Effects of Different Agro-Based Materials on Composting of Pulp/Paper-Mill Sludge
Journal Title: Archives of Environmental Protection - Year 2014, Vol 40, Issue 1
Abstract
The effects of different volumetric ratios of bulking agents to pulp/paper-mill sludge on composting were studied. Rice husk and corncob were used as bulking agents. Volumetric ratios of bulking agents to pulp/paper-mill sludge were used as 10:100 and 25:100. To monitor the evolution of the composting systems, routine parameters such as temperature, moisture, pH, total N, NH4 +-N, NO3 --N, total C, and C/N ratio were analyzed. The results indicated that the agro-based materials significantly affected compost maturity parameters. Moreover, the quality of the product obtained in the composting process treated with the agro-based materials achieved satisfactory stabilization and sanitation for application to land.
Authors and Affiliations
Nurdan Aycan, Nurdan Gamze Turan
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