Agriculture and farming have a long history. Agriculture is the main economic structure for
many developed and developing countries. The modern agricultural practices affect the …

A review of the applicability of electron beam water radiolysis for sewage sludge treatment is
presented. Electron beam treatment has been proven to be a successful approach to the …

Composting of sewage sludge is one of the most suitable solutions for managing and
recycling such waste. With the aim to decrease ocean disposal and increase recycling …

Gamma irradiation is regarded as a promising alternative method for sewage sludge (SS)
treatment. To evaluate the human health risk and effects of gamma irradiated and non …

Corn is one of the major crops in Brazil where acidic soils poor in available nutrients limit
grain productivity in the country. Alternative sources of nutrients have been in demand and …

An increasing production of drinking water and a significant amount of waste in the form of
treated sludge can lead to a serious environmental problem. The high organic content in the …

Irradiation of sewage sludge (SS) with gamma-ray is regarded as a promising alternative
and rapid method for risk mitigation of this waste in ecosystems. The effects of 13 treatments …

Applying sewage sludge in agricultural soils is an interesting source of organic matter. This
study aimed to monitor concentrations of heavy elements in soil and guar plants, which can …

A viable alternative to the use of sewage sludge (SS) would be using it as a reconditioner of
agricultural soils, due to its high content of organic matter and nutrients. However, this …

Using ionizing radiation in treating waste sludge from a drinking water treatment plant is a
well-known technique. Sludge treated with ionizing radiation can be used as fertilizer in …