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Title Biosolids: What are the different types of reuse?
ID_Doc 27988
Authors Collivignarelli, MC; Canato, M; Abbà, A; Miino, MC
Title Biosolids: What are the different types of reuse?
Year 2019
Published
DOI 10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.117844
Abstract In recent years, rapid population growth and industrialization have increased the use of natural resources and the production of waste. To develop a circular economy, it is necessary to study and promote alternative long-term solutions for waste disposal, such as reuse and recovery. Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) can be an important part of circular sustainability if re-oriented to function as a water resource recovery facilities (WRRFs). In this context, biological sewage sludge (SS) can be treated in order to produce more stabilized residues: biosolids (BS). This paper aims to review the possible alternatives to reuse the BS in order to increase matter recovery. Around 250 papers, reviews, books and conference proceedings have been examined. Authors explored the application of BS on land, such as soil amendment/fertilizer both in agriculture and for interventions on abandoned mine sites, and on engineering fields, in partial or total substitution of virgin materials. The reuse of BS as adsorbent materials and as a source of phosphorus is also discussed. (C) 2019 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Author Keywords Circular economy; Sewage sludge; Water treatment sludge; Biosolids reuse; Construction sector; Agricultural land
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
EID WOS:000487231200019
WoS Category Green & Sustainable Science & Technology; Engineering, Environmental; Environmental Sciences
Research Area Science & Technology - Other Topics; Engineering; Environmental Sciences & Ecology
PDF https://iris.unibs.it/bitstream/11379/525598/5/031020265112_0JCLEPRO-S-18-13990.pdf
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