Economía Circular
Economía Circular
Using Image Texture Analysis to Evaluate Soil–Compost Mechanical Mixing in Organic Farms
24/05/2023 -
Soil amendments (e.g., compost) require uniform incorporation in the soil profile to benefit plants. However, machines may not mix them uniformly throughout the upper soil layer commonly explored by...
Ivy Geranium (Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L’Hér.) Plant Growth and Flowering as Affected by Mineral or Biofertilizer with or without Compost Amendment
22/05/2023 -
Sustainable agriculture aims to eliminate the excessive usage of chemical fertilizers and can be crucial for soil fertility. A factorial pot experiment in a randomized complete block design was...
Excessive Nitrate Limits the Sustainability of Deep Compost Mulch in Organic Market Gardening
18/05/2023 -
Market gardening is a widespread practice of bio-intensive vegetable production characterized by direct marketing, small-scale farming structures, high crop densities, and innovative cultivation...
Hierarchical biopolymer?based materials and composites
11/04/2023 -
The mass production and disposal of non?degradable fossil?based plastics is responsible for alarming environmental and social issues when not managed responsibly. Towards manufacturing...
Short Term Effects of Chemical Fertilizer, Compost and Zeolite on Yield of Lettuce, Nutrient Composition and Soil Properties
07/05/2023 -
The proper management of treated agricultural wastes (e.g., composts) contributes to the protection of water and soil quality by reducing the use of chemical fertilizers, lowering leachate, and...
The changes in yield, quality, and soil properties of turfgrass grown by applying varying levels of hazelnut husk compost and irrigating with wastewater in soils with different textures, and their effects on carbon dioxide emissions from the soil
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The increasing population in the world complicates the management of solid and liquid wastes. In irrigation with wastewater and application of organic wastes to the soil, both discharges of the waste...
A comparative study on compost preparation using lab prepared eco-enzyme and its effect on growth of plant species Phaseolus vulgaris
08/05/2023 -
The augmented rise in population in the last few decades has resulted in gigantic increase in the solid waste production in India and around the globe. The conventional composting methods are slow...
Heavy metal remediation using chelator-enhanced washing of municipal solid waste compost based on spectroscopic characterization
24/04/2023 -
Due to high metal toxicity, mixed municipal solid waste (MSW) compost is difficult to use. This study detected the presence of heavy metals (Cd, Cu, Pb, Ni, and Zn) in MSW compost through...
Environmental factors induced macrolide resistance genes in composts consisting of erythromycin fermentation residue, cattle manure, and maize straw
20/04/2023 -
With the growing concerns about antibiotic resistance, it is more and more important to prevent the environmental pollution caused by antibiotic fermentation residues. In this study, composted...
Progress in design and processing of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs): Home compostable poly(3?hydroxybutyrate?co—3?hydroxyhexanoate) (PHBHHx)/polybutylene succinate?co?adipate (PBSA) blend
19/04/2023 -
Reaction mechanism between formaldehyde trapping agent and formaldehyde.AbstractIn order to solve the problem of formaldehyde release from the traditional phenolic foam (PF) in the process of coal...
Effect of Starch Type and Pre-Treatment on the Properties of Gelatin–Starch Foams Produced by Mechanical Foaming
02/04/2023 -
Incorporating biopolymers in packaging foams can contribute to a more circular packaging system, utilizing renewable and compostable materials. Gelatin, with its favorable physicochemical properties,...
Variation of Organic Matter and Releasing Risk Assessment of Pentachlorophenol (PCP) in Sewage Sludge Composting
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Sludge composting has been widely used as one of the most economical and environmentally friendly methods to solve the waste sludge problem. However, the effects of compost on the releasing risk of...
Efficient, Breathable, and Compostable Multilayer Air Filter Material Prepared from Plant-Derived Biopolymers
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State-of-art face masks and respirators are fabricated as single-use devices using microfibrous polypropylene fabrics, which are challenging to be collected and recycled at a community scale....
Physical, Mechanical, and Structural Properties of the Polylactide and Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate (PBAT)-Based Biodegradable Polymer during Compost Storage
24/03/2023 -
Today, packaging is an integral part of any food product, preserving its quality and safety. The use of biodegradable packaging as an alternative to conventional polymers reduces the consumption of...
Suitability of Biowaste and Green Waste Composts for Organic Farming in Germany and the Resulting Utilization Potentials
22/03/2023 -
In this study, the suitability of biowaste and green waste composts in organic farming is presented based on quality assurance data of approximately 21,000 compost analyses from 2015 to 2020. The...
Emerging Bio-Based Polymers from Lab to Market: Current Strategies, Market Dynamics and Research Trends
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Due to the rising worldwide demand for green chemicals, the bio-based polymer market is anticipated to expand substantially in the future. The synthesis of functional polymers has been a burgeoning...
Neural Image Analysis for the Determination of Total and Volatile Solids in a Composted Sewage Sludge and Maize Straw Mixture
06/03/2023 -
Waste management is one of most important challenges in environmental protection. Much effort is put into the development of waste treatment methods for further use. A serious problem is the...
Assessment of Earthworm Viability and Soil Health after Two Years of Raw and Composted De-Inking Paper Sludge Amendment
24/02/2023 -
The improvement of soil fertility properties is a priority for meeting sustainable development goals and world food security. One potential benefit of using paper sludge in agriculture is the...
Ecotoxicity of Single-Use Plastics to Earthworms
27/02/2023 -
The excessive use of plastics in recent years, especially so-called single-use plastics, has led to an incipient increase in the presence of this material in the soil. As soil is the essential...
Recent Advances in the Investigation of Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) Nanocomposites: Incorporation of Various Nanofillers and their Properties and Applications
27/02/2023 -
Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) is considered the most promising biobased substitute for fossil-derived polymers due to its compostability, biocompatibility, renewability, and good thermomechanical...
Community composting strategies for biowaste treatment: methodology, bulking agent and compost quality
23/02/2023 -
The European Union’s commitment to increase recycling and recovery rates of municipal solid waste requires significant changes in current waste management. Local governments are developing...
