Humic acids (HAs) are natural organic polymers that are widely distributed in terrestrial soils,
natural water, and sediments. Due to their excellent physical and chemical properties, HAs …

An ever increasing demand for animal protein products has posed serious challenges for
managing the increasing quantities of livestock manure. The choice of treatment …

Interest in biochar production from organic waste has been growing in recent years due to its
broad applicability, availability, and smoother production. Biochar production techniques are …

Composting could be regarded as a process of processes because it entails a number of
complex chemical and microbiological reactions and transformations. Nitrification is one of …

Organic solid waste poses a serious threat to the environment as the world struggles to keep
up with its rapid generation. Biological waste treatment technologies such as composting …

Composting and vermicomposting are sustainable strategies to transform organic wastes
into organic amendments, valuable as potting media or soil conditioner. However, the …

Green waste (GW) is an important fraction of municipal solid waste (MSW). The composting
of lignocellulosic GW is challenging due to its low decomposition rate. Recently, an …

Moisture content (MC) influences substance transformation during composting and the
function of exogenous microbial agents. Unsuitable MC could cause leaching, nutrient loss …

Intensive cultivation of agricultural soils causes soil degradation which emphasizes the need
for sustainable soil management. Biochar, a pyrolysed carbon rich material has gained great …

This study investigated the effect of thermal pretreatment (TP) on the lignocellulose
degradation and humification during dairy manure composting and the underlying microbial …