[HTML][HTML] The use of biochar made from biomass and biosolids as a substrate for green infrastructure: A review

M Novotný, M Marković, J Raček, M Šipka… - Sustainable Chemistry …, 2023 - Elsevier
Biochar made from biomass and biosolids can be used in substrates suitable for urban
green infrastructure, especially green roofs, green parking lots, and green walls. The …

A detailed survey of recyclable food discards for the production of alternative fuels–Present and future aspects

A Pugazhendhi, A Sharma - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2025 - Elsevier
Food waste residues and discards from vegetables, fruits, bread, meat, and dairy products
are often discarded in landfills as waste. However, these wasted food residues can be …

Determining the extraction conditions and phytotoxicity threshold for compost maturity evaluation using the seed germination index method

Y Kong, J Zhang, Y Yang, Y Liu, L Zhang, G Wang… - Waste Management, 2023 - Elsevier
The phytotoxicity of the compost aqueous extracts determines the maturity. To improve the
accuracy of compost maturity evaluation using the seed germination index (GI) method …

Deciphering the structural characteristics and molecular transformation of dissolved organic matter during the electrolytic oxygen aerobic composting process

J Wei, H Shangguan, C Shen, H Mi, X Liu, T Fu… - Science of the Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
Electrolytic oxygen aerobic composting (EOAC) effectively treats organic solid waste by
using in-situ electrolytic oxygen for aeration. However, the fundamental mechanism of …

[HTML][HTML] Antioxidant and biofertilizing effect of compost extracts on horticultural crops to minimize the use of agrochemicals

R Lerma-Moliz, JA López-González… - … Technology & Innovation, 2024 - Elsevier
Excessive chemical fertilizers harm the environment, economy, and health, while compost
and its extracts provide a sustainable solution. Consequently, the development of liquid …

Biochar amendment aids in the reduction of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and heavy metals during composting of poultry litter

FN Ezugworie, VC Okechukwu… - Bioremediation …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Poultry litter is a complex mixture comprising heavy metals feed scraps, antibiotics, water,
feathers. Although treatment of these wastes has not currently received much attention in …

Application of Multivariate Regression and Artificial Neural Network Modelling for Prediction of Physicochemical Properties of Grape-Skin Compost

T Sokač Cvetnić, K Krog, D Valinger, J Gajdoš Kljusurić… - Bioengineering, 2024 - mdpi.com
The reusability of by-products in the food industry is consistent with sustainable and greener
production; therefore, the aim of this paper was to evaluate the applicability of multiple linear …

Seedling establishment test for the comprehensive evaluation of compost phytotoxicity

Y Liu, J Liu, H Cheng, Y Luo, K Oh, X Meng, H Zhang… - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
Application of non-phytotoxic compost is important for soil conservation and crop production.
In this study, two treatments were set up to compare the effects of compost water extract on …

Emerging Compost Extract for Heavy Metal Bioremediation and Preserving the Antioxidant Activity of Celery Cabbage: A Sustainable Approach

M Haroun, A Barham, J Wang, X Qian - Biocatalysis and Agricultural …, 2024 - Elsevier
The study examined the efficiency of a combined bioadditive containing molasses with
Bacillus firmus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the production of compost extract and their …

Sesame Stalk Compost in Soil Revitalization and Long-term Sustainable Crop Productivity in Organic Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)

A Sangeetha, K Subrahmaniyan… - … in Soil Science and …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Resource depletion is one of the primary concerns of modern agriculture farmers, which
needs to be considered for long term sustainability. To assess the effect of sesame stalk …