Identification of locally available structural material as co-substrate for organic waste composting in Tamil Nadu, India.
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| Title: | Identification of locally available structural material as co-substrate for organic waste composting in Tamil Nadu, India. |
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| Authors: | Springer, C.1 christian.springer@uni-weimar.de, Heldt, N.2 |
| Source: | Waste Management & Research: The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy. Jun2016, Vol. 34 Issue 6, p584-592. 9p. |
| Subjects: | Substrates (Materials science), Organic waste recycling, Sludge bulking, Composite materials, Climatology |
| Geographic Terms: | India |
| Abstract: | Owing to the lack in structural strength while composting certain kinds of organic wastes, 11 co-substrates were tested that are generally locally available in rural areas of northern Tamil Nadu, India. In addition to the classical composting parameters such as carbon/nitrogen ratio, moisture content, dry matter and organic dry matter, a compression test was conducted to evaluate the structural strength and the suitability as bulking agent for composting processes. Additionally, with respect to the climatic conditions in India, the water holding capacity was also evaluated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Engineering Source |
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