Nutrient dynamics during composting of human excreta, cattle manure and organic waste affected by biochar.
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DOI: 10.1002/jeq2.20312
Abstract: Ecological sanitation via thermophilic composting could be a promising solution to the lack of sanitation and limited access to fertilizers, particularly in developing countries. Here, we conducted a 185-day thermophilic composting experiment with human excreta,… read more here.
Keywords: cattle manure; biochar; human excreta; thermophilic composting ... See more keywords
Biochar addition reduces non-CO2 greenhouse gas emissions during composting of human excreta and cattle manure.
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DOI: 10.1002/jeq2.20482
Abstract: Ecological sanitation combined with thermophilic composting is a viable option to transform human excreta into a stabilized, pathogen-free, and nutrient-rich fertilizer. In combination with suitable bulking materials such as sawdust and straw, and additives such… read more here.
Keywords: gas; human excreta; cattle manure; biochar ... See more keywords
Socio-environmental consideration of phosphorus flows in the urban sanitation chain of contrasting cities
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DOI: 10.1007/s10113-017-1257-7
Abstract: Understanding how cities can transform organic waste into a valuable resource is critical to urban sustainability. The capture and recycling of phosphorus (P), and other essential nutrients, from human excreta is particularly important as an… read more here.
Keywords: urban sanitation; socio environmental; human excreta; consideration phosphorus ... See more keywords
Lactic acid fermentation of human excreta for agricultural application.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2017.11.072
Abstract: Studies show that source separated human excreta have a fertilizing potential with benefits to plant growth and crop yield similar or exceeding that of mineral fertilizers. The main challenges in fertilizing with excreta are pathogens,… read more here.
Keywords: acid fermentation; human excreta; application; lactic acid ... See more keywords
Turning poop into profit: Cost-effectiveness and soil transmitted helminth infection risk associated with human excreta reuse in Vietnam
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0006088
Abstract: Human excreta is a low cost source of nutrients vital to plant growth, but also a source of pathogens transmissible to people and animals. We investigated the cost-savings and infection risk of soil transmitted helminths… read more here.
Keywords: infection risk; human excreta; excreta; cost ... See more keywords
Metagenomic Insights Into the Changes of Antibiotic Resistance and Pathogenicity Factor Pools Upon Thermophilic Composting of Human Excreta
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.826071
Abstract: In times of climate change, practicing a form of sustainable, climate-resilient and productive agriculture is of primordial importance. Compost could be one form of sustainable fertilizer, which is increasing humus, water holding capacity, and nutrient… read more here.
Keywords: antibiotic resistance; thermophilic composting; human excreta; pathogenicity ... See more keywords