Preliminary Study on Sustainable NPK Slow-Release Fertilizers Based on Byproducts and Leftovers: A Design-of-Experiment Approach.


Journal

ACS omega
ISSN: 2470-1343
Titre abrégé: ACS Omega
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101691658

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
27 Oct 2020
Historique:
received: 26 06 2020
accepted: 25 09 2020
entrez: 2 11 2020
pubmed: 3 11 2020
medline: 3 11 2020
Statut: epublish

Résumé

In this study, an organic nitrogen-based coating was developed based on black soldier fly (BSF) prepupae reared on poultry dejections and deposited on ceramic lightweight aggregates (LWAs), containing phosphorous (P) and potassium (K) from agroresidues, leading to a complete nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK) fertilizer. To obtain a resistant coating with good adhesion to LWAs, different plasticizing agents were tested (e.g., glycerol, cellulose, and polyethylene glycol). The coating formulation was optimized through a design-of-experiment (DoE) approach to correlate the effect of each mixture component on the coating's performance. BSF biomass was characterized through chemical and thermal routes, as well as the final coated LWAs, confirming their general agreement to fertilizer's requirements. Release tests in static conditions highlighted the barrier action of the coating, preventing uncontrolled release of potassium and phosphorus contained in the LWAs as well as the release of nitrogen after 21 days (near to 20%). Germination and growth tests indicated a valuable increase of the growth index, whereas the germination process is limited by the coating barrier effect. This work proposes a new product in the field of slow-release fertilizers designed by rational methodologies and innovative materials based on waste valorization, fully in agreement with a circular economy perspective.

Identifiants

pubmed: 33134675
doi: 10.1021/acsomega.0c03082
pmc: PMC7594001
doi:

Types de publication

Journal Article

Langues

eng

Pagination

27154-27163

Informations de copyright

© 2020 American Chemical Society.

Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts

The authors declare no competing financial interest.

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Auteurs

Silvia Barbi (S)

Department of Science and Methods for Engineering, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Via Amendola 2, 42122 Reggio Emilia, Italy.

Francesco Barbieri (F)

Interdepartmental center for applied research and services in advanced mechanics and motoring, INTERMECH-Mo.Re., University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Via P. Vivarelli 10/1, 41125 Modena, Italy.

Fernanda Andreola (F)

Department of Engineering "Enzo Ferrari", University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Via P. Vivarelli 10/1, 41125 Modena, Italy.

Isabella Lancellotti (I)

Department of Engineering "Enzo Ferrari", University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Via P. Vivarelli 10/1, 41125 Modena, Italy.

Luisa Barbieri (L)

Interdepartmental center for applied research and services in advanced mechanics and motoring, INTERMECH-Mo.Re., University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Via P. Vivarelli 10/1, 41125 Modena, Italy.
Department of Engineering "Enzo Ferrari", University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Via P. Vivarelli 10/1, 41125 Modena, Italy.

Monia Montorsi (M)

Department of Science and Methods for Engineering, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Via Amendola 2, 42122 Reggio Emilia, Italy.
Interdepartmental center for industrial research and technology transfer in the field of integrated technologies for sustainable research, efficient energy conversion, energy efficiency of buildings, lighting and home automation, EN&TECH, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Piazzale Europa 1, 42122 Reggio Emilia, Italy.

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