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Antoni Sánchez;
Antoni Sánchez
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain
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Teresa Gea;
Teresa Gea
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain
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Xavier Font;
Xavier Font
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain
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Adriana Artola;
Adriana Artola
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain
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Raquel Barrena;
Raquel Barrena
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain
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Javier Moral-Vico
Javier Moral-Vico
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain
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Hardback ISBN:
978-1-83767-162-5
PDF ISBN:
978-1-83767-365-0
EPUB ISBN:
978-1-83767-366-7
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2025 eBook Collection
No. of Pages:
522
Publication date:
25 Apr 2025
About this book
Every year a huge amount of organic solid waste is generated globally. This quantity is expected to keep increasing, making sustainable, safe and environmentally responsible management of solid waste vitally important. Composting offers a circular and low-impact route to managing and treating organic solid waste and produces a nutrient rich medium with uses in horticulture and agriculture.
Beginning with a solid introduction to the fundamentals of composting, including bioreactor engineering, energy and mass transfer issues and microbiology, this book then moves on to more complex topics such as compost stability, gaseous emissions and compost uses. With a focus on sustainability, the role of composting in biorefineries and how composting can complement other technologies such as anaerobic digestion and solid-state fermentation are also discussed.
This book is a great resource for both students and researchers with an interest in organic waste management, sustainability or the circular economy.
Composting: Fundamentals and Recent Advances, Royal Society of Chemistry, 2025.
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Table of contents
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Section I: Foreword: A Brief History of Composting
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Chapter 1: Introductionp1-24ByA. SánchezA. SánchezUniversitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain [email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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Section II: Fundamentals of Composting
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Chapter 2: Composting and Its Benefitsp25-45ByD. KomilisD. KomilisProfessor of Solid Waste Management, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece [email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 3: Microbiology of Composting: From Petri Dishes to Current Knowledge, Advanced Microbial Techniques and Succession of Microbial Communities During Compostingp46-79ByF. Suárez-Estrella;F. Suárez-EstrellaDepartment of Biology and Geology, Area of Microbiology, Agrifood Campus of International Excellence ceiA3, CIAIMBITAL, University of Almería, 04120, Almería, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:J. A. López-González;J. A. López-GonzálezDepartment of Biology and Geology, Area of Microbiology, Agrifood Campus of International Excellence ceiA3, CIAIMBITAL, University of Almería, 04120, Almería, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:M. Jurado;M. JuradoDepartment of Biology and Geology, Area of Microbiology, Agrifood Campus of International Excellence ceiA3, CIAIMBITAL, University of Almería, 04120, Almería, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:M. J. Estrella-González;M. J. Estrella-GonzálezDepartment of Biology and Geology, Area of Microbiology, Agrifood Campus of International Excellence ceiA3, CIAIMBITAL, University of Almería, 04120, Almería, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:M. R. Martínez-Gallardo;M. R. Martínez-GallardoDepartment of Biology and Geology, Area of Microbiology, Agrifood Campus of International Excellence ceiA3, CIAIMBITAL, University of Almería, 04120, Almería, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:A. Toribio;A. ToribioDepartment of Biology and Geology, Area of Microbiology, Agrifood Campus of International Excellence ceiA3, CIAIMBITAL, University of Almería, 04120, Almería, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:M. J. LópezM. J. LópezDepartment of Biology and Geology, Area of Microbiology, Agrifood Campus of International Excellence ceiA3, CIAIMBITAL, University of Almería, 04120, Almería, Spain [email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 4: Mass and Energy Balancesp80-96ByTeresa GeaTeresa GeaUniversitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain [email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 5: Respirometry of Organic Solid Wastes: Methods and Relevance to Understanding the Composting Process and End-product Stabilityp97-116ByRaquel Barrena;Raquel BarrenaaComposting Research Group, Department of Chemical Biological and Environmental Engineering, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain [email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Thomas J. AsprayThomas J. AspraybSolidsense Ltd, Bearsden, East Dunbartonshire, G61 3BA, Scotland, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 6: Composting Modelling: State of the Artp117-134ByAnne TrémierAnne TrémierResearch Director at French National Institute for Agriculture, Food, and Environment (INRAE), France [email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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Section III: Composting Technology
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Chapter 7: Composting Systemsp135-155ByArnau Sala;Arnau SalaUniversitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain [email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Esther Molina-PeñateEsther Molina-PeñateUniversitat Autònoma de Barcelona, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 8: Home and Community Composters: Decentralised Systemsp156-192ByJ. S. Arizmendiarrieta;J. S. ArizmendiarrietaaFertile Auro, SpainbUniversidad Pública de Navarra, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:I. Irigoien;I. IrigoienaFertile Auro, SpainbUniversidad Pública de Navarra, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:R. PlanaR. PlanaaFertile Auro, SpaincMaestro Compostador, Spain [email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 9: Invertebrate Facilitated Compostingp193-204ByWei Peng;Wei PengInstitute of Waste Treatment and Reclamation, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, ChinaSearch for other works by this author on:Fan Lü;Fan LüInstitute of Waste Treatment and Reclamation, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, ChinaSearch for other works by this author on:Hua Zhang;Hua ZhangInstitute of Waste Treatment and Reclamation, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, ChinaSearch for other works by this author on:Pinjing HePinjing HeInstitute of Waste Treatment and Reclamation, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China [email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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Section IV: The Compost
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Chapter 10: Quality and Characterization: Understanding the Meaning of Compost Qualityp205-245ByMarga López;Marga LópezaUniversitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Spain [email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Oscar Huerta-Pujol;Oscar Huerta-PujolaUniversitat Politècnica de Catalunya, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:Cecilia Girón;Cecilia GirónaUniversitat Politècnica de Catalunya, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:M. Ángeles BustamanteM. Ángeles BustamantebUniversidad Miguel Hernández, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 11: Uses of Compostp246-291ByM. A. Bustamante;M. A. BustamanteInstituto de Investigación e Innovación Agroalimentaria y Agroambiental CIAGRO, EPSO, Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche. Ctra. Beniel km 3,2 C.P. 03312 Orihuela, Spain [email protected]Search for other works by this author on:C. Paredes;C. ParedesInstituto de Investigación e Innovación Agroalimentaria y Agroambiental CIAGRO, EPSO, Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche. Ctra. Beniel km 3,2 C.P. 03312 Orihuela, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:L. Orden;L. OrdenInstituto de Investigación e Innovación Agroalimentaria y Agroambiental CIAGRO, EPSO, Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche. Ctra. Beniel km 3,2 C.P. 03312 Orihuela, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:M. D. Pérez-Murcia;M. D. Pérez-MurciaInstituto de Investigación e Innovación Agroalimentaria y Agroambiental CIAGRO, EPSO, Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche. Ctra. Beniel km 3,2 C.P. 03312 Orihuela, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:F. J. Andreu-Rodríguez;F. J. Andreu-RodríguezInstituto de Investigación e Innovación Agroalimentaria y Agroambiental CIAGRO, EPSO, Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche. Ctra. Beniel km 3,2 C.P. 03312 Orihuela, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:E. Martínez-Sabater;E. Martínez-SabaterInstituto de Investigación e Innovación Agroalimentaria y Agroambiental CIAGRO, EPSO, Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche. Ctra. Beniel km 3,2 C.P. 03312 Orihuela, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:A. Pérez-Espinosa;A. Pérez-EspinosaInstituto de Investigación e Innovación Agroalimentaria y Agroambiental CIAGRO, EPSO, Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche. Ctra. Beniel km 3,2 C.P. 03312 Orihuela, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:J. A. Sáez;J. A. SáezInstituto de Investigación e Innovación Agroalimentaria y Agroambiental CIAGRO, EPSO, Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche. Ctra. Beniel km 3,2 C.P. 03312 Orihuela, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:R. MoralR. MoralInstituto de Investigación e Innovación Agroalimentaria y Agroambiental CIAGRO, EPSO, Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche. Ctra. Beniel km 3,2 C.P. 03312 Orihuela, Spain [email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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Section V: Sustainability of Composting
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Chapter 12: Gaseous Emissions, Best Practices and Treatment: Biofiltration and Complementary Systemsp293-346ByD. González;D. GonzálezaDepartment of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain [email protected]Search for other works by this author on:D. Gabriel;D. GabrielaDepartment of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:M. C. Gutiérrez;M. C. GutiérrezbDepartment of Inorganic Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Area of Chemical Engineering, Instituto Químico para la Energía y el Medioambiente (IQUEMA). Campus de Excelencia Internacional Agroalimentario ceiA3, University of Cordoba. Campus Universitario de Rabanales, carretera N-IV, km 396, edificio Marie Curie, 14071 Córdoba, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:M. A. MartínM. A. MartínbDepartment of Inorganic Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Area of Chemical Engineering, Instituto Químico para la Energía y el Medioambiente (IQUEMA). Campus de Excelencia Internacional Agroalimentario ceiA3, University of Cordoba. Campus Universitario de Rabanales, carretera N-IV, km 396, edificio Marie Curie, 14071 Córdoba, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 13: LCA for Composting and Its Comparison with Other Organic Waste Treatment Optionsp347-371ByE. R. Oviedo-OcañaE. R. Oviedo-OcañaUniversidad Industrial de Santander, Colombia [email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 14: Models of Separate Collection for High Quality Compostingp372-408ByG. Nohales;G. NohalesFundació Ent, Josep Llanza, 1-7, 2n 3a, Vilanova i la Geltrú, 08800, Barcelona, Spain [email protected]Search for other works by this author on:I. Puig-VentosaI. Puig-VentosaFundació Ent, Josep Llanza, 1-7, 2n 3a, Vilanova i la Geltrú, 08800, Barcelona, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 15: The Role of Composting in the Sustainable Development Goals†p409-435ByP. F. Rizzo;P. F. RizzoaInstituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria, Estación Experimental Mendoza (INTA EEA Mendoza), San Martin 3853, Chacras de Coria, Mendoza M5507EVY, Argentina [email protected]Search for other works by this author on:I. Funes-Pinter;I. Funes-PinterbConsejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Av. Ruiz Leal s/n - Parque Gral. San Martín, Mendoza M5500XAD, ArgentinacFacultad de Ciencias Agrarias, Almirante Brown 500, Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Chacras de Coria, Mendoza M5528AHB, ArgentinaSearch for other works by this author on:S. Greco;S. GrecocFacultad de Ciencias Agrarias, Almirante Brown 500, Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Chacras de Coria, Mendoza M5528AHB, ArgentinaSearch for other works by this author on:E. M. UliarteE. M. UliarteaInstituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria, Estación Experimental Mendoza (INTA EEA Mendoza), San Martin 3853, Chacras de Coria, Mendoza M5507EVY, ArgentinaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Section VI: The Future of Composting
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Chapter 16: The Future of Compostingp437-485ByAdriana Artola;Adriana ArtolaComposting Research Group, Department of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain [email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Xavier Font;Xavier FontComposting Research Group, Department of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:Javier Moral-VicoJavier Moral-VicoComposting Research Group, Department of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:
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