Effect of composting and vermicomposting on properties of particle size fractions

Hanč, Aleš; Dreslova, Marketa

doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2016.02.058

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“…5.2a and 5.3a). In agreement with our findings, Hanc and Dreslova (2016) and Lazcano et al (2008) found a lower DOC content after vermicomposting than after thermophilic composting. A new vermicomposting parameter (i.e.…”

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“…Substrate_3 was not fully stable because it had high total DOC content (5-6 g kg -1 dry matter), and it is mainly due to the presence of manure that went through a pre-decomposition period for few days. The DOC concentration observed in this study was comparable with the earlier composting studies (Zmora-Nahum et al, 2005;Hanc and Dreslova, 2016), which reported a DOC concentration in the range 3-6 g kg -1 dry matter. However, Straathof and Comans (2015) reported a low DOC content (< 0.5-1.0 g kg -1 dry matter) in some compost, although their municipal-waste compost also contained high amounts of DOC (5-7 g kg -1 dry matter).…”

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confidence: 91%

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“…Vermicomposting can play an important role in stabilizing heavy metals in composting animal manures [53]. This can help in achieving finer homogeneity than for a conventional product [54]. Animal manure compost as fertilizer not only is important for crops and plants, but also for cultivating microalgae for the production of different bio-products and waste management, as it is a rich source of nutrients [55].…”

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Characterization of Phosphorus in Fresh and Composted Manures of Different Livestock

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“…In studies, the vermicomposting process has removed approximately 90% of the heavy metals from a combination of sewage sludge and spent mushroom compost (Azizi, Lim, Noor, & Abdullah, ). In addition, digestate, sewage sludge, kitchen waste, domestic waste, crude spent wash, and diluted spent wash have required bulking agents, such as old paper, newsprint, cardboard, cow dung, and leaf litter to improve the structure of the wastes, enhance aeration, and absorb excess liquids (Hanc & Dreslova, ; Malinska, Zabochnicka‐Swiatek, Caceres, & Marfa, ; Sonia, Felix, & Antony, ). Precomposting has also provided improved aeration and moisture control and eliminated toxic gases from materials through physical stirring (Song et al., ).…”

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Vermicomposting: A sustainable tool for environmental equilibria

Singh

2017

Environmental Quality Mgmt

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Improperly managed organic waste constitutes a serious environment threat across the globe. This has led to a worldwide struggle to strike a balance between the rapid generation of such wastes and protection of the environment. With the unique advantages of lower operational and maintenance costs compared with other waste management technologies, the use of vermicomposting to manage organic wastes has been increasing rapidly in recent years. Still, some factors (e.g., characteristics of substrate composition before and after treatment) are in need of additional, specific studies so that researchers can better understand the metabolism involved in the process. Vermicomposting provides employment opportunities as it protects the environment, augmenting crop productivity when it is used as a fertilizer supplement and helping to maintain ecological balance. Thus, vermicompost plays an important role in the circular economy. This article provides an overview of the research activities that have been conducted on the use of vermicomposts to remove pollutants from the soil, in wastewater treatment, and in organic waste recycling throughout the world. Circular economic assessment has revealed that vermicomposting technology is usually feasible except in certain cases. Most other methods of waste disposal lead to soil deterioration, toxic effects, and increased pollution affecting land, air, water, and living beings, in addition to the sometimes considerable expense of their implementation. Thus, an eco‐friendly method that removes waste in one step is needed. Determining the long‐term performance and sustainable operation of vermicomposting systems still poses a challenge, however, as treatment performance is affected by design parameters, operational conditions, and environmental factors. This article summarizes the factors influencing pollutant removal through the vermicomposting process. Finally, this article highlights additional research that should be conducted on these issues to improve the performance of vermicomposting.

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Effect of composting and vermicomposting on properties of particle size fractions

Cited by 58 publications

References 12 publications

Closing the nutrient loops in (peri-)urban farming systems through composting

Closing the nutrient loops in (peri-)urban farming systems through composting

Characterization of Phosphorus in Fresh and Composted Manures of Different Livestock

Vermicomposting: A sustainable tool for environmental equilibria

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