Abstract
This paper presents results obtained on the evaluation of static composting process aimed at bioremediation of the hazardous solid olive mill waste (OMW). The static composting process carried out in gas-permeable polyethylene bags followed the fluctuating temperature and oxygen profiles similar to those seen in aerated composting systems. Static composting resulted in apparent increases and decreases in values for total nitrogen and C:N ratios respectively during the process. The amount of nitrogen (>3%) in the composting end product was in agreement with the Italian legislation (Decreto Legislativo 29 aprile 2010, n. 75) specification for nitrogen fertilizer. A gradual decrease in polyphenols during the storage of compost resulted in a non-phytotoxic composted organic matter high in humic substances. Different respirometric tests also stated high biological stability of the end compost product.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 786-789 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation |
| Volume | 65 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 15 Life on Land
Keywords
- biodegradation
- bioremediation
- composting
- humification
- nitrogen
- olive oil
- olive oil industry
- organic wastes
- polyphenols
- static composting
- waste treatment
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