Composting and its application in bioremediation of organic contaminants.

Lin, C; Cheruiyot, NK; Bui, X-T; Ngo, HH

Composting and its application in bioremediation of organic contaminants.

Lin, C Cheruiyot, NK Bui, X-T Ngo, HH

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Publisher:: Informa UK Limited
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Bioengineered, 2022, 13, (1), pp. 1073-1089
Issue Date:: 2022-01

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dc.contributor.author	Lin, C
dc.contributor.author	Cheruiyot, NK
dc.contributor.author	Bui, X-T
dc.contributor.author	Ngo, HH
dc.date.accessioned	2023-01-19T05:04:45Z
dc.date.available	2023-01-19T05:04:45Z
dc.date.issued	2022-01
dc.identifier.citation	Bioengineered, 2022, 13, (1), pp. 1073-1089
dc.identifier.issn	2165-5979
dc.identifier.issn	2165-5987
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/165232
dc.description.abstract	This review investigates the findings of the most up-to-date literature on bioremediation via composting technology. Studies on bioremediation via composting began during the 1990s and have exponentially increased over the years. A total of 655 articles have been published since then, with 40% published in the last six years. The robustness, low cost, and easy operation of composting technology make it an attractive bioremediation strategy for organic contaminants prevalent in soils and sediment. Successful pilot-and large-scale bioremediation of organic contaminants, e.g., total petroleum hydrocarbons, plasticizers, and persistent organic pollutants (POPs) by composting, has been documented in the literature. For example, composting could remediate >90% diesel with concentrations as high as 26,315 mg kg-a of initial composting material after 24 days. Composting has unique advantages over traditional single- and multi-strain bioaugmentation approaches, including a diverse microbial community, ease of operation, and the ability to handle higher concentrations. Bioremediation via composting depends on the diverse microbial community; thus, key parameters, including nutrients (C/N ratio = 25-30), moisture (55-65%), and oxygen content (O2 > 10%) should be optimized for successful bioremediation. This review will provide bioremediation and composting researchers with the most recent finding in the field and stimulate new research ideas.
dc.format	Print
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	Informa UK Limited
dc.relation.ispartof	Bioengineered
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1080/21655979.2021.2017624
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject	0604 Genetics, 0605 Microbiology
dc.subject.mesh	Biodegradation, Environmental
dc.subject.mesh	Composting
dc.subject.mesh	Geologic Sediments
dc.subject.mesh	Hydrocarbons
dc.subject.mesh	Periodicals as Topic
dc.subject.mesh	Pesticides
dc.subject.mesh	Petroleum
dc.subject.mesh	Soil Pollutants
dc.subject.mesh	Hydrocarbons
dc.subject.mesh	Pesticides
dc.subject.mesh	Soil Pollutants
dc.subject.mesh	Petroleum
dc.subject.mesh	Geologic Sediments
dc.subject.mesh	Biodegradation, Environmental
dc.subject.mesh	Periodicals as Topic
dc.subject.mesh	Composting
dc.title	Composting and its application in bioremediation of organic contaminants.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	13
utslib.location.activity	United States
utslib.for	0604 Genetics
utslib.for	0605 Microbiology
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology/School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CTWW - Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater Treatment
utslib.copyright.status	open_access	*
dc.date.updated	2023-01-19T05:04:44Z
pubs.issue	1
pubs.publication-status	Published
pubs.volume	13
utslib.citation.issue	1

Abstract:

This review investigates the findings of the most up-to-date literature on bioremediation via composting technology. Studies on bioremediation via composting began during the 1990s and have exponentially increased over the years. A total of 655 articles have been published since then, with 40% published in the last six years. The robustness, low cost, and easy operation of composting technology make it an attractive bioremediation strategy for organic contaminants prevalent in soils and sediment. Successful pilot-and large-scale bioremediation of organic contaminants, e.g., total petroleum hydrocarbons, plasticizers, and persistent organic pollutants (POPs) by composting, has been documented in the literature. For example, composting could remediate >90% diesel with concentrations as high as 26,315 mg kg-a of initial composting material after 24 days. Composting has unique advantages over traditional single- and multi-strain bioaugmentation approaches, including a diverse microbial community, ease of operation, and the ability to handle higher concentrations. Bioremediation via composting depends on the diverse microbial community; thus, key parameters, including nutrients (C/N ratio = 25-30), moisture (55-65%), and oxygen content (O2 > 10%) should be optimized for successful bioremediation. This review will provide bioremediation and composting researchers with the most recent finding in the field and stimulate new research ideas.

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