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Bio-Based Fertilizers from Waste: Nutrient Recovery, Soil Health, and Circular Economy Impacts

Guangzhou University · Northwest Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering · +3 more institutions

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Abstract

Bio-based fertilisers (BBFs) derived from waste streams represent a transformative approach to sustainable agriculture, addressing the dual challenges of waste management and food security. This comprehensive review examines recent advances in BBF production technologies, nutrient recovery mechanisms, soil health impacts, and the benefits of a circular economy. This review, based on an analysis of peer-reviewed studies, demonstrates that BBFs consistently improve the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil while reducing environmental impacts by 15-45% compared to synthetic alternatives. Advanced biological treatment technologies, including anaerobic digestion, vermicomposting, and biochar…

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Keywords
  • Circular economy
  • Biochar
  • Agriculture
  • Nutrient
  • Nutrient management
  • Sustainability
  • Sustainable agriculture
  • Soil health
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Zero hunger
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