Transformation of elemental toxic metals into immobile fractions in paper mill sludge through rotary drum composting
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoleng.2017.02.005
Abstract: Abstract Heavy metal content has become a serious issue with increase in compost application in agricultural land. The bioavailable fraction (water soluble and diethylene triamine pentaacetic acid (DTPA) extractable) is the major concern comparing to… read more here.
Keywords: paper mill; drum composting; mill sludge; rotary drum ... See more keywords
Assessing mobility and chemical speciation of heavy metals during rotary drum composting of Ageratum conyzoides
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eti.2021.101871
Abstract: Abstract Ageratum conyzoides, a goat weed that has invaded the world with its disparate behaviour through the inherence of heavy metal against the cultivated crops. The present study enrapt on composting of this disparate weed… read more here.
Keywords: composting process; heavy metals; ageratum conyzoides; drum composting ... See more keywords
Microbial degradation of lignocellulosic fractions during drum composting of mixed organic waste
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DOI: 10.1016/j.serj.2017.05.004
Abstract: Abstract The study aimed to characterize the microbial population involved in lignocellulose degradation during drum composting of mixed organic waste i.e. vegetable waste, cattle manure, saw dust and dry leaves in a 550 L rotary drum… read more here.
Keywords: degradation; lignocellulosic fractions; trial; drum composting ... See more keywords