Nutrient Recovery from Agricultural Wastewater by Integrated Electrokinetic Processes

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shu-Yuan Pan ◽  
Chao-Yu Wei ◽  
Anwar Jamaal Wade ◽  
Po-Chih Tseng
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficient ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Nutrient Recovery ◽  
Agricultural Wastewater ◽  
Nutrient Reuse ◽  
Process Chemistry ◽  
Electrokinetic Separations ◽  
Phosphorus And Potassium ◽  
Nitrogen Phosphorus

<p>Agricultural wastewater including anaerobic digestate is annually generated in a huge quantity in Taiwan. The management of agricultural wastewater should be emphasized on the recovery and production of value-added resources, such as macronutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium), for realizing the circular bioeconomy. In this paper, we will illustrate the development of energy-efficient electrokinetic processes for nutrient recovery from agricultural wastewater. First, we evaluate the performance of electrokinetic separations processes for recovery of macronutrients. We also discuss major challenges in managing nutrient reuse by the developed electrokinetic methods. Then, we elucidate the process chemistry and reaction kinetics by the processes. Lastly, we consider the interconnectivity among water, energy and the produced macronutrients in the context of large-scale deployment.</p>

Nutrient recovery from biomass cultivated as catch crop for removing accumulated fertilizer in farm soil

2012 ◽  
Vol 66 (5) ◽  
pp. 1110-1116 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Nagare ◽  
T. Fujiwara ◽  
T. Inoue ◽  
S. Akao ◽  
K. Inoue ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Form ◽  
Nitrate Pollution ◽  
Nutrient Recovery ◽  
Naoh Solution ◽  
Potential Resource ◽  
Phosphorus And Potassium ◽  
Continuous Use ◽  
Nitrogen Phosphorus ◽  
New System

As a result of long-term continuous use of fertilizers in farm land, a large amount of nutrients accumulate in the soil, increasing the risk of eutrophication or nitrate pollution of groundwater. For rehabilitating the farm soil and recovering nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, a new system has been developed by our research group. This paper discusses the methodology of extracting nutrients from biomass in order to recover phosphorus and other nutrients in crystal form. Around 80% or higher extraction rates were achieved for phosphorus and potassium by soaking the powdered tissue in distilled water or 1% NaOH solution for 24 h. The extracted phosphorus and potassium act as a potential resource for recycled fertilizer or other industrial materials.

Algal compost – toward sustainable fertilization

2013 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 161-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Izabela Michalak ◽  
Katarzyna Chojnacka
Keyword(s):  
Metal Content ◽  
Algal Biomass ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Effective Utilization ◽  
Plant Cultivation ◽  
A Value ◽  
Phosphorus And Potassium ◽  
Nitrogen Phosphorus ◽  
Beach Cast

AbstractIn the present paper, the possibilities of the utilization of large amounts of beach-cast seaweeds are discussed. It is important to examine the methods of removing and processing algal biomass and find a manner of its cost-effective utilization in order to obtain a value-added product. A review of composting methods of algal biomass is presented. Compost from seaweeds can find several applications, for example, as an alternative to conventional fertilizers. Algae have been used for centuries as a natural fertilizer in many coastal areas because they are known to be rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Moreover, the biomass is characterized by the high content of trace elements and metabolites. There are different ways of management for algae for their use in agriculture. The most common is composting of algal biomass, for example, in piles. The advantages (i.e., high content of plant nutrients, organic components, etc.) and disadvantages (i.e., heavy metal content and salinity) of the composted biomass are presented. Finally, examples of the application of seaweed compost in plant cultivation are reported.

Effects of operating and design parameters on ion exchange columns for nutrient recovery from urine

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 828-838 ◽  
Author(s):  
William A. Tarpeh ◽  
Ileana Wald ◽  
Maja Wiprächtiger ◽  
Kara L. Nelson
Keyword(s):  
Ion Exchange ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Nutrient Recovery ◽  
Phosphorus And Potassium ◽  
Nitrogen Phosphorus

Ion exchange is a promising option for recovering nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) from source-separated urine.

Effects of Water-Nitrogen Interaction on Absorption, Translocation and Distribution of Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium in Rice

2010 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 655-664 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong-Jian SUN ◽  
Yuan-Yuan SUN ◽  
Xu-Yi LI ◽  
Rong-Ping ZHANG ◽  
Xiang GUO ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phosphorus And Potassium ◽  
Nitrogen Phosphorus

scholarly journals Effects of serpentinite fertilizer on the chemical properties and enzyme activity of young spruce soils

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 401-414 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ewa Błońska ◽  
Kazimierz Januszek ◽  
Stanisław Małek ◽  
Tomasz Wanic
Keyword(s):  
Enzyme Activity ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Tree Roots ◽  
Forest Zone ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Phosphorus And Potassium ◽  
One Year ◽  
Nitrogen Phosphorus ◽  
Experimental Plots

AbstractThe experimental plots used in the study were located in the middle forest zone (elevation: 900-950 m a.s.l.) on two nappes of the flysch Carpathians in southern Poland. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of serpentinite in combination with nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium fertilizers on selected chemical properties of the soil and activity of dehydrogenase and urease in the studied soils. All fertilizer treatments significantly enriched the tested soils in magnesium. The use of serpentinite as a fertilizer reduced the molar ratio of exchangeable calcium to magnesium, which facilitated the uptake of magnesium by tree roots due to competition between calcium and magnesium. After one year of fertilization on the Wisła experimental plot, the pH of the Ofh horizon increased, while the pH of the mineral horizons significantly decreased. Enrichment of serpentinite with nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium fertilizers stimulated the dehydrogenase activity in the studied organic horizon. The lack of a negative effect of the serpentinite fertilizer on enzyme activity in the spruce stand soil showed that the concentrations of the heavy metals added to the soil were not high enough to be toxic and indicated the feasibility of using this fertilizer in forestry.

scholarly journals Multi-Country Scale Assessment of Available Energy Recovery Potential Using Micro-Hydropower in Drinking, Pressurised Irrigation and Wastewater Networks, Covering Part of the EU

Water ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 899
Author(s):  
Djordje Mitrovic ◽  
Miguel Crespo Chacón ◽  
Aida Mérida García ◽  
Jorge García Morillo ◽  
Juan Antonio Rodríguez Diaz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Northern Ireland ◽  
Energy Recovery ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Net Energy ◽  
Water Networks ◽  
Scale Assessment

Studies have shown micro-hydropower (MHP) opportunities for energy recovery and CO2 reductions in the water sector. This paper conducts a large-scale assessment of this potential using a dataset amassed across six EU countries (Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Spain, and Portugal) for the drinking water, irrigation, and wastewater sectors. Extrapolating the collected data, the total annual MHP potential was estimated between 482.3 and 821.6 GWh, depending on the assumptions, divided among Ireland (15.5–32.2 GWh), Scotland (17.8–139.7 GWh), Northern Ireland (5.9–8.2 GWh), Wales (10.2–8.1 GWh), Spain (375.3–539.9 GWh), and Portugal (57.6–93.5 GWh) and distributed across the drinking water (43–67%), irrigation (51–30%), and wastewater (6–3%) sectors. The findings demonstrated reductions in energy consumption in water networks between 1.7 and 13.0%. Forty-five percent of the energy estimated from the analysed sites was associated with just 3% of their number, having a power output capacity >15 kW. This demonstrated that a significant proportion of energy could be exploited at a small number of sites, with a valuable contribution to net energy efficiency gains and CO2 emission reductions. This also demonstrates cost-effective, value-added, multi-country benefits to policy makers, establishing the case to incentivise MHP in water networks to help achieve the desired CO2 emissions reductions targets.

scholarly journals Advances in Circular Bioeconomy Technologies: From Agricultural Wastewater to Value-Added Resources

Environments ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Nidhi Mehta ◽  
Kinjal J Shah ◽  
Yu-I Lin ◽  
Yongjun Sun ◽  
Shu-Yuan Pan
Keyword(s):  
Membrane Separation ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Fulvic Acids ◽  
Chemical Precipitation ◽  
Environmental Benefits ◽  
Nitrogen And Phosphorus ◽  
Piggery Wastewater ◽  
Agricultural Wastewater ◽  
Treatment Processes ◽  
Electrokinetic Separation

This review systematically outlines the recent advances in the application of circular bioeconomy technologies for converting agricultural wastewater to value-added resources. The properties and applications of the value-added products from agricultural wastewater are first summarized. Various types of agricultural wastewater, such as piggery wastewater and digestate from anaerobic digestion, are focused on. Next, different types of circular technologies for recovery of humic substances (e.g., humin, humic acids and fulvic acids) and nutrients (e.g., nitrogen and phosphorus) from agricultural wastewater are reviewed and discussed. Advanced technologies, such as chemical precipitation, membrane separation and electrokinetic separation, are evaluated. The environmental benefits of the circular technologies compared to conventional wastewater treatment processes are also addressed. Lastly, the perspectives and prospects of the circular technologies for agricultural wastewater are provided.

scholarly journals Large-Scale Object Monitoring in Internet-of-Things: Energy-Efficient Perspectives

Electronics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 461
Author(s):  
Yongbin Yim ◽  
Euisin Lee ◽  
Seungmin Oh
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficient ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Technological Evolution ◽  
Node Density ◽  
Mobile Objects ◽  
Research Challenges ◽  
Energy Efficient Communication ◽  
Efficient Communication ◽  
Architectural Principles

Recently, the demand for monitoring a certain object covering large and dynamic scopes such as wildfires, glaciers, and radioactive contaminations, called large-scale fluid objects (LFOs), is coming to the fore due to disasters and catastrophes that lately happened. This article provides an analytic comparison of such LFOs and typical individual mobile objects (IMOs), namely animals, humans, vehicles, etc., to figure out inherent characteristics of LFOs. Since energy-efficient monitoring of IMOs has been intensively researched so far, but such inherent properties of LFOs hinder the direct adaptation of legacy technologies for IMOs, this article surveys technological evolution and advances of LFOs along with ones of IMOs. Based on the communication cost perspective correlated to energy efficiency, three technological phases, namely concentration, integration, and abbreviation, are defined in this article. By reviewing various methods and strategies employed by existing works with the three phases, this article concludes that LFO monitoring should achieve not only decoupling from node density and network structure but also trading off quantitative reduction against qualitative loss as architectural principles of energy-efficient communication to break through inherent properties of LFOs. Future research challenges related to this topic are also discussed.

scholarly journals Effects of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium rates on Microdochium patch

itsrj ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian McDonald ◽  
Alec Kowalewski ◽  
Clint Mattox ◽  
Emily Braithwaite ◽  
Charles Schmid
Keyword(s):  
Phosphorus And Potassium ◽  
Nitrogen Phosphorus
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