| Title |
Biosolids: The Growing Potential for Use |
| ID_Doc |
23244 |
| Authors |
Goh, CH; Short, MD; Bolan, NS; Saint, CP |
| Title |
Biosolids: The Growing Potential for Use |
| Year |
2018 |
| Published |
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| DOI |
10.1108/978-1-78714-619-820181007 |
| Abstract |
Biosolids, the residual solids from wastewater treatment operations and once considered a waste product by the industry, are now becoming increasingly recognised as a multifunctional resource with growing opportunities for marketable use. This shift in attitude towards biosolids management is spurred on by increasing volatility in energy, fertilizer and commodity markets as well as moves by the global community towards mitigating global warming and the effects of climate change. This chapter will provide an overview of current global biosolids practices (paired with a number of Australian examples) as well as discuss potential future uses of biosolids. Additionally, present and future risks and opportunities of biosolids use are highlighted, including potential policy implications. |
| Author Keywords |
Biosolids; wastewater treatment technologies; anaerobic digestion; sludge-to-energy; agricultural use; nutrient recovery; circular economy |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Book Citation Index – Social Sciences & Humanities (BKCI-SSH); Book Citation Index – Science (BKCI-S) |
| EID |
WOS:000566844800006 |
| WoS Category |
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology; Environmental Sciences; Environmental Studies |
| Research Area |
Science & Technology - Other Topics; Environmental Sciences & Ecology |
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