Chemical, microbial and physical properties of manufactured soils produced by co-composting municipal green waste with coal fly ash

Belyaeva, Oxana N.; Haynes, Richard

doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2009.05.032

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“…As a carbon source, organic amendments exert a great influence on the heterotrophic microbial communities. The quantitative effect of organic amendments on microbial activity can be illustrated by measurement of soil microbial biomass carbon, which almost invariably shows an increase following organic amendment addition to degraded soils (Ros et al 2003;Mabuhay et al 2006;Belyaeva and Haynes 2009). Similar to their effect on soil fauna, the effect on total microbial biomass varies with decomposability (Albiach et al 2000) and input rate (e.g., N'daygamyie and Angers 1990) of the organic amendments.…”

Section: Impact On Soil Biotamentioning

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“…Carpenter and Fernandez (2000) concluded that topsoils manufactured with pulp sludge as the organic matter component can be an environmentally sound alternative to natural topsoil for reclamation of sites on which existing conditions necessitate importing topsoil for revegetation. Belyaeva and Haynes (2009) reported on manufactured soils used for landscaping purposes in place of natural topsoil. Manufactured soils were composed of municipal green waste material either co-composted with inorganic additives (e.g., coal fly ash, sand, subsoil) or composted and then blended with the inorganic components.…”

Section: Manufactured Soilsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The role of organic amendments in soil reclamation: A review

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Larney, F. J. and Angers, D. A. 2012. The role of organic amendments in soil reclamation: A review. Can. J. Soil Sci. 92: 19–38. A basic tenet of sustainable soil management is that current human activities are not detrimental to future generations. Soils are degraded by natural events (erosion) or industrial activity. A prevalent feature of degraded or disturbed soils is lack of organic matter compared with adjacent undisturbed areas. Organic amendments, such as livestock manure, biosolids, pulp and paper mill by-products, wood residuals and crop residues, are produced in abundance in Canada and could be widely used in soil reclamation. Biosolids production is ∼0.5 Tg yr−1(dry wt.); paper mill sludge generated in the province of Quebec was ∼2 Tg (wet wt.) in 2002. This review paper examines mechanisms through which organic amendments affect soil properties (physical, chemical, biological) and describes the role of organic amendments in reclamation, with emphasis on amendment types and application rates for soil amelioration and biomass production. Single large applications of organic amendments can accelerate initial reclamation and lead to self-sustaining net primary productivity. Readily decomposable organic amendments may provide immediate, but transient, effects, whereas stable, less decomposable materials may provide longer-lasting effects. Using organic amendments for reclamation is mutually beneficial wherein waste products from agriculture, forestry and urban areas help other sectors meet their land reclamation goals.

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The role of organic amendments in soil reclamation: A review

2012

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“…The composting processes using municipal garbage and plants have been mentioned by many authors [35,[40][41][42][43][44]. Municipal sewage sludge can be a source of valuable fertilizer, due to its high content of organics, nitrogen, Fig.…”

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An integrated ecosystem incorporating renewable energy leading to pollution reduction for sustainable development of craft villages in rural area: a case study at sedge mats village in Mekong Delta, Vietnam

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Background: The sedge mats (dyeing, weaving processes, and small-scale livestock farm at the same place) craft villages in the Mekong Delta (Vietnam) are the most popular craft villages in Vietnam, especially in the Mekong Delta area. These craft villages generate typical emissions such as exhaust gas from burning fuel, wastewater from the sedge mats dyeing and weaving process, wastewater from livestock farm, and solid waste. Methods: In this study, an ecological system, so-called VICRAIZES (Vietnam Craft villages Agro-based Industrial Zero Emission System), has been developed with the purpose to decrease pollution and enhance resource efficiency at those craft villages. The proposed ecosystem focused on measures such as (1) biogas tank (using residue pieces of solid sedge mats from weaving processing) supplied gas for burning the dyeing tank, (2) wastewater treatment system combining three components: innovative septic tank having upward flow thin baffles, anaerobic filter compartment, and bio-pond, and (3) composting area. The system was applied for a number of household craft villages in Dong Thap Province, Vietnam. Results: The results of system demonstration show significant emission decreases: 93 % greenhouse gas (CO 2 and CH 4 ), 97 % BOD 5 in wastewater, around 30 kg/day biodegradable garbage are composted and used as organic fertilizers at the household needs (which increase family income of around 115 million VND/year), low initial investment and operating cost, simple operating procedure, etc., which are favorable and applicable at the low income sedge mats dyeing and weaving craft villages in the Mekong Delta area, Vietnam, and probably at other developing countries. Conclusions: The VICRAIZES system implementation shows remarkable benefits/advantages on environmental, economic, and technical aspects giving real chances for more comprehensive application at similar craft villages in Vietnam and possibly in other developing countries.

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“…To determine the total organic carbon (TOC) and nitrogen content, we oven-dried the soil samples at 105 • C or 65 • C for plant samples for 72 h and measured the contents using a CN analyzer (JM3000 CN, J-SCIENCE LAB Co. Ltd., Kyoto, Japan). The cation exchange capacity (CEC) of compost and soil was determined using the colorimetric analysis [21]. To determine the CEC, we air-dried the soil or compost sample before soaking them on 1 mol·L −1 ammonium acetate for 30 min.…”

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Nutrient Status in Composts and Changes in Radioactive Cesium Following the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident

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Abstract:Following the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant (FDNPP) accident, the forests in the Fukushima area were highly contaminated with radiocesium ( 137 Cs and 134 Cs). Therefore, there is a need to develop strategies for remediation of the contaminated forests. We assessed changes in radioactive cesium ( 134 Cs and 137 Cs) contamination and nutrient status in composts derived from wood chip, bamboo leaf and bamboo powder using rice bran and wheat meal as sub-materials. Changes in soil properties and Komatsuna (Brassica rapa var. perviridis) growth were also investigated due the application of composts and initial materials at 0, 2.5, 5 and 10 kg·m −2 input levels. Mixing of sub-materials significantly reduced the concentration of radioactive Cs and improved compost quality. The effectiveness of three composts on soil quality improvement varied depending on their types and rates of applications. Amendments of bamboo leaf composts at 10 kg·m −2 resulted in the significantly highest soil inorganic N, available P and exchangeable K contents. Amendments of final composts also enhanced Komatsuna growth. Furthermore, radioactive Cs contaminations of the Komatsuna plants grown in these composts were below 0.1 Bq·kg −1 . This study may help to remediate the forests contaminated with radiocesium in the Fukushima area while improving the soil organic matter content to enhance soil sustainability.

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Chemical, microbial and physical properties of manufactured soils produced by co-composting municipal green waste with coal fly ash

Cited by 117 publications

References 21 publications

The role of organic amendments in soil reclamation: A review

The role of organic amendments in soil reclamation: A review

An integrated ecosystem incorporating renewable energy leading to pollution reduction for sustainable development of craft villages in rural area: a case study at sedge mats village in Mekong Delta, Vietnam

Nutrient Status in Composts and Changes in Radioactive Cesium Following the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident

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