Due to the high demand for food and meat for the world's growing population, the
agricultural sector is expanding every year. Timely and effective treatment is of utmost …

Exploring the dramatic growth and changes in the field of vermicomposting since 1988, this
comprehensive review assesses the advancements made in government-funded projects in …

This comprehensive text provides the reader with both a detailed reference and a unified
course on wastewater treatment. Aimed at scientists and engineers, it deals with the …

Solid waste generation and treatment become one of the main concerns for the rural area.
This article reviews the solid waste composition and various solid waste treatment …

Moisture is a key environmental factor that affects many aspects of the composting process.
Biodegradation kinetics are affected by moisture through changes in oxygen diffusion, water …

Continuously thermophilic composting was examined with a 4.5-liter reactor placed in an
incubator maintained at representative temperatures. Feed was a mixture of dried table …

Two composts prepared from agroindustrial wastes were assayed as substrates: C1 from
brewing waste (yeast and malt) plus lemon tree prunings; and C2 from the solid fraction of …

Changes in public opinion and legislation have led to the general recognition that solid
waste treatment practices must be changed. Solid-waste disposal by landfill is becoming …

The agricultural utilization of sewage sludge imposes a high level of sanitation and
stabilization of organic matter in order to maintain soil, water and air qualities and to …

Crude oils have been primary sources of energy and fuels, such as petrodiesel fuels.
However, significant public concerns about the sustainability, price fluctuations, and adverse …