Recycling sludge on cropland as fertilizer–Advantages and risks
MF Seleiman, A Santanen, PSA Mäkelä - Resources, Conservation and …, 2020 - Elsevier
Background Digested sludge is a good source of plant nutrients. However, depending on
the feedstock, it might contain heavy metals, metalloids, organic compounds, pathogens …
the feedstock, it might contain heavy metals, metalloids, organic compounds, pathogens …
[HTML][HTML] Utilization of sewage sludge to manage saline-alkali soil and increase crop production: Is it safe or not?
Saline-alkali soil has become significant problem for global agriculture and food security as
these soils have poor physicochemical conditions and reduce crop production by causing a …
these soils have poor physicochemical conditions and reduce crop production by causing a …
Managing cadmium in agricultural systems
Cadmium (Cd) is a naturally occurring element present in all soils from both geogenic and
anthropogenic sources. The primary risk pathway to humans is exposure through dietary …
anthropogenic sources. The primary risk pathway to humans is exposure through dietary …
Evaluation of the potential of sewage sludge as a valuable fertilizer for wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) crops
A greenhouse experiment was performed to assess the soil heavy metal pools, growth,
yield, and heavy metal uptake of wheat plants (Triticum aestivum L.) that are grown at …
yield, and heavy metal uptake of wheat plants (Triticum aestivum L.) that are grown at …
Municipal sewage sludge effects on maize yield, nitrogen use efficiency, and soil properties
SD Koutroubas, V Antoniadis, CA Damalas… - Journal of Soil Science …, 2023 - Springer
Biosolids are frequently used as organic soil additives. This 2-year field study investigated
the effects of sewage sludge (SWS) application on maize (Zea mays L.) production, nitrogen …
the effects of sewage sludge (SWS) application on maize (Zea mays L.) production, nitrogen …
Effects of chlorine on the volatilization of heavy metals during the co-combustion of sewage sludge
To clarify the volatilization of heavy metals (Cu, Ni, Pb, and Zn) in sewage sludge during co-
combustion in cement kiln, effects of addition and types of four chlorides and temperature on …
combustion in cement kiln, effects of addition and types of four chlorides and temperature on …
Sunflower growth and yield response to sewage sludge application under contrasting water availability conditions
SD Koutroubas, V Antoniadis, CA Damalas… - Industrial Crops and …, 2020 - Elsevier
Good knowledge of crop response to biosolids is necessary for optimizing their use as soil
amendments. The present 2-yr study evaluated the impact of soil application of municipal …
amendments. The present 2-yr study evaluated the impact of soil application of municipal …
Effects of different sewage sludge applications on heavy metal accumulation, growth and yield of spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.)
In this study, we present the response of spinach to different amendment rates of sewage
sludge (0, 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 g kg− 1) in a greenhouse pot experiment, where plant …
sludge (0, 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 g kg− 1) in a greenhouse pot experiment, where plant …
Impact of willow short rotation coppice on water quality
Short rotation coppice (SRC) with willow has been grown in Sweden from the late 1980s to
produce biomass for energy on agricultural land. This study evaluated the effects of SRC on …
produce biomass for energy on agricultural land. This study evaluated the effects of SRC on …
Sewage sludge as N-fertilizers for crop production enabling the circular bioeconomy in agriculture: A Challenge for the New EU Regulation 1009/2019
M Cucina, P De Nisi, S Sordi, F Adani - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
The fertilizer framework in the European Union has recently been reviewed by EU
Regulation 1009/2019 that excluded sewage sludge from the list of the possible constituents …
Regulation 1009/2019 that excluded sewage sludge from the list of the possible constituents …