Enhancing green waste composting efficiency with combination of Chinese medicinal herbal residues and bone char
Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 14, 2025
Язык: Английский
Reduction of spruce phytotoxicity by superheated steam torrefaction and its use in stimulating the growth of ecological bio-products: Lemna minor L
Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 23, 2025
Язык: Английский
Bio-Resource Availability in Ireland: A Practical Review of Potential Replacement Materials for Use in Horticultural Growth Media
Horticulturae,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
11(4), С. 378 - 378
Опубликована: Март 31, 2025
The
ability
to
substitute
peat
use
in
horticulture
with
potentially
more
sustainable
alternatives
hinges
on
the
local
availability
of
suitable
biomass
resources
and
whether
these
can
be
easily
processed
achieve
similar
agronomic
effectiveness
peat.
This
review
estimates
potential
Ireland
by
reviewing
production
statistics
industry
reports
identifying
current
uses
hypothetical
quantities.
Annual
major
available
are
488,935
m3
woody
residues
(mainly
Sitka
spruce
pine)
789,926
arable
straws
(from
oats,
wheat,
barley,
oil
seed
rape).
processing
pathways
for
mechanical
(extruded,
thinscrew,
hammer
milled,
disc
refined),
carbonization
(pyrolysis
hydrothermal
carbonization)
composting.
literature
indicates
that
challenges
pyrolyzed
growth
media
include
high
alkalinity,
salinity
low
water
holding
capacity.
When
is
into
fibers,
it
requires
additional
address
nutrient
immobilization
(nitrogen
calcium)
presence
phytotoxic
compounds.
We
discuss
possible
solutions
terms
management
(altering
fertigation,
irrigation
rates
etc.),
conversion
process
optimization
(changing
conditions
processes
applying
additives)
novel
formulations
various
material
inputs
complement
each
other.
conclude
while
national
alternative
sufficient
volumes
meet
growing
requirements,
significant
further
research
demonstration
required
convert
materials
acceptable
both
commercial
retail
sectors.
Research
needs
focus
transforming
media,
how
they
will
impact
crops.
Furthermore
this,
incorporating
multiple
types
need
as
we
transition
from
products
professional
horticulture.
Язык: Английский
Phytotoxicity Removal Technologies for Agricultural Waste as a Growing Media Component: A Review
Agronomy,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
14(1), С. 40 - 40
Опубликована: Дек. 22, 2023
In
response
to
the
challenge
of
resource
recycling,
this
review
investigates
removal
phytotoxicity
from
agricultural
waste
for
its
application
as
a
growing
media
component.
Agricultural
typically
exhibits
high
due
presence
substances
such
phenols,
organic
acids,
ammonia,
nitrogen,
and
heavy
metals.
These
hinder
seed
germination
plant
growth,
posing
significant
barrier
use
Thus,
it
is
imperative
mitigate
or
eliminate
before
effectively
utilizing
waste.
This
rigorously
analyzes
an
extensive
array
recent
studies,
scrutinizing
diverse
technologies
mitigation
in
wastes.
The
methods
investigated
include
four
most
common
methods—composting,
heat
treatment,
washing,
aging,
recently
introduced
method,
ammonium
incubation.
Each
method
was
assessed
considering
underlying
principles,
effects
application,
respective
advantages
disadvantages.
suggests
that
successful
hinges
on
reducing
content
activity
phytotoxic
substances.
Moreover,
study
emphasizes
future
efforts
should
aim
economic
efficiency
while
maximizing
preservation
original
material
volume
weight.
offers
insightful
guidance
technical
professionals
aiming
waste,
thereby
fostering
sustainable
practices.
Язык: Английский
Reducing the phytotoxicity of spent mushroom substrate (SMS) for sustainable growing media by superheated steam torrefaction: effects of temperature and residence time
Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 11, 2024
Язык: Английский
Quantification and valorization of compost derived from urban households’ waste in Bukavu City, Eastern D.R. Congo
Discover Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
5(1)
Опубликована: Май 28, 2024
Abstract
This
study
focused
on
quantifying
and
valorizing
domestic
waste
in
Bukavu,
a
rapidly
growing
city
eastern
Democratic
Republic
of
Congo
(DRC).
With
increasing
anthropogenic
pressure,
management
has
become
pressing
issue,
yet
documentation
this
area
is
still
limited.
aimed
to
fill
gap
by
providing
comprehensive
data
generation,
composition,
disposal
practices
Bukavu
city.
Through
field
surveys
analysis,
quantities
types
were
documented,
revealing
significant
challenges
infrastructure
practices.
Additionally,
the
explores
opportunities
for
valorization,
particularly
through
composting,
given
region's
agricultural
potential
urban
food
demand.
The
findings
revealed
that
~
5%
biodegradable,
with
majority
consisting
metals
plastics.
These
wastes
are
predominantly
used
as
livestock
feed
(10%),
incinerated
(66%),
or
buried
(17%),
undergoing
composting.
Waste
primarily
handled
children
(82%),
very
few
non-governmental
organizations
(NGOs)
involved
such
activities.
Among
three
composting
methods
evaluated,
outputs
from
vermicomposting
demonstrated
superior
qualities
terms
promoting
crop
growth,
yield,
achieving
high
germination
index.
Overall,
application
composts
improved
plant
growth
yield
parameters
two
major
legumes
(common
bean
soybean).
Future
interventions
should
explore
implementation
large-scale
units
at
household
citywide
level,
while
also
considering
additional
strategies
enhance
quality
compost
products.
Such
efforts
crucial
mitigating
environmental
health
impacts
sustainable
agriculture.
Язык: Английский
Plant-Derived Waste as a Component of Growing Media: Manifestations, Assessments, and Sources of Their Phytotoxicity
Plants,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(14), С. 2000 - 2000
Опубликована: Июль 22, 2024
Every
year,
approximately
2
billion
tons
of
plant-derived
waste
(such
as
straw
and
crop
residues)
are
generated
globally,
most
which
either
incinerated,
dumped,
or
landfilled
without
proper
planning,
leading
to
severe
environmental
pollution
resource
wastage.
Plant-derived
exhibits
potential
advantages
a
growing
media
component
in
various
aspects.
However,
numerous
studies
have
also
indicated
that
generally
possesses
strong
phytotoxicity,
must
be
removed
reduced
before
being
utilized
component.
Therefore,
accurately
assessing
their
phytotoxicity
appropriately
modifying
it
ensure
support
for
plant
growth
when
used
is
crucial.
This
paper
reviews
the
manifestation
assessment
methods
waste;
systematically
summarizes
sources
three
common
types
(garden
waste,
straw,
spent
mushroom
substrate),
well
toxic
mechanisms
two
representative
phytotoxic
substances
(phenolic
compounds
organic
acids);
proposes
some
insights
into
further
research
directions.
By
consolidating
from
these
studies,
this
review
aims
deepen
our
understanding
its
implications,
offer
valuable
references
guidance
future
endeavors
practical
applications.
Язык: Английский
Mentha suaveolens as Allelopathic Biomass for Weed Control: Phenolics, Organic Acids, and Volatile Organic Compounds Profiles
Agronomy,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13(11), С. 2793 - 2793
Опубликована: Ноя. 10, 2023
The
need
to
find
alternatives
synthetic
herbicides
has
led
the
evaluation
of
use
allelopathic
biomass
from
different
agroforestry
species
as
soil
amendments
for
weed
control.
Mentha
suaveolens
Ehrh.
(apple
mint)
could
be
a
suitable
candidate
an
ecoherbicide
due
its
availability
in
agroecosystem,
well-studied
biological
activities,
and
known
chemical
composition.
For
present
study,
two
greenhouse
pot
experiments
were
conducted
by
incorporating
flowering
aerial
apple
mint
into
soil.
In
first
one,
potential
phytotoxic
effects
M.
at
doses
1
2%
evaluated
on
germination
growth
maize
accompanying
weeds.
second
temporary
assay,
duration
phytotoxicity
(0.5%
dose)
physicochemical
properties
elucidated.
soluble
(phenolics
organic
acids)
volatile
compounds
potentially
releasable
identified.
exerted
adverse
dicotyledonous
species,
especially
Amaranthus
retroflexus
Solanum
nigrum,
with
almost
100%
inhibition,
well
monocotyledonous
weeds
such
Digitaria
sanguinalis,
reduction
more
than
95%.
On
contrary,
yield
pH,
CECe,
matter,
exchangeable
cations
improved
ecoherbicide.
Chemical
analyses
revealed
presence
7
phenolic
compounds,
9
acids,
32
volatiles.
this
time,
it
was
demonstrated
that
eco-friendly
plant-based
tool
Integrated
Weed
Management.
Язык: Английский
Rapid Reduction of Phytotoxicity in Green Waste for Use as Peat Substitute: Optimization of Ammonium Incubation Process
Plants,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(17), С. 2360 - 2360
Опубликована: Авг. 24, 2024
The
rapid
growth
of
the
horticultural
industry
has
increased
demand
for
soilless
cultivation
substrates.
Peat,
valued
its
physical
and
chemical
properties,
is
widely
used
in
cultivation.
However,
peat
non-renewable,
over-extraction
poses
serious
ecological
risks.
Therefore,
sustainable
alternatives
are
urgently
needed.
Ammonium
incubation,
a
novel
method
to
reduce
phytotoxicity,
offers
potential
green
waste,
significant
organic
solid
waste
resource,
substitute
peat.
This
study
optimized
ammonium
incubation
process
phytotoxicity.
It
systematically
examined
different
nitrogen
salts
(type
amount)
environmental
conditions
(temperature,
aeration,
duration)
affecting
detoxification
efficiency.
Results
show
reduction
phytotoxicity
with
bicarbonate,
carbonate,
sulfate,
especially
at
1.5%.
Optimal
were
30
°C
5
days
regular
aeration.
Under
these
conditions,
salt-treated
significantly
reduced
total
phenolic
content
stabilized
germination
index
(GI)
non-phytotoxic
level
(127%).
Using
treated
as
partial
lettuce
showed
promising
results.
low-cost,
low-energy
effectively
converts
into
alternatives,
promoting
eco-friendly
horticulture
conservation.
Язык: Английский
Converting cellulose to biogas with anaerobic digestion at incubation temperatures of 5 °C difference in the effort for efficiency and low carbon emission
Industrial Crops and Products,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
224, С. 120354 - 120354
Опубликована: Дек. 25, 2024
Язык: Английский