Economía Circular
Economía Circular
Feasibility of composted green waste amended by vermiculite and earthworm casts as the growth media for three common ornamental plants
04/07/2024 -
This study demonstrated the effects of adding specific proportions of vermiculite (VMT: 0%, 10%, and 20%) and earthworm casts (EWCs: 0%, 10%, and 20%) on the physico-chemical properties of...
Impact of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticle and liquid leachate of mushroom compost on agronomic and biochemical response of marigold (Tagetes erecta L.) under saline stress
22/06/2024 -
The cultivation of ornamental horticultural crops under salinity stress has been a challenge for growers all over the world. In this study, an attempt was made for pot cultivation of Marigold...
Heavy metal tolerance and detoxification mechanism mediated by heavy metal resistance genes in compost habitat
17/06/2024 -
Heavy metal pollution from compost is one of the most concerned environmental problems, which poses a threat to the ecosystem and human health. This study aims to reveal the heavy metal tolerance...
Assessing the reinforcement effect by response surface methodology of holocellulose from spent coffee grounds on biopolymeric films as food packaging materials
07/06/2024 -
The pollution caused by petroleum?derived plastic materials has become a major environmental problem that has encouraged the development of new compostable and environmentally friendly materials for...
Biochemical changes, metal content, and spectroscopic analysis in sewage sludge composted with lignocellulosic residue using FTIR-MIR and FTIR-NIR
13/05/2024 -
The use of lignocellulosic residues, originating from sawdust, in composting sewage sludge for organic fertilizer production, is a practice of growing interest. However, few studies have explored...
Effect of formaldehyde exposure on phytochemical content and functional activity of Agaricus bisporus (Lge.) Sing.
11/05/2024 -
In this study, the effect of formaldehyde on phytochemical content and antioxidant activity of Agaricus bisporus was investigated. Synthetic compost based on wheat straw was prepared by...
Effect of screw speed in compounding of poly(butylene adipate?co?terephthalate)/thermoplastic starch blends and their processability by cast extrusion
25/04/2024 -
Blends of bio?polyesters cover a wide percentage of the market share and possess properties comparable to the ones of conventional polymers. Poly(butylene adipate?co?terephthalate) (PBAT) is a...
The Two Mycological Sides of Ultraviolet-B Radiation: Harmless for Mushroom Mycelia, Harmful for Mycopathogenic Mould Spores
26/04/2024 -
Mycopathogenic moulds are responsible for the greatest crop losses of cultivated mushrooms, thus having a significant negative economic impact on industry. Pesticides are the most common treatment...
Challenges in Sustainable Agriculture—The Role of Organic Amendments
22/04/2024 -
Soil degradation threatens global food security and environmental sustainability, necessitating effective soil management strategies. This review comprehensively examines the impact of organic soil...
Pyrolysis, a recovery solution to reduce landfilling of residual organic waste generated from mixed municipal waste
13/04/2024 -
Despite policies to restrict the mixing of organic waste with other general waste and improve its separation at source, municipal solid waste still contains a high proportion of organic waste. The...
Effect of composting and storage on the microbiome and resistome of cattle manure from a commercial dairy farm in Poland
15/04/2024 -
Manure from food-producing animals, rich in antibiotic-resistant bacteria and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), poses significant environmental and healthcare risks. Despite global efforts, most...
Heavy Metal Accumulation in Three Varieties of Mustard Grown under Five Soil Management Practices
11/04/2024 -
Heavy metal pollution represents a global health issue. Different methods and technologies are adopted to mitigate the problem of heavy metal pollution. Phytoremediation has been gaining attention as...
Wood flour and hazelnut shells polylactide?based biocomposites for packaging applications: Characterization, photo?oxidation, and compost burial degradation
10/04/2024 -
A biocomposites studying from the cradle to the grave.In this work, polylactide (PLA) was loaded with wood flour (WF) or hazelnut shells (HSs) (10% and 20% of fillers). The matrix and biocomposites...
Room temperature phosphorescence from natural, organic emitters and their application in industrially compostable programmable luminescent tags
06/04/2024 -
Organic semiconductors provide the potential of biodegradable technologies, but prototypes do only rarely exist. We present transparent, ultrathin programmable luminescent tags for minimalistic yet...
Composting of recovered rock wool from hydroponics for the production of soil amendment
04/04/2024 -
Due to its fibrous structure and high water holding capacity, rock mineral wool (RMW) has boosted the development of hydroponics. Consequently, the amount of waste RMW has also increased...
Effect of nitrogen retention composite additives Ca(H2PO4)2 and MgSO4 on the degradation of lignocellulose, compost maturation, and fungal communities in compost
01/04/2024 -
This study investigated the effects of the nitrogen retention composite additives Ca(H2PO4)2 and MgSO4 on lignocellulose degradation, maturation, and fungal communities in composts. The study...
Biosolid Mixtures Applied in Tropical Soils and Their Effect on Coriandrum sativum and Ocimum basilicum Nutritional Uptake
01/04/2024 -
Agricultural soils are degraded worldwide as result of anthropogenic activities; environmental contamination; and excessive use of chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides. Scientists are concerned...
The Influence of an Innovative Bioproduct on Soil and Substrate Characteristics during Strawberry Cultivation
28/03/2024 -
Farming systems should be sustainable in order to protect the soil from diseases and pests while preserving the environment and generating economic and social benefits. The use of biological products...
Effect of Compost from Cardoon Biomass, as Partial Replacement of Peat, on the Production and Quality of Baby Leaf Lettuce
20/03/2024 -
The use of peat, the standard substrate used for soilless cultivation of horticultural crops, is becoming of increasing concern as peat is a non-renewable resource and its extraction can degrade...
Analysis of the Mechanical Degradability of Biodegradable Polymer-Based Bags in Different Environments
21/03/2024 -
Biodegradable polymer-based bags were developed as an alternative to plastic. However, their degradation in environmental conditions has not been fully investigated and is often incomplete. Here, the...
Biodegradable Polymer Films: Processability, Technological Properties and Their Viability for Flexible Packaging Applications
12/03/2024 -
Nowadays, there is a rising interest in the packaging industry regarding more environment?friendly (i.e. biodegradable and/or compostable) polymer?based solutions, especially for film blowing...
