Sustainable Management and Utilization of Sewage Sludge

This book explores the sustainable management of sewage sludge,its use in soil fertility and crop production,and its chemical and biological properties. It covers topics such as biostabilization, detoxification, nutrient recovery, and microorganisms.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 425 pages
Publication date: 19 December 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the realm of sewage sludge, exploring its sustainable management, utilization, and profound implications on soil fertility and crop production. It serves as a dedicated resource, tracing the intricate chemical and biological characteristics of sewage sludge, while also covering a wide range of topics such as sewage sludge biostabilization and detoxification, innovative biological and thermochemical treatment technologies, emerging nutrient recovery techniques, the vital role of microorganisms in sewage sludge management, and the sustainable application of sewage sludge as a valuable fertilizer in agriculture. This invaluable book is a valuable asset for researchers, scholars, and policymakers alike, providing valuable insights and guidance into the complex world of sewage sludge management.

Sewage sludge, a byproduct of wastewater treatment, presents a significant challenge in terms of its management and utilization. However, it also holds immense potential for improving soil fertility and crop production. This book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of sewage sludge, its properties, and various treatment technologies. It explores the biostabilization and detoxification processes, which are crucial in reducing the harmful effects of sludge on the environment. Biological and thermochemical treatment methods are also discussed, as they offer efficient ways to convert sludge into valuable resources. Emerging nutrient recovery technologies are explored, highlighting the potential of recovering nutrients from sludge for agricultural use. The role of microorganisms in sewage sludge management is emphasized, as they play a vital role in the degradation and stabilization of organic matter. Additionally, the book discusses the sustainable use of sewage sludge as a fertilizer in agriculture, emphasizing the importance of proper application techniques and monitoring to ensure environmental and agricultural sustainability.

Sewage sludge, a complex mixture of organic matter, nutrients, and contaminants, presents both challenges and opportunities in terms of its management and utilization. This book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of sewage sludge, its properties, and various treatment technologies. It explores the biostabilization and detoxification processes, which are crucial in reducing the harmful effects of sludge on the environment. Biological and thermochemical treatment methods are also discussed, as they offer efficient ways to convert sludge into valuable resources. Emerging nutrient recovery technologies are explored, highlighting the potential of recovering nutrients from sludge for agricultural use. The role of microorganisms in sewage sludge management is emphasized, as they play a vital role in the degradation and stabilization of organic matter. Additionally, the book discusses the sustainable use of sewage sludge as a fertilizer in agriculture, emphasizing the importance of proper application techniques and monitoring to ensure environmental and agricultural sustainability.

Weight: 676g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030852283
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022