The nitrogen cycle and mitigation strategies for nitrogen loss during organic waste composting: A review

• Main Authors: Hoang, Hong Giang, Thuy, Bui Thi Phuong, Lin, Chitsan, N. Vo, Dai-Viet, Tran, Huu Tuan, Bahari, Mahadi, Le, Van Giang, Vu, Chi Thanh
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 2022
• Subjects: QD Chemistry
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/103185/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134514

Composting is a promising technology to decompose organic waste into humus-like high-quality compost, which can be used as organic fertilizer. However, greenhouse gases (N2O, CO2, CH4) and odorous emissions (H2S, NH3) are major concerns as secondary pollutants, which may pose adverse environmental a...