The aim of this work was to explore the effect of the addition of exogenous precursors on humic substance (HS) formation during composting. HS formation is a complex biochemical process that occurs during composting. In addition, HS precursors and bacterial communities were recognized as the key factors that affect HS formation. The addition of exogenous precursors can promote the humification process during composting, but few studies have explored the potential relationships between the proportion of additional exogenous precursors, the bacterial community and HS formation. Jointly adding benzoic acid (BA) and soybean residue after extracted oil (SR) treatment can promote HS formation, especially humic acid formation. In addition, the increase in the proportion of exogenous precursors added could strengthen the relationship among different precursors, thereby changing the bacterial community composition and further promoting the humification process during composting. In addition, a structural equation model (SEM) showed that precursors were the key factors to regulate HS formation and certain bacteria as the direct drivers to affect HS formation. This model provides more possibilities to regulate HS formation during composting and enhances its potential applicability under real conditions.
Effect of the addition of exogenous precursors on humic substance formation during composting.
Zhechao Zhang,Yue Zhao,Ruoxi Wang,Q. Lu,Junqiu Wu,Duoying Zhang,Z. Nie,Zi-min Wei
Published 2018 in Waste Management
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2018
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Waste Management
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2018-09-01
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Medicine, Chemistry, Environmental Science
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