Moreover, biochar overall enhanced plant productivity by 31.5%, and more pronounced increases in forage/medicinal with higher salt tolerance than others. The results also identified that the soil salinity and biochar application rate were the most important co-regulators for EC and PP changes. The structural equation model further showed that soil salinity (P < 0.001), biochar pH (P < 0.001) and biochar specific surface area (P < 0.01) had a significant negative effect on soil EC, but it was positively impacted by biochar pyrolysis temperature (P < 0.05). Furthermore, plant productivity was positively affected by biochar pH (P < 0.001) and biochar feedstock (P < 0.01), while negatively influenced by biochar pyrolysis temperature (P < 0.01). This study highlights that woody biochar with 7.6 < pH < 9.0 and pyrolyzed at 400-600 °C under 30-70 t ha-1 application rate in moderately saline coarse soils is a recommendable pattern to enhance forage/medicinal productivity while reducing soil salinity. In conclusion, biochar offers promising avenues for ameliorating degradable soils, but it is imperative to explore largescale applications and field performance across different biochar, soil, and plant types.
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- Zhenjuan Su
- School of Civil and Hydraulic Engineering, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, 750021, China
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- School of Civil and Hydraulic Engineering, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, 750021, China; Engineering Technology Research Center of Water-Saving and Water Resource Regulation in Ningxia, Yinchuan, 750021, China
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- School of Civil and Hydraulic Engineering, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, 750021, China; School of Civil Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China.
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- School of Civil and Hydraulic Engineering, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, 750021, China
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Saikia S, Maturi KC, Prit H, Pottipati S, Kalamdhad AS. Application of municipal solid waste (MSW) char during rotary drum co-composting (RDC) of vegetable waste and its characterization. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024:10.1007/s11356-024-34332-4. [PMID: 39012530 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-34332-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 07/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/17/2024]
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Composting, a sustainable method for handling biodegradable waste constituting nearly 50% of municipal solid waste (MSW), can be enhanced by incorporating char produced from MSW pyrolysis. This study investigates the impact of MSW char (0% char-Control, 2.5% char-Trial 1, 5% char-Trial 2) on the physicochemical properties of vegetable waste compost. A thermophilic temperature range of 53.8 °C was detected in Trial 2, 50.8 °C in Trial 1, and 46.8 °C in Control. The pH of the mixes increased at day 20 to 7.5, 7.87, and 8.2 in Control, Trial 1, and Trial 2, respectively. The highest drop of total organic carbon (TOC) and volatile solids in Trial 2 is about 21.18% and 21.02%, respectively. Total Kjeldahl nitrogen (TKN) increased, particularly in Trial 2 (2.35%), while NH4-N concentrations decreased, and phosphorus levels rose notably to 23.48 mg/kg, with 2.49 mg/kg available phosphorus in Trial 2. The C/N was reduced to 10 in Trial 2. Total potassium increase was highest for Trial 1 (6.9 g/kg). Trial 2 had the highest overall macronutrient concentration and correspondingly showed the greatest decrease in volatile solids. Furthermore, Trial 1 demonstrated a reduction in heavy metal concentration in comparison to Control and Trial 2. Consequently, the utilization of MSW char during rotary drum composting enhances the process of composting and significantly improves compost quality, making it a sustainable waste management solution.
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- Silvia Saikia
- School of Agro and Rural Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, 781039, Assam, India.
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- Department of Biology, Institute of Bioresource and Agriculture, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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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, National Institute of Technology Goa, Goa, 403703, India
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, 781039, Assam, India
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Liu H, Awasthi MK, Zhang Z, Syed A, Bahkali AH. Evaluation of gases emission and enzyme dynamics in sheep manure compost occupying with peach shell biochar. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 351:124065. [PMID: 38697253 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
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The effect of peach shell biochar (PSB) amendment on sheep manure (SM) composting was investigated. Five different ratios of PSB were applied (0%, 2.5%, 5%, 7.5%, and 10% PSB), and named T1 to T5, and run 50 days of composting experiment. It was found that PSB (especially 7.5% and 10%) could improve the compost environment, regulate the activity of microorganisms and related enzymes, and promote the decomposition of compost. 7.5% and 10% PSB advanced the heap into the thermophilic stage and increased the maximum temperature, while also increasing the germination index by 1.40 and 1.39 times compared to control. Importantly, 10% PSB effectively retained more than 60% of carbon and 55% of nitrogen by inhibiting the excess release of NH3 and greenhouse gases. High proportion PSB amendment increased the activity of dehydrogenase and cellulase, but inhibited protease and urease. The correlation results indicated that PSB changed the key bacterial genus, and there was a stronger association with environmental factors at 7.5% and 10%. Therefore, 7.5% and 10% peach shell biochar can be used as appropriate proportions to improve composting conditions.
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- Hong Liu
- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province, 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province, 712100, China.
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province, 712100, China
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Kapoor RT, Zdarta J. Fabrication of engineered biochar for remediation of toxic contaminants in soil matrices and soil valorization. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 358:142101. [PMID: 38653395 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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Biochar has emerged as an efficacious green material for remediation of a wide spectrum of environmental pollutants. Biochar has excellent characteristics and can be used to reduce the bioavailability and leachability of emerging pollutants in soil through adsorption and other physico-chemical reactions. This paper systematically reviewed previous researches on application of biochar/engineered biochar for removal of soil contaminants, and underlying adsorption mechanism. Engineered biochar are derivatives of pristine biochar that are modified by various physico-chemical and biological procedures to improve their adsorption capacities for contaminants. This review will promote the possibility to expand the application of biochar for restoration of degraded lands in the industrial area or saline soil, and further increase the useable area. This review shows that application of biochar is a win-win strategy for recycling and utilization of waste biomass and environmental remediation. Application of biochar for remediation of contaminated soils may provide a new solution to the problem of soil pollution. However, these studies were performed mainly in a laboratory or a small scale, hence, further investigations are required to fill the research gaps and to check real-time applicability of engineered biochar on the industrial contaminated sites for its large-scale application.
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- Riti Thapar Kapoor
- Centre for Plant and Environmental Biotechnology, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, 201 313, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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- Institute of Chemical Technology and Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Technology, Poznan University of Technology, Berdychowo 4, 60965, Poznan, Poland.
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Luo C, Li S, Ren P, Yan F, Wang L, Guo B, Zhao Y, Yang Y, Sun J, Gao P, Ji P. Enhancing the carbon content of coal gangue for composting through sludge amendment: A feasibility study. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 348:123439. [PMID: 38325505 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123439] [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: 09/15/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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Cocomposting coal gangue and sludge eliminates the challenge of utilizing coal gangue. However, there is limited understanding about the feasibility of cocomposting sludge and coal gangue, as well as the composting indicators, functional microorganisms, and safety risks involved. Therefore, this study evaluated the feasibility of enhancing carbon composting in coal gangue by incorporating sludge along with sawdust as a conditioner. Three laboratory-scale reactors were designed and labeled as T1 (20 % coal gangue, 60 % sludge, and 20 % sawdust), T2 (40 % coal gangue, 40 % sludge, and 20 % sawdust), and T3 (60 % coal gangue, 20 % sludge, and 20 % sawdust). Seed germination and plant growth assessments were conducted to ensure compost stability and assess phytotoxicity to cabbage (Brassica rapa chinensis L.) in terms of growth and biomass. The results indicated that the temperature, pH, EC and ammonia nitrogen of all three reactor conditions met the requirements for product decomposition. Composting was successfully achieved when the sludge proportion was 20 % (T3). However, when the sludge proportion was markedly high (T1), the harmlessness of the compost was reduced. The germination indices of T1, T2, and T3 reached 95 %, 122 %, and 119 % at maturity, respectively. This confirmed that the harmless cycle, which involved promoting condensation and aromatization, enhancing decay, and reducing composting time, was shorter in T2 and T3 than in T1. Coal gangue can also serve as a beneficial habitat for microorganisms, promoting an increase in their population and activity. Potting experiments in sandy soil revealed that the mechanism of action of compost products in soil included not only the enhancement of soil nutrients but also the improvement of soil texture. The results of this study suggest that using coal gangue as a raw material for composting is an efficient and environmentally friendly approach for producing organic fertilizers.
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- Chi Luo
- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- Institute of Agricultural Quality Standard and Testing Technology, Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, 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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Zheng X, Zou D, Wu Q, Zhang L, Tang J, Liu F, Xiao Z. Speciation, leachability, and phytoaccessibility of heavy metals during thermochemical liquefaction of contaminated peanut straw. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2024; 176:20-29. [PMID: 38246074 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2024.01.024] [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: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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In this study, the speciation, leachability, phytoaccessibility, and environmental risks of heavy metals (Cd, Zn, and Cu) during liquefaction of contaminated peanut straw in ethanol at different temperatures (220, 260, 300, 340, and 380 °C) were comprehensively investigated. The results showed that elevated temperatures facilitated heavy metal accumulation in the biochar. The acid-soluble/exchangeable and reducible fraction percentages of heavy metals were substantially reduced in the biochar after liquefaction as the temperature increased, and the oxidizable fraction became the dominant heavy metal fraction, accounting for 44.14-78.67%. Furthermore, although an excessively high liquefaction temperature (380 °C) increased the residual fraction percentages of Zn and Cu, it was detrimental to Cd immobilization. The acid-soluble/exchangeable Cd in the contaminated peanut straw readily migrates to the bio-oil during liquefaction, with the highest concentration of 1.60 mg/kg at 260 °C liquefaction temperature, whereas Zn and Cu are predominantly bound to the unexchangeable fraction in the bio-oil. Liquefaction inhibited heavy metal leachability and phytoaccessibility in biochar, the lowest extraction rates of Cd, Zn, and Cu were 0.71%, 1.66% and 0.95% by diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid, respectively. However, the leaching and extraction concentrations increased when the temperature was raised to 380 °C. Additionally, heavy metal risk was reduced from medium and high risk to no and low risk. In summary, liquefaction reduces heavy metal toxicity and the risks associated with contaminated peanut straw, and a temperature range of 300-340 °C for ethanol liquefaction can be considered optimal for stabilizing heavy metals.
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- Xiaochen Zheng
- College of Environment and Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China; Key Laboratory for Rural Ecosystem Health in Dongting Lake Area of Hunan Province, Changsha 410128, PR China
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- College of Environment and Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China; Key Laboratory for Rural Ecosystem Health in Dongting Lake Area of Hunan Province, Changsha 410128, PR China
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- College of Environment and Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China; Key Laboratory for Rural Ecosystem Health in Dongting Lake Area of Hunan Province, Changsha 410128, PR China
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- Moutai Institute, Renhuai, Guizhou 564507, PR China
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- College of Environment and Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China; Key Laboratory for Rural Ecosystem Health in Dongting Lake Area of Hunan Province, Changsha 410128, PR China
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- College of Environment and Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China; Key Laboratory for Rural Ecosystem Health in Dongting Lake Area of Hunan Province, Changsha 410128, PR China; College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China
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- College of Environment and Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China; Key Laboratory for Rural Ecosystem Health in Dongting Lake Area of Hunan Province, Changsha 410128, PR China.
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He X, Peng Z, Zhu Y, Chen Y, Huang Y, Xiong J, Fang C, Du S, Wang L, Zhou L, Huang G, Han L. Wheat straw biochar as an additive in swine manure Composting: An in-depth analysis of mixed material particle characteristics and interface interactions. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2024; 176:41-51. [PMID: 38262072 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2024.01.017] [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: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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In recent research, biochar has been proven to reduce the greenhouse gases and promote organic matter during the composting. However, gas degradation may be related to the microstructure of compost. To investigate the mechanism of biochar additive, composting was performed using swine manure, wheat straw and biochar and representative solid compost samples were analyzed to characterize the mixed biochar and compost particles. We focused on the microscale, such as the particle size distributions, surface morphologies, aerobic layer thicknesses and the functional groups. The biochar and compost particle agglomerations gradually became weaker and the predominant particle size in the experiment group was < 200 μm. The aerobic layer thickness (Lp) was determined by infrared spectroscopy using the wavenumbers 2856 and 1568 cm-1, which was 0-50 μm increased as composting proceeded in both groups. The biochar increased Lp and facilitated oxygen penetrating the compost particle cores. Besides, in the biochar-swine manure particle interface, the aliphatic compound in the organic components degraded and the content of aromaticity increased with the composting process, which was indicated by the absorption intensity at 2856 cm-1 decreasing trend and the absorption intensity at 1568 cm-1 increasing trend. In summary, biochar performed well in the microscale of compost pile.
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- Xueqin He
- China Agricultural University, China.
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- Xinjiang Qianhai Farm Biotechnology Development Co., Ltd, China
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- China Agricultural University, China
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- Chinese Academy of Agricultural Mechanization Sciences Group Co., Ltd, China
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- China Agricultural University, China
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Dong X, Chu Y, Tong Z, Sun M, Meng D, Yi X, Gao T, Wang M, Duan J. Mechanisms of adsorption and functionalization of biochar for pesticides: A review. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 272:116019. [PMID: 38295734 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116019] [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: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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Agricultural production relies heavily on pesticides. However, factors like inefficient application, pesticide resistance, and environmental conditions reduce their effective utilization in agriculture. Subsequently, pesticides transfer into the soil, adversely affecting its physicochemical properties, microbial populations, and enzyme activities. Different pesticides interacting can lead to combined toxicity, posing risks to non-target organisms, biodiversity, and organism-environment interactions. Pesticide exposure may cause both acute and chronic effects on human health. Biochar, with its high specific surface area and porosity, offers numerous adsorption sites. Its stability, eco-friendliness, and superior adsorption capabilities render it an excellent choice. As a versatile material, biochar finds use in agriculture, environmental management, industry, energy, and medicine. Added to soil, biochar helps absorb or degrade pesticides in contaminated areas, enhancing soil microbial activity. Current research primarily focuses on biochar produced via direct pyrolysis for pesticide adsorption. Studies on functionalized biochar for this purpose are relatively scarce. This review examines biochar's pesticide absorption properties, its characteristics, formation mechanisms, environmental impact, and delves into adsorption mechanisms, functionalization methods, and their prospects and limitations.
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- Xu Dong
- Institute of Plant Protection and Agro-Product Safety, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei 230031, China; Department of Pesticide Science, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; Key Laboratory of Agro-Product Safety Risk Evaluation (Hefei), Ministry of Agriculture, Hefei 230031, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection and Agro-Product Safety, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei 230031, China; Key Laboratory of Agro-Product Safety Risk Evaluation (Hefei), Ministry of Agriculture, Hefei 230031, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection and Agro-Product Safety, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei 230031, China; Key Laboratory of Agro-Product Safety Risk Evaluation (Hefei), Ministry of Agriculture, Hefei 230031, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection and Agro-Product Safety, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei 230031, China; Key Laboratory of Agro-Product Safety Risk Evaluation (Hefei), Ministry of Agriculture, Hefei 230031, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection and Agro-Product Safety, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei 230031, China; Key Laboratory of Agro-Product Safety Risk Evaluation (Hefei), Ministry of Agriculture, Hefei 230031, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection and Agro-Product Safety, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei 230031, China; Key Laboratory of Agro-Product Safety Risk Evaluation (Hefei), Ministry of Agriculture, Hefei 230031, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection and Agro-Product Safety, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei 230031, China; Key Laboratory of Agro-Product Safety Risk Evaluation (Hefei), Ministry of Agriculture, Hefei 230031, China
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- Department of Pesticide Science, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China.
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- Institute of Plant Protection and Agro-Product Safety, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei 230031, China; Key Laboratory of Agro-Product Safety Risk Evaluation (Hefei), Ministry of Agriculture, Hefei 230031, 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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Yang X, Wang B, Zhang P, Song X, Cheng F. Adsorption and reduction of Cr(VI) by N, S co-doped porous carbon from sewage sludge and low-rank coal: Combining experiments and theoretical calculations. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 912:169265. [PMID: 38086485 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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Herein, a novel N, S co-doped porous carbon (S5C5-AC) for Cr(VI) removal was prepared by co-hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) of sewage sludge (SS) and low-rank coal (LC) combining with KOH modification. The results showed that S5C5-AC had excellent adsorption performance on Cr(VI), and lower pH value, higher initial concentration and longer contact time were beneficial for Cr(VI) adsorption. The adsorption kinetics and isotherms revealed that Cr(VI) adsorption by S5C5-AC was homogeneous and dominated by chemisorption. The adsorption isotherm showed that the maximum equilibrium adsorption capacity of S5C5-AC for Cr(VI) was 382.04 mg/g at 25 °C. Furthermore, the results showed that the main mechanisms for Cr(VI) removal were the pore filling, electrostatic interaction and reduction. Moreover, the electron transfer mechanism during the adsorption and reduction process was further explored at the molecular and electronic levels by density functional theory (DFT) and front orbital theory (FOT) simulations. The analysis of DFT and FOT indicated that the synergistic effect between S and N functional groups was exhibited during the Cr(VI) removal process. Considering the existence of synergistic effects between N and S functional groups during adsorption, the S and N content and form were modified collaboratively. Increasing the relative content of pyrrolic N may be the most effective pathway for improving removal performance. Besides that, S5C5-AC exhibited excellent adsorption capacity over a high coexisting ion concentration range and various actual water bodies and regeneration performance, which indicated that S5C5-AC had promising potential for the remediation of wastewater in industrial applications.
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- Xiaoyang Yang
- Engineering Research Center of CO(2) Emission Reduction and Resource Utilization - Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Institute of Resources and Environment Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- Engineering Research Center of CO(2) Emission Reduction and Resource Utilization - Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Institute of Resources and Environment Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China.
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- Engineering Research Center of CO(2) Emission Reduction and Resource Utilization - Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Institute of Resources and Environment Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- Engineering Research Center of CO(2) Emission Reduction and Resource Utilization - Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Institute of Resources and Environment Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- Engineering Research Center of CO(2) Emission Reduction and Resource Utilization - Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Institute of Resources and Environment Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China.
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Yang X, Fan J, Jiang L, Zhu F, Yan Z, Li X, Jiang P, Li X, Xue S. Using Fe/H 2O 2-modified biochar to realize field-scale Sb/As stabilization and soil structure improvement in an Sb smelting site. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 912:168775. [PMID: 38016550 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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Antimony (Sb) and arsenic (As) released from the Sb smelting activities pose a major environmental risk and ecological degradation in Sb smelting sites. Here the effects of Fe/H2O2 modified biochar (Fe@H2O2-BC) on the synchronous stabilization of Sb/As and the improvement of soil structure in a typical Sb smelting site in Southern China based on a 1-year field experiment were studied. Application of ≥1 % (w/w) Fe@H2O2-BC could stably decrease the leaching concentrations of Sb and As of the polluted soils to Environmental quality standards for surface water Chinese Level III (GB3838-2002). Compared to the untreated soils, the stabilization efficiency of soil Sb and As treated by Fe@H2O2-BC reached 90.7 % ~ 95.7 % and 89.6 % ~ 90.8 %, respectively. The residue fractions of Sb/As in the soils increased obviously, and the bio-availability of Sb/As decreased by 65.0-95.6 % and 91.1-96.0 %, respectively. Moreover, Fe@H2O2-BC addition elevated soil organic carbon content, increased soil porosity, and improved water retention capacity, indicating the positive effects on soil structure and functions. Advanced mineral identification and characterization systems showed that Sb/As usually occurred in Fe-bearing minerals and stabilized by surface complexation and co-precipitation. The findings demonstrated that 1 % (w/w) Fe@H2O2-BC was appropriate to Sb/As stabilization and soil function recovery following field conditions, which provided potential application for ecological restoration in Sb smelting sites.
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- Xingwang Yang
- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, PR China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, PR China; South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Guangzhou 510655, PR China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, PR China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, PR China.
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- Hunan Bisenyuan energy saving and environmental protection Co., LTD, Yiyang 413000, PR China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, PR China
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- Hunan Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Changsha 410018, PR China
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- Hunan Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Changsha 410018, PR China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, PR China.
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Wang J, Wang B, Bian R, He W, Liu Y, Shen G, Xie H, Feng Y. Bibliometric analysis of biochar-based organic fertilizers in the past 15 years: Focus on ammonia volatilization and greenhouse gas emissions during composting. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 243:117853. [PMID: 38070856 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117853] [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: 09/23/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
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Biochar-based organic fertilizer is a new type of ecological fertilizer formulated with organic fertilizers using biochar as the primary conditioning agent, which has received wide attention and application in recent years. This study conducted a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the main hot spots and research trends in the field of biochar-based organic fertilizer research by collecting indicators (publication year, number, prominent authors, and research institutions) in the Web of Science database. The results showed that the research in biochar-based organic fertilizer has been in a rapid development stage since 2015, with exponential growth in publications number; the main institution with the highest publications number was Northwest Agriculture & Forestry University; the researchers with the highest number of publications was Mukesh Kumar Awasthi; the most publications country is China by Dec 30, 2022. The hot spots of biochar-based organic fertilizer research have been nitrogen utilization, greenhouse gas emission, composting product quality and soil fertility. Biochar reduces ammonia volatilization and greenhouse gas emissions from compost mainly through adsorption. The results showed that adding 10% biochar was an effective measure to achieve co-emission reduction of ammonia and greenhouse gases in composting process. In addition, biochar modification or combination with other additives should be the focus of future research to mitigate ammonia and greenhouse gas emissions from composting processes.
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- Jixiang Wang
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China; Key Laboratory of Agro-Environment in Downstream of Yangtze Plain, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, 210014, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- Institute of Resources, Ecosystem and Environment of Agriculture and Center of Biomass and Biochar Green Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, 1 Weigang, Nanjing, 210095, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China; Key Laboratory of Agro-Environment in Downstream of Yangtze Plain, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, 210014, China
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- Research Center of IoT Agriculture Applications/Institute of Agricultural Information, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, 210014, China
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- Baoshan Branch of Yunnan Tobacco Company, Baoshan, 67800, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Environment in Downstream of Yangtze Plain, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, 210014, China
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Ma W, Han R, Zhang W, Zhang H, Chen L, Zhu L. Magnetic biochar enhanced copper immobilization in agricultural lands: Insights from adsorption precipitation and redox. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 352:120058. [PMID: 38219671 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120058] [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: 08/27/2023] [Revised: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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Biochar has exceeded expectations for heavy metal immobilization and has been prepared from widely available sources and inexpensive materials. In this research, coconut shell biochar (CSB), bamboo biochar (BC), magnetic coconut shell charcoal (MCSB), and magnetic bamboo biochar (MBC) were manufactured via co-pyrolysis, and their adsorption properties were tested. The pseudo-secondary (R2 = 0.980-0.985) adsorption kinetic fittings for the four biochas were superior to the pseudo-primary kinetics (R2 = 0.969-0.982). Unmodified biochar adsorption isotherms were more consistent with the Freundlich model, while magnetic biochar fitted Langmuir models better. The maximum adsorption capacity of MCSB for Cu(Ⅱ) reached 371.50 mg g-1. The adsorption mechanisms quantitatively analysis of the biochar indicated that chemical precipitation and ion exchange contributed to the adsorption, in which the magnetic biochar metal-π complexation also enhanced the adsorption. The pot experiment revealed that MCSB (2.0 %DW) significantly enhanced the biomass of lettuce, and facilitated the immobilization of DTPA-Cu (p < 0.05). SEM-EDS, XPS, and FTIR were utilized for morphological characterization and functional group identification, and the increased active adsorption sites (-OH, -COOH, CO, and Fe-O) of MCSB enhanced chemisorption and π-π EDA complexation with Cu(Ⅱ). EEM-PARAFAC and RDA analysis further elucidated that magnetic biochar immobilized copper and reduced biotoxicity (efficiency: 76.12%) by adjusting soil pH, phosphate, and SOM release (negative correlation). The presence of iron oxides (FeOx) promoted in situ adsorption of metallic copper and offered new insights into soil remediation.
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- Wucheng Ma
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resources Development of Shallow Lakes, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China; College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China.
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- CSD Water Service Co., Ltd. Jiangsu Branch, Nanjing, 210000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resources Development of Shallow Lakes, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China; College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resources Development of Shallow Lakes, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China; College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resources Development of Shallow Lakes, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China; College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resources Development of Shallow Lakes, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China; College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China.
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Rombel A, Różyło K, Oleszczuk P. The high dose of biochar reduces polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons losses during co-composting of sewage sludge and wheat straw. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 351:119628. [PMID: 38070423 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119628] [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: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2024]
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The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of the biochar (BC) dose on solvent extractable (Ctot) and freely dissolved (Cfree) polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) content during co-composting. A significantly better reduction of Σ16 Ctot PAHs after 98 days occurred during composting with BC (for 1% of BC - 44% and for 5% of BC - 23%) than in the control (15%). Despite the relatively high reduction of Ctot PAHs in the experiment with 5% BC rate, the content of the PAHs was still the highest compared to other variants. Regarding Cfree PAHs, 5% rate of BC resulted in the best reduction of PAHs, while the 1% BC dose resulted in a lower reduction of Cfree than the control. For 1% BC, PAHs losses was more effective, and sequestration processes played a less significant role than in the experiment with 5% dose of BC. The total and dissolved organic carbon, and ash were predominantly responsible for Ctot and Cfree losses, and additionally pH for Cfree. The results of the experiment indicate that BC performs a crucial role in composting, affecting the Ctot and Cfree PAHs in the compost but the final effect strictly depends on the BC dose.
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- Aleksandra Rombel
- Department of Radiochemistry and Environmental Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Agricultural Ecology, Faculty of Agrobioengineering, University of Life Sciences, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Radiochemistry and Environmental Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Lublin, Poland.
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Pan C, Yang H, Gao W, Wei Z, Song C, Mi J. Optimization of organic solid waste composting process through iron-related additives: A systematic review. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 351:119952. [PMID: 38171126 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119952] [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: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Composting is an environmentally friendly method that facilitates the biodegradation of organic solid waste, ultimately transforming it into stable end-products suitable for various applications. The element iron (Fe) exhibits flexibility in form and valence. The typical Fe-related additives include zero-valent-iron, iron oxides, ferric and ferrous ion salts, which can be targeted to drive composting process through different mechanisms and are of keen interest to academics. Therefore, this review integrated relevant literature from recent years to provide more comprehensive overview about the influence and mechanisms of various Fe-related additives on composting process, including organic components conversion, humus formation and sequestration, changes in biological factors, stability and safety of composting end-products. Meanwhile, it was recommended that further research be conducted on the deep action mechanisms, biochemical pathways, budget balance analysis, products stability and application during organic solid waste composting with Fe-related additives. This review provided guidance for the subsequent targeted application of Fe-related additives in compost, thereby facilitating cost reduction and promoting circular economy objectives.
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- Chaonan Pan
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Animal and Plant Resistance, College of Life Sciences, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin, 300387, China; College of Life Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Animal and Plant Resistance, College of Life Sciences, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin, 300387, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Animal and Plant Resistance, College of Life Sciences, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin, 300387, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Animal and Plant Resistance, College of Life Sciences, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin, 300387, China.
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- College of Life Science, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, 252000, China
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- College of Life Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China
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Posada-Baquero R, Fernández-López C, Hennecke D, Ortega-Calvo JJ. Integrating bioavailability measurements in persistence testing of partially biodegradable organic chemicals in soil. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 909:168460. [PMID: 37956845 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168460] [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: 09/15/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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Overestimation of risk is one of the main problems in environmental risk assessments if only total concentration of organic pollutants is considered. In this study, we integrated bioavailability measurements into persistence testing of pollutants in soil to show that it is the key to have a more realistic environmental risk assessment (ERA). To this integration, two standardized methods were used: OECD 307, as persistence test, and ISO 16751: 2020, to bioavailability measurements based on 20 h extractions with a strong adsorbent (Tenax), using pyrene and carbamazepine as model test substances. Because the ISO method was initially designed for nonpolar compounds with log Kow > 3, a slight adaptation was necessary for carbamazepine (log Kow = 2.7), assuming this also as an extension of the applicability domain of the method. During the biodegradation of these compounds, the mineralization extents did not exceed 4 %, giving rise to transformation products. Therefore, the bioavailability measurements covered both the parent compound and the metabolites produced. In the case of pyrene, the partial transformation carried out by a specialized microbial inoculum accounted for, respectively, 32 % or 40 % of the initial concentration (4 mg kg-1) in unamended or compost-amended soil. Only 1 % was present as hydrophilic transformation products that were not trapped by Tenax, but partitioned into the water. The nonbioavailable residue increased in both soils after biodegradation. The distribution of chemicals in the different phases of the system was the key to assess more realistically the shifts in bioavailability during persistence testing. The same procedure was carried out for carbamazepine where an additional desorption study showed a slower desorption rate of the parent compound after incubation. In this case, 25 % of transformation products was mobilized to the aqueous phase. Our results show that bioavailability measurements provide valuable information when integrated in persistence testing, therefore contributing to realism in prospective ERA scenarios.
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- Rosa Posada-Baquero
- Instituto de Recursos Naturales y Agrobiología (IRNAS), C.S.I.C., Avenida Reina Mercedes, 10, E-41012 Seville, Spain
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- Centro Universitario de la Defensa, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, C/Coronel López Peña S/N, Santiago de La Ribera, 30720 Murcia, Spain
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- Fraunhover Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology, Auf dem Aberg Schmallenberg, Germany
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- Instituto de Recursos Naturales y Agrobiología (IRNAS), C.S.I.C., Avenida Reina Mercedes, 10, E-41012 Seville, Spain.
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Park C, Kim EJ. Comparison of microalgal hydrochar and pyrochar: production, physicochemical properties, and environmental application. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:2521-2532. [PMID: 38066271 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-31317-7] [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: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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Microalgal biomass has been considered the third-generation biofuel production feedstock, but microalgae-derived biochar still needs to be thoroughly understood. This study aims to evaluate the production and physicochemical properties of microalgae-derived hydrochar produced by hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) process by comparison with pyrochar produced by dry thermal carbonization (DTC) process for environmental applications. Microalgal biochar was produced with commercially available Chlorella vulgaris microalgae using HTC and DTC processes under various temperature conditions. Pyrochar presented higher pH, ash contents, porosity, and surface area than hydrochar. Hydrochar gave more oxygen-containing functional groups on the surface and higher lead adsorption than pyrochar, making the microalgal hydrochar applicable in soil amendment and various environmental remediations. HTC could be an economically feasible thermochemical process for microalgal biochar production. It can produce hydrochar with high production yield from wet microalgae at low temperatures without a drying process.
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- Chaerin Park
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Mokpo National University, 1666 Yongsan-Ro, Cheongye-Myeon, Muan-Gun, Jeollanam-Do, 58554, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Mokpo National University, 1666 Yongsan-Ro, Cheongye-Myeon, Muan-Gun, Jeollanam-Do, 58554, Republic of Korea.
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Jiang Z, Zhang P, Wu Y, Wu X, Ni H, Lu Q, Zang S. Long-term surface composts application enhances saline-alkali soil carbon sequestration and increases bacterial community stability and complexity. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 240:117425. [PMID: 37875172 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117425] [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: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023]
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Organic composts could remediate saline-alkali soils on agricultural land by amending soil micro-environment which is one of the main strategies for resourceful treatment and recycling of livestock manure. However, it was still unknown how long-term surface application of organic composts affects the microhabitat and bacterial community characteristics and assembly processes on the profile. We examined the features of the soil properties, bacterial community, and assembly models after 7-years composts application. Physicochemical indicators, enzyme activities, and bacterial diversity of the saline-alkali farmland were all enhanced by the surface composts application, particularly in the 0-20 cm. The network analysis showed that the surface application of composts significantly enhanced the robustness and topological characteristics of the bacterial community and that bacteria from Acidobacteriota were the keystone of the saline-alkali soils improvement. Composts also greatly increased the ecological niche of the bacterial community, while stochastic processes (mainly dispersal limitation) significantly shaped the bacterial community compared to the control. Structural equation modeling indicated that composts application promoted bacterial community succession, which in turn promoted elevated total organic carbon and improved saline-alkali soils properties. Overall, the study linked the ecological characteristics of soil microhabitats and bacterial communities during the restoration of saline-alkali soils by long-term surface application of composts, providing the management and remediation of saline-alkali agricultural soil with a theoretical foundation and technological support.
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- Ziwei Jiang
- Heilongjiang Province Key Laboratory of Geographical Environment Monitoring and Spatial Information Service in Cold Regions, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, China; Heilongjiang Province Collaborative Innovation Center of Cold Region Ecological Safety, Harbin 150025, China
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- Heilongjiang Province Key Laboratory of Geographical Environment Monitoring and Spatial Information Service in Cold Regions, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, China; Heilongjiang Province Collaborative Innovation Center of Cold Region Ecological Safety, Harbin 150025, China
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- Heilongjiang Province Key Laboratory of Geographical Environment Monitoring and Spatial Information Service in Cold Regions, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, China; Heilongjiang Province Collaborative Innovation Center of Cold Region Ecological Safety, Harbin 150025, China
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- Cryosphere Research Station on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, State Key Laboratory of Cryospheric Science, Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Heilongjiang Academy of Forestry, Harbin 150040, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, China.
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- Heilongjiang Province Key Laboratory of Geographical Environment Monitoring and Spatial Information Service in Cold Regions, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, China; Heilongjiang Province Collaborative Innovation Center of Cold Region Ecological Safety, Harbin 150025, China.
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Nain P, Purakayastha TJ, Sarkar B, Bhowmik A, Biswas S, Kumar S, Shukla L, Biswas DR, Bandyopadhyay KK, Agarwal BK, Saha ND. Nitrogen-enriched biochar co-compost for the amelioration of degraded tropical soil. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2024; 45:246-261. [PMID: 36045480 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2022.2103742] [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: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Tropical soils are often deeply weathered and vulnerable to degradation having low pH and unfavorable Al/Fe levels, which can constrain crop production. This study aims to examine nitrogen-enriched novel biochar co-composts prepared from rice straw, maize stover, and gram residue in various mixing ratios of the biochar and their feedstock materials for the amelioration of acidic tropical soil. Three pristine biochar and six co-composts were prepared, characterized, and evaluated for improving the chemical and biological quality of the soil against a conventional lime treatment. The pH, cation exchange capacity (CEC), calcium carbonate equivalence (CCE) and nitrogen content of co-composts varied between 7.78-8.86, 25.3-30.5 cmol (p+) kg-1, 25.5-30.5%, and 0.81-1.05%, respectively. The co-compost prepared from gram residue biochar mixed with maize stover at a 1:7 dry-weight ratio showed the highest rise in soil pH and CEC, giving an identical performance with the lime treatment and significantly better effect (p < .05) than the unamended control. Agglomerates of calcite and dolomite in biochar co-composts, and surface functional groups contributed to pH neutralization and increased CEC of the amended soil. The co-composts also significantly (p < .05) increased the dehydrogenase (1.87 µg TPF g-1 soil h-1), β-glucosidase (90 µg PNP g-1 soil h-1), and leucine amino peptidase (3.22 µmol MUC g-1 soil h-1) enzyme activities in the soil, thereby improving the soil's biological quality. The results of this study are encouraging for small-scale farmers in tropical developing countries to sustainably reutilize crop residues via biochar-based co-composting technology.
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- Pooja Nain
- Division of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Division of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK
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- Division of Design of Experiments, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, New Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Division of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Division of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Division of Microbiology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Division of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Division of Agricultural Physics, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
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- Division of Environment Science, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, Delhi, India
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Gattupalli M, Dashora K, Mishra M, Javed Z, Tripathi GD. Microbial bioprocess performance in nanoparticle-mediated composting. Crit Rev Biotechnol 2023; 43:1193-1210. [PMID: 36510336 DOI: 10.1080/07388551.2022.2106178] [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: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Microbial composting is one of the most cost-effective techniques for degradation, remediation, nutrition, etc. Currently, there is faster growth and development in nanotechnology in different sectors. This development leads nanoparticles (NPs) to enter into the composts in different ways. First, unintentional entry of NPs into the composts via: waste discharge, buried solid waste, surface runoff, direct disposal into wastes (consumer goods, food, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products). Second, intentional mediation of the NPs in the composting process is a novel approach developed to enhance the degradation rate of wastes and as a nutrient for plants. The presence of NPs in the composts can cause nanotoxicity. Conversely, their presence might also be beneficial, such as soil reclamations, degradation, etc. Alternatively, metal NPs are also helpful for all living organisms, including microorganisms, in various biological processes, such as DNA replication, precursor biosynthesis, respiration, oxidative stress responses, and transcription. NPs show exemplary performance in multiple fields, whereas their role in composting process is worth studying. Consequently, this article aids the understanding of the role of NPs in the composting process and how far their presence can be beneficial. This article reviews the significance of NPs in: the composting process, microbial bioprocess performance during nano composting, basic life cycle assessment (LCA) of NP-mediated composting, and mode of action of the NPs in the soil matrix. This article also sheds insight on the notion of nanozymes and highlights their biocatalytic characterization, which will be helpful in future composting research.
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- Meghana Gattupalli
- Centre for Rural Development and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India
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- Centre for Rural Development and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India
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- Centre for Rural Development and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India
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- Centre for Rural Development and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India
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- Centre for Rural Development and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India
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Küçükağa Y, Facchin A, Alfonsi A, Costantini F, Kara S, Torri C. Development of a novel biochar-made porous monolith for enhanced C1 and H 2 fermentation. MethodsX 2023; 11:102296. [PMID: 37577168 PMCID: PMC10416014 DOI: 10.1016/j.mex.2023.102296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023] Open
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Biochar is a carbonaceous porous material that is produced through the thermal processing of biomass under oxygen-limited environment. Nevertheless, biochar is known to be an inexpensive and sustainable raw material with a wide range of possible applications. Recently, biochar has been discovered as an efficient biological catalyst for anaerobic conversion, mainly due to its highly porous structure with micro and macro channels, which procures a viable living area for attached-grown microorganisms. Whereas it is never applied to improve the biological conversion of gas substances such as C1 (e.g., CO, CO2) and H2, which is a promising research area with increasing commercial interest. However, considering that biological reaction is limited by the target water solubility of gas substrates, special attention is required when combining biochar for gas fermentation. The goal was to create a novel gas sparger where the biofilm grows on biochar, thus improving the interaction with the gaseous substrate. For this purpose, polystyrene foam and powdered biochar were compounded to form a mouldable composite, which was then cast as a porous monolith.•Biochar-made sparger (BS) was investigated for the homoacetogenic conversion of H2 gas via microbial mixed cultures as opposed to a control test equipped with a stone sparger.•BS showed a significantly better performance in terms of biological gas fixation rate (36% more than control) and productivity (8.5 gCOD L-1 d-1).
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- Yusuf Küçükağa
- Department of Chemistry “Giacomo Ciamician”, University of Bologna, Laboratori “R. Sartori”, Via Sant'Alberto 163, Ravenna 48123, Italy
- Interdepartmental Research Center for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRSA), University of Bologna, Via Sant'Alberto, 163, Ravenna, Italy
- Environmental Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Gebze Technical University, Kocaeli 41400, Turkiye
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- Department of Chemistry “Giacomo Ciamician”, University of Bologna, Laboratori “R. Sartori”, Via Sant'Alberto 163, Ravenna 48123, Italy
- Interdepartmental Research Center for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRSA), University of Bologna, Via Sant'Alberto, 163, Ravenna, Italy
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- Interdepartmental Research Center for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRSA), University of Bologna, Via Sant'Alberto, 163, Ravenna, Italy
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- Interdepartmental Research Center for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRSA), University of Bologna, Via Sant'Alberto, 163, Ravenna, Italy
- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences, University of Bologna, Ravenna, Italy
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- Environmental Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Gebze Technical University, Kocaeli 41400, Turkiye
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- Department of Chemistry “Giacomo Ciamician”, University of Bologna, Laboratori “R. Sartori”, Via Sant'Alberto 163, Ravenna 48123, Italy
- Interdepartmental Research Center for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRSA), University of Bologna, Via Sant'Alberto, 163, Ravenna, Italy
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Rao JN, Parsai T. A comprehensive review on the decentralized composting systems for household biodegradable waste management. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 345:118824. [PMID: 37696186 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
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Municipal solid waste primarily consists of household biodegradable waste (HBW). HBW treatment is a crucial step in many countries due to rapid urbanization. Composting is an effective technique to treat HBW. However, conventional composting systems are unable to produce matured compost (MC), as well as releasing huge amounts of greenhouse and odorous gases. Therefore, this review attempts to suggest suitable composting system to manage HBW, role of additives and bulking agents in composting process, identify knowledge gaps and recommend future research directions. Centralized composting systems are unable to produce MC due to improper sorting and inadequate aeration for composting substrate. Recently, decentralized compost systems (DCS) are becoming more popular due to effective solid waste reduction at the household and/or community level itself, thereby reducing the burden on municipalities. Solid waste sorting and aeration for the composting substrate is easy at DCS, thereby producing MC. However, Mono-composting of HBW in DCS leads to production of immature compost and release greenhouse and odorous gases due to lower free air space and carbon-to-nitrogen ratios, and higher moisture content. Mixing HBW with additives and bulking agents in DCS resulted in a proper initial substrate for composting, allowing rapid degradation of substrate due to longer duration of thermophilic phase and produce MC within a shorter duration. However, people have lack of awareness about solid waste management is the biggest challenge. More studies are needed to eliminate greenhouse and odorous gases emissions by mixing different combinations of bulking agents and additives (mainly microbial additives) to HBW in DCS.
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- Jakki Narasimha Rao
- Research scholar, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi, Kamand, Himachal Pradesh, 175005, India.
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- Assistant professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600036, India.
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El Rasafi T, Haouas A, Tallou A, Chakouri M, Aallam Y, El Moukhtari A, Hamamouch N, Hamdali H, Oukarroum A, Farissi M, Haddioui A. Recent progress on emerging technologies for trace elements-contaminated soil remediation. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 341:140121. [PMID: 37690564 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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Abiotic stresses from potentially toxic elements (PTEs) have devastating impacts on health and survival of all living organisms, including humans, animals, plants, and microorganisms. Moreover, because of the rapid growing industrial activities together with the natural processes, soil contamination with PTEs has pronounced, which required an emergent intervention. In fact, several chemical and physical techniques have been employed to overcome the negative impacts of PTEs. However, these techniques have numerous drawback and their acceptance are usually poor as they are high cost, usually ineffectiveness and take longer time. In this context, bioremediation has emerged as a promising approach for reclaiming PTEs-contaminated soils through biological process using bacteria, fungus and plants solely or in combination. Here, we comprehensively reviews and critically discusses the processes by which microorganisms and hyperaccumulator plants extract, volatilize, stabilize or detoxify PTEs in soils. We also established a multi-technology repair strategy through the combination of different strategies, such as the application of biochar, compost, animal minure and stabilized digestate for stimulation of PTE remediation by hyperaccumulators plants species. The possible use of remote sensing of soil in conjunction with geographic information system (GIS) integration for improving soil bio-remediation of PTEs was discussed. By synergistically combining these innovative strategies, the present review will open very novel way for cleaning up PTEs-contaminated soils.
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- Taoufik El Rasafi
- Health and Environment Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences Ain Chock, Hassan II University, Casablanca, B.P 5366, Maarif, Casablanca, Morocco.
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- Department of Physical and Chemical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Via Vetoio, 67100, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Sciences - University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Italy
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- Team of Remote Sensing and GIS Applied to Geosciences and Environment, Department of Earth Sciences, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Beni Mellal, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Agro-Industrial and Medical Biotechnologies, Faculty of Science and Techniques, University of Sultan Moulay Slimane, Beni Mellal, Morocco; Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P) University, Ben Guerir, Morocco
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- Ecology and Environment Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences Ben Msik, Hassan II University, PO 7955, Sidi Othmane, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz, University Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah, Fes, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Agro-Industrial and Medical Biotechnologies, Faculty of Science and Techniques, University of Sultan Moulay Slimane, Beni Mellal, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Sustainable Development of Natural Resources, Polydisciplinary Faculty, USMS, Beni Mellal, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Agro-Industrial and Medical Biotechnologies, Faculty of Science and Techniques, University of Sultan Moulay Slimane, Beni Mellal, Morocco
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Sharma AK, Ghodke PK, Goyal N, Bobde P, Kwon EE, Lin KYA, Chen WH. A critical review on biochar production from pine wastes, upgradation techniques, environmental sustainability, and challenges. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 387:129632. [PMID: 37562491 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129632] [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: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 07/30/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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Pine wastes, including pine needles, cones, and wood, are abundantly produced as an agroforestry by-product globally and have shown tremendous potential for biochar production. Various thermochemical conversion technologies have exhibited promising results in converting pine wastes to biochar, displaying impressive performance. Hence, this review paper aims to investigate the possibilities and recent technological advancements for synthesizing biochar from pine waste. Furthermore, it explores techniques for enhancing the properties of biochar and its integrated applications in various fields, such as soil and water remediation, carbon sequestration, battery capacitor synthesis, and bio-coal production. Finally, the paper sheds light on the limitations of current strategies, emphasizing the need for further research and study to address the challenges in pine waste-based biochar synthesis. By promoting sustainable and effective utilization of pine wastes, this review contributes to environmental conservation and resource management.
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- Amit Kumar Sharma
- Department of Chemistry, Applied Sciences Cluster, School of Advance Engineering, and Centre for Alternate Energy Research (CAER), R&D, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES), Energy Acres Building, Bidholi, Dehradun 248007, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Calicut, Kozhikode 673601, Kerala, India
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES), School of Engineering, Energy Acres Building, Bidholi, Dehradun 248007, Uttarakhand, India
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- R & D, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, P.O. Bidholi Via-Prem Nagar, Dehradun 248007, India
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- Department of Earth Resources and Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering & Innovation and Development Center of Sustainable Agriculture, National Chung Hsing University, 250 Kuo-Kuang Road, Taichung, Taiwan; Institute of Analytical and Environmental Sciences, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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- Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan; Research Center for Smart Sustainable Circular Economy, Tunghai University, Taichung 407, Taiwan; Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taichung 411, Taiwan.
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Wang Y, Li D, Liu H, Wu D, Ai Y, Li J, Xu L, Liu W, Qu J, Tao Y, Wang J, Wang J, Zhang Y. Screening the optimal modified biochar for nitrogen retention in black soil. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:113088-113104. [PMID: 37848797 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-30295-0] [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: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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Reducing the environmental problems caused by nitrogen loss and nitrogen pollution is of great significance. The addition of biochar to soil is a new method for increasing nitrogen interception due to the special structural and physicochemical properties of biochar. The optimal modified biochar was screened out after acid-base modification and batch adsorption test in this paper. And then the effects of different soil and biochar mixing methods on soil physicochemical properties and nitrogen adsorption and retention were explored through soil column leaching test. The results showed that the biochar with a pyrolysis temperature of 700 °C had the best adsorption effect on nitrogen after being modified by 0.1 mol/L HCI, and the adsorption capacity of nitrate nitrogen reached 121.46 mg/g. The adsorption process of ammonia nitrogen and nitrate nitrogen conformed to the Langmuir model and was mainly homogeneous monolayer. After mixing the selected modified biochar with black soil, the pH increased by 4.77%, the content of ammonia nitrogen increased by 4.89%, and the nitrate content increased by 16.62%. In this study, the adsorption effect of biochar on nitrogen in black soil was discussed, so as to explore the optimal use of biochar in soil, which provided some reference basis for the relevant research.
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- Yifan Wang
- School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China
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- School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China
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- School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China
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- School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China
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- School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China
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- School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China
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- School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China
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- School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China
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- School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China
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- School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China
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- School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China
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- School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China
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- School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China.
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Hussain A, Wu SC, Le TH, Huang WY, Lin C, Bui XT, Ngo HH. Enhanced biodegradation of endocrine disruptor bisphenol A by food waste composting without bioaugmentation: Analysis of bacterial communities and their relative abundances. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 460:132345. [PMID: 37643575 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.132345] [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: 04/17/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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Composting with food waste was assessed for its efficacy in decontaminating Bisphenol A (BPA). In a BPA-treated compost pile, the initial concentration of BPA 847 mg kg-1 fell to 6.3 mg kg-1 (99% reduction) over a 45-day composting period. The biodegradation rate was at its highest when bacterial activity peaked in the mesophilic and thermophilic phases. The average rate of total biodegradation was 18.68 mg kg-1 day-1. Standard methods were used to assess physicochemical parameters of the compost matrix and gas chromatography combined with mass spectrometry (GC/MS) was used to identify BPA intermediates. Next-generation sequencing (NGS) was used to detect BPA degraders and the diverse bacterial communities involved in BPA decomposition. These communities were found consist of 12 phyla and 21 genera during the composting process and were most diversified during the maturation phase. Three dominant phyla, Firmicutes, Pseudomonadota, and Bacteroidetes, along with Lactobacillus, Proteus, Bacillus, and Pseudomonas were found to be the most responsible for BPA degradation. Different bacterial communities were found to be involved in the food waste compost biodegradation of BPA at different stages of the composting process. In conclusion, food waste composting can effectively remove BPA, resulting in a safe product. These findings might be used to expand bioremediation technologies to apply to a wide range of pollutants.
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- Adnan Hussain
- Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung, 811213 Taiwan
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- Department of Marine Environmental Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 81157, Taiwan
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- Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung, 811213 Taiwan
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- Department of Marine Environmental Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 81157, Taiwan
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- Department of Marine Environmental Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 81157, Taiwan; Maritime Science and Technology, College of Maritime, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 81157, Taiwan.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Waste Treatment Technology & Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), 268 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam; Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM), Linh Trung ward, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Viet Nam
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NWS 2007, Australia
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Ahmed T, Noman M, Qi Y, Shahid M, Hussain S, Masood HA, Xu L, Ali HM, Negm S, El-Kott AF, Yao Y, Qi X, Li B. Fertilization of Microbial Composts: A Technology for Improving Stress Resilience in Plants. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:3550. [PMID: 37896014 PMCID: PMC10609736 DOI: 10.3390/plants12203550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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Microbial compost plays a crucial role in improving soil health, soil fertility, and plant biomass. These biofertilizers, based on microorganisms, offer numerous benefits such as enhanced nutrient acquisition (N, P, and K), production of hydrogen cyanide (HCN), and control of pathogens through induced systematic resistance. Additionally, they promote the production of phytohormones, siderophore, vitamins, protective enzymes, and antibiotics, further contributing to soil sustainability and optimal agricultural productivity. The escalating generation of organic waste from farm operations poses significant threats to the environment and soil fertility. Simultaneously, the excessive utilization of chemical fertilizers to achieve high crop yields results in detrimental impacts on soil structure and fertility. To address these challenges, a sustainable agriculture system that ensures enhanced soil fertility and minimal ecological impact is imperative. Microbial composts, developed by incorporating characterized plant-growth-promoting bacteria or fungal strains into compost derived from agricultural waste, offer a promising solution. These biofertilizers, with selected microbial strains capable of thriving in compost, offer an eco-friendly, cost-effective, and sustainable alternative for agricultural practices. In this review article, we explore the potential of microbial composts as a viable strategy for improving plant growth and environmental safety. By harnessing the benefits of microorganisms in compost, we can pave the way for sustainable agriculture and foster a healthier relationship between soil, plants, and the environment.
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- Temoor Ahmed
- Xianghu Laboratory, Hangzhou 311231, China; (T.A.)
- Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China;
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China;
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- Xianghu Laboratory, Hangzhou 311231, China; (T.A.)
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan;
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan;
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- Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
- MEU Research Unit, Middle East University, Amman 11831, Jordan
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- Institute of Eco-Environmental Protection, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201403, China;
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Life Sciences, College of Science and Art Mahyel Aseer, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Xianghu Laboratory, Hangzhou 311231, China; (T.A.)
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- Xianghu Laboratory, Hangzhou 311231, China; (T.A.)
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China;
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Zhang T, Tang Y, Li H, Hu W, Cheng J, Lee X. A bibliometric review of biochar for soil carbon sequestration and mitigation from 2001 to 2020. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 264:115438. [PMID: 37683427 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115438] [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: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 11/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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To mitigate global warming and the greenhouse effect, biochar (BC) has been regarded as an important way of carbon sink. Therefore, this research explored the development trend of BC for soil carbon sequestration and mitigation from 2001 to 2020 based on bibliometric analysis. The results show that Yong Sik Ok and Johannes Lehmann are the top 2 high-impact authors. China, America, and Germany are the most widely collaborated countries, but China's research impact is lower than that of America. The Chinese Academy of Sciences has far more publications than any other institution, but Cornell University and Kangwon National University lead the way in terms of impact. Research hotspots can be divided into five clusters: (1) pyrolysis, nutrient, and microbial communities; (2) the immobilization of heavy metals; (3) crop yield and soil properties; (4) greenhouse gas, meta-analysis, and field experiment; (5) carbon fraction and sequestration. Reviews account for 60 % of the top 10 most highly cited papers, and eight of the top 10 focus on the early research period, setting the stage for the development of the BC field. Science of the Total Environment has the highest number of publications and total citations, and literature published in Soil Biology and Biochemistry is to some extent more likely to be cited. In the future, we need to carry out research in the following aspects: (1) Interaction mechanisms between BC, soil, and soil microbial communities. (2) Designing low-cost, high-yield, and high-effect optimization methods to improve the characteristics of BC. (3) Effect of BC on the environment and human health in long-term localization experiments. (4) Carbon sinks of BC need to be further evaluated on a global scale.
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- Tongkun Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Geochemistry, Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guiyang 550081, Guizhou Province, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- School of Public Health, the key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Geochemistry, Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guiyang 550081, Guizhou Province, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- School of Public Health, the key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Geochemistry, Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guiyang 550081, Guizhou Province, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Geochemistry, Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guiyang 550081, Guizhou Province, China.
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Liu Y, Deng B, Gu P, Pu Z, Xiao X, Rao C, Wen J. Fractional grey unequal-interval time-varying Lotka-Volterra model and its application for microbial communities in compost. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2023; 169:351-362. [PMID: 37523946 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2023.07.015] [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: 11/21/2022] [Revised: 07/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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Aerobic compost is an effective method for the treatment of livestock manure, which is usually accompanied by complex interspecific competition. Describing these competitive relationships through mathematical models can help understand the interaction of microorganisms and analyze the effect of exogenous additive to regulate the composting process. The common model for analyzing competition problem is the Lotka-Volterra model. However, the fixed parameters of the Lotka-Volterra model are not suitable to reflect the dynamic variations of the competitive relationship when the environmental conditions change during composting process. Therefore, this paper establishes a novel fractional grey unequal-interval time-varying Lotka-Volterra model. Firstly, a fractional grey derivate operator is proposed on the basis of the unequal interval of composting data and historical dependence of microbial growth. Secondly, considering the influence of temperature, a time-varying parameter matrix is defined to reflect the variation of competitive relationship at different composting phases, and it is estimated by forgetting factor recursive least squares. Thirdly, the optimal coefficients are optimized by grey prediction evolution algorithm. Finally, the proposed model is employed to analyze the chicken manure composting experiment. The results show that the proposed model has lower error criteria and more accurate trend of fitting curve than the other five existing models. The parameter matrix describes the dynamical variation of microbial competitive relationship in two taxonomic levels and reveals that effect of the exogenous additive is principally reacted in the thermophilic phase and the competitive advantage is shifted from Bacteroidota to Firmicutes after treatment with the exogenous additive.
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- Yichen Liu
- School of Science, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, PR China
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- Wuhan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan, 430208, PR China
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- Hubei Academy of Scientific and Technical Information, Wuhan, 430071, PR China
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- Wuhan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan, 430208, PR China
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- School of Science, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, PR China
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- School of Science, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, PR China
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- School of Science, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, PR China.
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Xu G, Wu Z, Tian Y, Wang J, Wang X, Cao Y. Effect of in situ vermicomposting combined with biochar application on soil properties and crop yields in the tomato monoculture system. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:87721-87733. [PMID: 37428324 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-28572-z] [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: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
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Vermicompost and biochar have been widely used to improve soil conditions. However, little information is available regarding the efficiency and effectiveness of in situ vermicomposting with biochar (IVB) in monoculture soils. In this study, we estimated the effects of IVB on soil physiochemical and microbial properties, crop yields, and fruit quality under the tomato monoculture system. The soil treatments considered were (i) untreated monoculture soil (MS, control), (ii) MS plus 1.5 t/ha biochar applied to soil surface (MS+1.5BCS), (iii) MS plus 3 t/ha biochar applied to soil surface (MS+3BCS), (iv) MS mixed with 1.5 t/ha biochar (MS+1.5BCM), (v) MS mixed with 3 t/ha biochar (MS+3BCM), (vi) in situ vermicomposting (VC), (vii) VC plus 1.5 t/ha biochar applied to VC surface (VC+1.5BCS), (viii) VC plus 3 t/ha biochar applied to VC surface (VC+3BCS), (ix) VC mixed with 1.5 t/ha biochar (VC+1.5BCM), and (x) VC mixed with 3 t/ha biochar (VC+3BCM). In general, soil pH varied from 7.68 to 7.96 under VC-related treatments. The microbial diversity was much higher in bacterial communities (OTU: 2284-3194, Shannon index: 8.81-9.91) than in fungal communities (OTU: 392-782, Shannon index: 4.63-5.71) in VC-related treatments. Specifically, Proteobacteria was the dominant bacterial phylum, followed by Bacteroidota, Chloroflexi, Patescibacteria, Acidobacteriota, Firmicutes, and Myxococcota. It is worth noting that IVB-related treatments could increase the relative abundance of Acidobacteria and reduced the relative abundance of Bacteroidetes. In addition, the VC+1.5BCM treatment exhibited the greatest yield (9377.6 kg/667m2) and simultaneously showed higher fruit quality (vitamin C, 28.94 mg/100g; soluble sugar, 20.15%) as compared to other treatments. Our results suggested that in situ vermicomposting with biochar can improve soil properties and enhance both crop yields and fruit quality under the tomato monoculture system.
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- Guangya Xu
- School of Agronomy, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, 750021, People's Republic of China
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- School of Agronomy, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, 750021, People's Republic of China
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- School of Agronomy, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, 750021, People's Republic of China
- College of Horticulture, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, People's Republic of China
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- Station of Ningxia Horticulture Technical Extension, Yinchuan, 750001, People's Republic of China
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- School of Agronomy, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, 750021, People's Republic of China
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- School of Agronomy, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, 750021, People's Republic of China.
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Shrestha RK, Jacinthe PA, Lal R, Lorenz K, Singh MP, Demyan SM, Ren W, Lindsey LE. Biochar as a negative emission technology: A synthesis of field research on greenhouse gas emissions. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 2023; 52:769-798. [PMID: 36905388 DOI: 10.1002/jeq2.20475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Biochar is one of the few nature-based technologies with potential to help achieve net-zero emissions agriculture. Such an outcome would involve the mitigation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission from agroecosystems and optimization of soil organic carbon sequestration. Interest in biochar application is heightened by its several co-benefits. Several reviews summarized past investigations on biochar, but these reviews mostly included laboratory, greenhouse, and mesocosm experiments. A synthesis of field studies is lacking, especially from a climate change mitigation standpoint. Our objectives are to (1) synthesize advances in field-based studies that have examined the GHG mitigation capacity of soil application of biochar and (2) identify limitations of the technology and research priorities. Field studies, published before 2022, were reviewed. Biochar has variable effects on GHG emissions, ranging from decrease, increase, to no change. Across studies, biochar reduced emissions of nitrous oxide (N2 O) by 18% and methane (CH4 ) by 3% but increased carbon dioxide (CO2 ) by 1.9%. When biochar was combined with N-fertilizer, it reduced CO2 , CH4 , and N2 O emissions in 61%, 64%, and 84% of the observations, and biochar plus other amendments reduced emissions in 78%, 92%, and 85% of the observations, respectively. Biochar has shown potential to reduce GHG emissions from soils, but long-term studies are needed to address discrepancies in emissions and identify best practices (rate, depth, and frequency) of biochar application to agricultural soils.
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- Raj K Shrestha
- Horticulture and Crop Science, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Earth Sciences, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- CFAES Rattan Lal Center for Carbon Management and Sequestration, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- CFAES Rattan Lal Center for Carbon Management and Sequestration, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA
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- School of Environment and Natural Resources, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Horticulture and Crop Science, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Zhou S, Jiang Z, Shen J, Yao Q, Yang X, Li X, Awasthi MK, Zhang Z. Biochar-amended compost as a promising soil amendment for enhancing plant productivity: A meta-analysis study. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 879:163067. [PMID: 36972883 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.163067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2022] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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A meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the effect of biochar-amended compost (BAC) on plant productivity (PP) and soil quality. The analysis was based on observations from 47 peer-reviewed publications. The results showed that BAC application significantly increased PP by 74.9 %, the total nitrogen content of soil by 37.6 %, and the organic matter content of soil by 98.6 %. Additionally, BAC application significantly decreased the bioavailability of cadmium (-58.3 %), lead (-50.1 %), and zinc (-87.3 %). However, the bioavailability of copper increased by 30.1 %. The study explored the key factors regulating the response of PP to BAC through subgroup analysis. It was found that the increase in the organic matter content of the soil was the key mechanism for PP improvement. The recommended rate of BAC application for improving PP was found to be between 10 and 20 t ha-1. Overall, the findings of this study are significant in providing data support and technical guidance for the application of BAC in agricultural production. However, the high heterogeneity of BAC application conditions, soil properties, and plant types suggests that site-specific factors should be considered when applying BAC to soils.
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- Shunxi Zhou
- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing 100101, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China.
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Xu Z, Liang W, Zhang X, Yang X, Zhou S, Li R, Syed A, Bahkali AH, Kumar Awasthi M, Zhang Z. Effects of magnesite on nitrogen conversion and bacterial community during pig manure composting. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023:129325. [PMID: 37315627 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2023] [Revised: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The objective of this research was to elucidate the effect of varying proportions of magnesite (MS) addition - 0% (T1), 2.5% (T2), 5% (T3), 7.5% (T4), and 10% (T5) - on nitrogen transformation and bacterial community dynamics during pig manure composting. In comparison to T1 (control), MS treatments amplified the abundance of Firmicutes, Actinobacteriota, and Halanaerobiaeota, bolstered the metabolic functionality of associated microorganisms, and enhanced the nitrogenous substance metabolic pathway. A complementary effect in core bacillus species played a key role in nitrogen preservation. Compared to T1, 10% MS demonstrated the most substantial influence on composting because Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen increased by 58.31% and NH3 emission decreased by 41.52%. In conclusion, 10% MS appears to be optimal for pig manure composting, as it can augment microbial abundance and mitigate nitrogen loss. This study offers a more ecologically sound and economically viable method for curtailing nitrogen loss during composting.
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- Zhiming Xu
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 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 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China.
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Li H, Tan L, Liu W, Li X, Zhang D, Xu Y. Unraveling the effect of added microbial inoculants on ammonia emissions during co-composting of kitchen waste and sawdust: Core microorganisms and functional genes. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 874:162522. [PMID: 36868270 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.162522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Despite the role of microorganisms in nitrogen biotransformation has been extensively explored, how microorganisms mitigate NH3 emissions in the transformation of nitrogen throughout the composting system is rarely addressed. The present study explored the effect of microbial inoculants (MIs) and the contribution of different composted phases (solid, leachate, and gas) on NH3 emissions by constructing a co-composting system of kitchen waste and sawdust with and without the addition of MI. The results showed that NH3 emissions increased markedly after adding MIs, in which the contribution of leachate ammonia volatilization to NH3 emissions was most prominent. The core microorganisms of NH3 emission had a clear proliferation owing to the MIs reshaping community stochastic process. Also, MIs can strengthen the co-occurrence between microorganisms and functional genes of nitrogen to promote nitrogen metabolism. In particular, the abundances of nrfA, nrfH, and nirB genes, which could augment the dissimilatory nitrate reduction process, were increased, thus enhancing NH3 emissions. This study bolsters the fundamental, community-level understanding of nitrogen reduction treatments for agricultural.
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- Houyu Li
- Agro-Environmental Protection Institute, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tianjin 300191, China
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- Agro-Environmental Protection Institute, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tianjin 300191, China
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- Department F.A. Forel for Environmental and Aquatic Sciences, Section of Earth and Environmental Sciences and Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Geneva, Switzerland.
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- Agro-Environmental Protection Institute, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tianjin 300191, China
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- Agro-Environmental Protection Institute, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tianjin 300191, China
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- Agro-Environmental Protection Institute, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tianjin 300191, China; Department F.A. Forel for Environmental and Aquatic Sciences, Section of Earth and Environmental Sciences and Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Geneva, Switzerland.
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Tran HT, Bolan NS, Lin C, Binh QA, Nguyen MK, Luu TA, Le VG, Pham CQ, Hoang HG, Vo DVN. Succession of biochar addition for soil amendment and contaminants remediation during co-composting: A state of art review. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 342:118191. [PMID: 37210821 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 05/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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This paper aimed to highlight the succession of biochar addition for soil amendment and contaminants remediation during composting process. Biochar incorporated into the compost mixture promotes composting performance and enhances contaminants reduction. Co-composting with biochar for soil biota has been demonstrated via modified soil biological community abundance and diversity. On the other hand, adverse alterations to soil properties were noted, which had a negative impact on the communication of microbe-to-plant interactions within the rhizosphere. As a result, these changes influenced the competition between soilborne pathogens and beneficial soil microorganisms. Co-composting with biochar promoted the heavy metals (HMs) remediation efficiency in contaminated soils by around 66-95%. Notably, applying biochar during composting could improve nutrient retention and mitigate leaching. The adsorption of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus compounds by biochar can be applied to manage environmental contamination and presents an excellent opportunity to enhance soil quality. Additionally, the various specific functional groups and large specific surface areas of biochar allow for excellent adsorption of persistent pollutants (e.g., pesticides, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)) and emerging organic pollutants, such as microplastic, phthalate acid esters (PAEs) during co-composting. Finally, future perspectives, research gaps, and recommendations for further studies are highlighted, and potential opportunities are discussed.
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- Huu-Tuan Tran
- 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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- The UWA Institute of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6001, Australia; School of Agriculture and Environment, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6001, Australia
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- Program in Maritime Science and Technology, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung, 81157, Taiwan; Department of Marine Environmental Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung, 81157, Taiwan
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- Department of Academic Affair and Testing, Dong Nai Technology University, Bien Hoa, Dong Nai, 810000, Viet Nam
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- Program in Maritime Science and Technology, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung, 81157, Taiwan; Department of Marine Environmental Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung, 81157, Taiwan; Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources, Nong Lam University of Ho Chi Minh City, Hamlet 6, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Viet Nam.
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- Central Institute for Natural Resources and Environmental Studies, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, 111000, Viet Nam
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- Central Institute for Natural Resources and Environmental Studies, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, 111000, Viet Nam
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- Institute of Applied Technology and Sustainable Development, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City, 755414, Viet Nam
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- Faculty of Medicine, Dong Nai Technology University, Bien Hoa, Dong Nai, 810000, Viet Nam
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- Institute of Applied Technology and Sustainable Development, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City, 755414, Viet Nam.
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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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Soussani FE, Boutasknit A, Ben-Laouane R, Benkirane R, Baslam M, Meddich A. Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Compost-Based Biostimulants Enhance Fitness, Physiological Responses, Yield, and Quality Traits of Drought-Stressed Tomato Plants. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:plants12091856. [PMID: 37176914 PMCID: PMC10180964 DOI: 10.3390/plants12091856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Revised: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Climate change-driven water resource constraints cause tomatoes to suffer from drought. The use of biostimulants has emerged as an important approach to enhancing resilience to drought. However, the roles of biostimulants in the physicochemical characteristics of tomatoes in response to drought are poorly understood. In this study, we evaluated the ability of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and compost (versus NPK application) to improve the agro-physiology, yield, and fruit quality of tomato plants and their tolerance to drought by comparing them with conventional chemical fertilizers (NPK). Under drought conditions, plant growth traits associated with yield and fruit bioactive compounds (carotenoids: 73%; lycopene: 53%; polyphenols: 310%; and flavonoids: 158%) were increased in the AMF-tomato treatment. Compost significantly enhanced sugars (ca. 60%) and protein contents (ca. 20%). Moreover, AMF protected the photosynthetic apparatus from drought-induced oxidative stress, improved photosynthetic efficiency, leaf water potential, and osmolytes, and reduced malondialdehyde (MDA) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) accumulation by increasing peroxidase (POX) (140%) and polyphenol oxidase (PPO) (340%) activities compared to their controls. Our findings revealed that NPK is an important nutrient-based fertilizer for plant growth and development. However, its efficiency as a fertilizer is quite low. In addition, we highlighted different mechanisms mediated by AMF and compost, inducing drought tolerance in tomato plants.
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- Fatima Ezzahra Soussani
- Center of Agrobiotechnology and Bioengineering, Research Unit Labelled CNRST (Centre AgroBiotech-URL-CNRST-05), "Physiology of Abiotic Stresses" Team, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
- Laboratory of Agro-Food, Biotechnologies and Valorization of Plant Bioresources (AGROBIOVAL), Department of Biology, Faculty of Science Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University (UCA), Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
- Laboratory of Plant, Animal, and Agro-Industry Productions, Faculty of Science, University Ibn Toufail, Kenitra 14000, Morocco
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- Center of Agrobiotechnology and Bioengineering, Research Unit Labelled CNRST (Centre AgroBiotech-URL-CNRST-05), "Physiology of Abiotic Stresses" Team, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
- Laboratory of Agro-Food, Biotechnologies and Valorization of Plant Bioresources (AGROBIOVAL), Department of Biology, Faculty of Science Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University (UCA), Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
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- Center of Agrobiotechnology and Bioengineering, Research Unit Labelled CNRST (Centre AgroBiotech-URL-CNRST-05), "Physiology of Abiotic Stresses" Team, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
- Laboratory of Agro-Food, Biotechnologies and Valorization of Plant Bioresources (AGROBIOVAL), Department of Biology, Faculty of Science Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University (UCA), Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Techniques, BP. 509, Boutalamine, Errachidia 52000, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Plant, Animal, and Agro-Industry Productions, Faculty of Science, University Ibn Toufail, Kenitra 14000, Morocco
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- Center of Agrobiotechnology and Bioengineering, Research Unit Labelled CNRST (Centre AgroBiotech-URL-CNRST-05), "Physiology of Abiotic Stresses" Team, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
- Laboratory of Agro-Food, Biotechnologies and Valorization of Plant Bioresources (AGROBIOVAL), Department of Biology, Faculty of Science Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University (UCA), Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
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- Center of Agrobiotechnology and Bioengineering, Research Unit Labelled CNRST (Centre AgroBiotech-URL-CNRST-05), "Physiology of Abiotic Stresses" Team, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
- Laboratory of Agro-Food, Biotechnologies and Valorization of Plant Bioresources (AGROBIOVAL), Department of Biology, Faculty of Science Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University (UCA), Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
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Qian S, Zhou X, Fu Y, Song B, Yan H, Chen Z, Sun Q, Ye H, Qin L, Lai C. Biochar-compost as a new option for soil improvement: Application in various problem soils. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 870:162024. [PMID: 36740069 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.162024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Due to the synergistic effects of biochar and compost/composting, the combined application of biochar and compost (biochar-compost) has been recognized as a highly promising and efficient method of soil improvement. However, the willingness to apply biochar-compost for soil improvement is still low compared to the use of biochar or compost alone. This paper collects data on the application of biochar-compost in several problem soils that are well-known and extensively investigated by agronomists and scientists, and summarizes the effects of biochar-compost application in common problem soils. These typical problem soils are classified based on three different characteristics: climatic zones, abiotic stresses, and contaminants. The improvement effect of biochar-compost in different soils is assessed and directions for further research and suggestions for application are made. Generally, biochar-compost mitigates the high mineralization rate of soil organic matter, phosphorus deficiency and aluminum toxicity, and significantly improves crop yields in most tropical soils. Biochar-compost can help to achieve long-term sustainable management of temperate agricultural soils by sequestering carbon and improving soil physicochemical properties. Biochar-compost has shown positive performance in the remediation of both dry and saline soils by reducing the threat of soil water scarcity or high salinity and improving the consequent deterioration of soil conditions. By combining different mechanisms of biochar and compost to immobilize or remove contaminants, biochar-compost tends to perform better than biochar or compost alone in soils contaminated with heavy metals (HMs) or organic pollutants (OPs). This review aims to improve the practicality and acceptability of biochar-compost and to promote its application in soil. Additionally, the prospects, challenges and future directions for the application of biochar-compost in problem soil improvement were foreseen.
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- Shixian Qian
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China.
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Wang Y, Akdeniz N. Co-composting poultry carcasses with wood-based, distillers' grain and cow manure biochar to increase core compost temperatures and reduce leachate's COD. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2023; 161:84-91. [PMID: 36870300 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2023.02.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2022] [Revised: 02/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Composting has been recognized as a viable method to dispose of animal carcasses. Common concerns related to the composting process include low core temperatures, leachate generation, and ammonia emissions. This study tested co-composting full-size poultry carcasses with commercially available biochars at an aeration rate of 0.8 L∙min-1. Biochars prepared by gasifying wood pallets, distillers' grains, and cow manure were added to the composting bins at the 13% rate (by volume). Results showed that poultry carcasses with wood-based and cow manure biochar increased temperatures by 2.0 to 3.3 °C. All biochar-amended bins met the time-temperature criteria to eliminate avian influenza (H7N1) viruses, which could not be achieved without biochar addition. Wood-based biochar amendment lowered the cumulative chemical oxygen demand of the leachate samples by 87% (P = 0.02). At the rate studied, the biochar amendment did not significantly affect ammonia emissions (P = 0.56). BET surface area of wood-based biochar was 1.4 and 28 times greater than that of cow manure and distillers' grain biochar, respectively. Compared to no biochar addition, wood-based biochar resulted in significantly higher compost temperatures (P = 0.02), lower leachate COD values (P = 0.02), and a higher total nitrogen content (P = 0.01) while it did not cause an increase in sodium content (P = 0.94) of the finished compost. In conclusion, amending the poultry carcass composting process with wood-based biochar (13% by volume) is recommended, especially to eliminate disease-causing agents.
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- Yuchuan Wang
- Agricultural and Biological Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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- Biological Systems Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706, USA.
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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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Zhang H, Zhang X, Chen M, Deng X, Pei Y, Zhang J, Chen H, Yang S. Biochar Can Improve Absorption of Nitrogen in Chicken Manure by Black Soldier Fly. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:life13040938. [PMID: 37109467 PMCID: PMC10144396 DOI: 10.3390/life13040938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/07/2023] Open
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(1) Background: There is growing interest in using insects to treat nutrient-rich organic wastes, such as the black soldier fly (BSF), one of the most efficient organic waste recyclers for upcycling nutrients into the food system. Although biochar (BC) was shown to enhance nutrient retention and the final product quality during the composting of livestock and poultry manure in many previous studies, little information is available on the effect of BC on livestock manure bioconversion by black soldier fly larvae (BSFL). (2) Methods: This study investigated the effect of adding a small amount of BC to chicken manure (CM) on the bioconversion system of the black soldier fly (including N2O and NH3 emissions and the final distribution of nitrogen during the treatment process). (3) Results: The lowest N2O and NH3 emission and highest residual nitrogen in the substrate were observed in the 15% BC treatment. The highest bioconversion rate of CM (8.31%) and the peak of larval biomass was obtained in the 5% BC treatment. (4) Conclusions: The results demonstrate the feasibility of adding 5% BC to reduce pollution and achieve a satisfactory BSFL-based CM bioconversion efficiency.
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- Haixu Zhang
- Department of Microbiology, College of Life Sciences, Henan Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbial Enzyme Engineering (Ministry of Agriculture), Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Life Sciences, Henan Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbial Enzyme Engineering (Ministry of Agriculture), Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Life Sciences, Henan Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbial Enzyme Engineering (Ministry of Agriculture), Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Life Sciences, Henan Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbial Enzyme Engineering (Ministry of Agriculture), Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Life Sciences, Henan Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbial Enzyme Engineering (Ministry of Agriculture), Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Life Sciences, Henan Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbial Enzyme Engineering (Ministry of Agriculture), Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Life Sciences, Henan Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbial Enzyme Engineering (Ministry of Agriculture), Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Life Sciences, Henan Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbial Enzyme Engineering (Ministry of Agriculture), Zhengzhou 450002, China
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Puglia M, Morselli N, Lumi M, Santunione G, Pedrazzi S, Allesina G. Assessment of hemp hurd-derived biochar produced through different thermochemical processes and evaluation of its potential use as soil amendment. Heliyon 2023; 9:e14698. [PMID: 37025913 PMCID: PMC10070539 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e14698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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Biochar is a carbon-rich and porous material that finds application in different sectors and can be extremely useful in agriculture as soil improver. This paper provides a comparison between biochars produced with different slow pyrolysis processes and biochar produced in a downdraft gasifier. A blend of residual lignocellulosic biomasses (hemp hurd and fir sawdust) was pelletized and used as starting feedstock for the tests. The biochars produced were analyzed and compared. Temperature proved to be the main driver in conditioning the chemical-physical characteristics of the biochars more than residence time or the configuration of the pyrolysis process. The higher the temperature, the higher the carbon and ash content and the biochar pH and the lower the hydrogen content and the char yield. The most noticeable differences between pyrolysis and gasification biochars were the pH and the surface area (considerably higher for gasification char) and the low content of hydrogen in the gasification biochar. Two germinability tests were carried out to assess the possible application of the various biochars as soil amendment. In the first germinability test, watercress seeds were placed in direct contact with the biochar, while in the second they were placed on a blend of soil (90%v/v) and biochar (10%v/v). The biochars with the best performance were those produced at higher temperatures using a purging gas and the gasification biochar (especially mixed with soil).
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Ottani F, Parenti M, Santunione G, Moscatelli G, Kahn R, Pedrazzi S, Allesina G. Effects of different gasification biochar grain size on greenhouse gases and ammonia emissions in municipal aerated composting processes. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 331:117257. [PMID: 36634419 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.117257] [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: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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This work is aimed at investigating the effects derived from the application of minimum amounts of two different sized biochars, obtained through biomass gasification, on the greenhouse gases and ammonia emissions from a co-composting process of the organic fraction of municipal solid waste. The chosen biochar-to-organic waste share is set to 3% w/w dry, and the results obtained are compared with a conventional composting process without biochar. Nine aerated static pilot-scale bins with a volume of 1.3 m3 were prototyped and run, three per thesis and three for the control. The trial lasted 63 days, following the same approach used in full-scale composting facilities. The testing period was divided into a forced aeration phase followed by a static phase. In terms of global warming potential, the use of fine biochar and coarse biochar resulted in 13 and 11 kg CO2eq ton-1 emitted respectively. These values are 36% and 45% lower than the 20 kg of CO2eq ton-1 emitted by the control theses. Specifically, the chosen minimum amounts of biochar produced a reduction of CH4 and N2O, while a significant reduction in NH3 emissions was not detected. Carbon dioxide showed a slight increase in biochar theses. This work has proven that fine and coarse gasification-derived biochars improve the bio-oxidative phenomena and reduce greenhouse gases emissions of the composters, regardless of the biochar particle size and regardless of the modest 3% w/w biochar-to-organic waste share used.
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- Filippo Ottani
- Department of Engineering "Enzo Ferrari", University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Via Vivarelli 10/1, Modena, 41125, Italy.
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- Department of Engineering "Enzo Ferrari", University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Via Vivarelli 10/1, Modena, 41125, Italy
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- Department of Life Science, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Via Campi 213-D, Modena, 41125, Italy
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- Centro Ricerche Produzioni Animali S.p.a, (C.R.P.A. S.p.a.)Viale Timavo 43/2, Reggio Emilia, 42121, Italy
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- Department of Engineering "Enzo Ferrari", University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Via Vivarelli 10/1, Modena, 41125, Italy; INTERMECH, Department of Engineering "Enzo Ferrari",University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Via Vivarelli 10/1, Modena, 41125, Italy
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- Department of Engineering "Enzo Ferrari", University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Via Vivarelli 10/1, Modena, 41125, Italy; INTERMECH, Department of Engineering "Enzo Ferrari",University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Via Vivarelli 10/1, Modena, 41125, Italy
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Singh A, Chandel MK. Physicochemical and biological assessment of legacy waste for application as soil conditioner. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:29699-29710. [PMID: 36417067 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-24295-9] [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: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The study examines the recycling potential of fine fraction obtained from dumpsites for potential application as a soil conditioner. Legacy waste was excavated from Mulund dumpsite located in Mumbai, India, and < 4 mm fraction (fine fraction) was collected and tested for essential compost parameters like pH, electrical conductivity, total organic carbon (TOC), primary nutrients, and heavy metals. Further, the impact of fine fraction on plant growth was studied using phytotoxicity and vegetation test. The results show that except for TOC, fine fraction meets most of the physicochemical characteristics standard prescribed for Indian MSW-based compost. The fine fraction had significant nutrient content, i.e., 0.81% (N), 0.27% (P as P2O5), and 0.55% (K as K2O), compared to local soil and meets the Indian MSW-based compost standards, except for phosphorous. However, the total heavy metals in fine fraction exceeded the standard limits for chromium, copper, nickel, lead, and zinc. The germination index of tomato seeds (Lycopersicon esculentum) for the fine fraction extract was more than that of the control for aged fine fraction (> 5 years old), whereas inhibition was observed for fine fraction less than 3 years old. The vegetation test on Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum) showed that the fine fraction amended soil had a 53-56% increase in biomass yield compared to soil. Based on the characteristics of fine fraction, different potential applications, such as fertilizer, soil enricher, or substrate for remediation activity, are identified; however, caution will be desired on a case-to-case basis.
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- Ayush Singh
- Environmental Science and Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, India
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- Environmental Science and Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, India.
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Ma X, Li S, Pan R, Wang Z, Li J, Zhang X, Azeem M, Yao Y, Xu Z, Pan J, Zhang Z, Li R. Effect of biochar on the mitigation of organic volatile fatty acid emission during aerobic biostabilization of biosolids and the underlying mechanism. JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION 2023; 390:136213. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.136213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/20/2023]
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Liu W, Xu Y, Slaveykova VI. Oxidative stress induced by sub-lethal exposure to copper as a mediator in development of bacterial resistance to antibiotics. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 860:160516. [PMID: 36470380 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.160516] [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: 10/11/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Limited information exists on how bacterial resistance to antibiotics is acquired and altered in response to short-term metal stress, and what the prevailing pathways are. Here the precursor mechanisms of development of bacterial antibiotic resistance mediated by oxidative stress induce under sub-lethal Cu2+ exposure were explored. The results showed that the overall level of antibiotic resistance in wild-type Escherichia coli and antibiotic-resistant E. coli was enhanced under 4 and 20 mg/L Cu2+ exposure, as demonstrated by the 2- to 8-fold increase in minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC). The MIC correlated with the increase of the cellular ROS generation and the enhancement of the antioxidant enzyme activity (p < 0.05), suggesting that changes in antibiotic resistance under sub-lethal Cu2+ exposure could be associated with oxidative stress. Likewise, enhanced cell membrane permeability and an increase in the number of bacteria entering the viable but non culturable (VBNC) state contributed to bacterial resistance to antibiotics. Moreover, the variance partitioning analysis demonstrated that the alterations of the antibiotic resistance phenotype of wild-type E. coli was mainly caused by oxidative stress-mediated increase in cell membrane permeability and entry into the VBNC state. The development of antibiotic resistance in resistant E. coli was primarily attributed to changes in the abundance and horizontal transfer ability of its antibiotic resistance genes, both of which contributed up to 20 %. Taken together the results allowed to propose a conseptual scheme on developing bacterial antibiotic resistance mediated by oxidative stress under sub-lethal Cu2+ exposure. This result provided a strong basis for reduction of early bacterial resistance.
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- Wei Liu
- Environmental Biogeochemistry and Ecotoxicology, Department F.A. Forel for Environmental and Aquatic Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, University of Geneva, Bvd. Carl-Vogt 66, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
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- Agro-Environmental Protection Institute, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 300191, Fukang Road 31, Tianjin, China.
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- Environmental Biogeochemistry and Ecotoxicology, Department F.A. Forel for Environmental and Aquatic Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, University of Geneva, Bvd. Carl-Vogt 66, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland.
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