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Evaluation of solid-state bioconversion of domestic wastewater sludge as a promising environmental-friendly disposal technique

Author Affiliations
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Universiti Putra Malaysia, International Islamic University Malaysia
Published InWater Research
Year2004
Citations56

Abstract

Natural and environmental-friendly disposal of wastewater sludge is a great concern. Recently, biological treatment has played prominent roles in bioremediation of complex hydrocarbon- rich contaminants. Composting is quite an old biological-based process that is being practiced but it could not create a great impact in the minds of concerned researchers. The present study was conducted to evaluate the feasibility of the solid-state bioconversion (SSB) processes in the biodegradation of wastewater sludge by exploiting this promising technique to rejuvenate the conventional process. The Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) domestic wastewater treatment plant (DWTP) sludge was considered for evaluation of SSB by monitoring the microbial growth and its subsequent roles in biodegradation under two conditions: (i) flask (F) and (ii) composting bin (CB)…
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