The problems arising from the limited availability of natural resources and the impact of
certain anthropogenic activities on the environment must be addressed as soon as possible …

Agriculture is the major water consumer on the planet, it is estimated that 70% of its global
use is for this activity. Thus, the reuse of wastewater appears as a viable alternative to …

Soil quality is defined as the capacity of the soil to perform multiple functions, and can be
assessed by measuring soil chemical, physical and biological parameters. Among soil …

Uncertainty remains over what properties of biochar and which groups of microorganisms
are responsible for the direction and magnitude of observed biochar‐induced priming effects …

Using organic amendments to fertilise crops is a crucial part in the sustainability of
agricultural systems. The residual slurry remaining after biogas production (anaerobic …

Microplastics (MPs) are emerging pollutants whose occurrence is a global problem in
natural ecosystems including soil. Among MPs, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a well-known …

Digestate is an organic by-product of biogas production via anaerobic digestion processes
and has a great potential as soil fertilizer due to concentrated nutrients. In this study, we …

European policy is direct towards increasing the agricultural reuse of sludge on soil for
improving the fertility; however, the effects of long-term pharmaceutical sewage sludge …

Aeolian sandy soil is a key resource for supporting food production on a global scale;
however, the growth of crops in Aeolian sandy soil is often impaired due to its poor physical …

Production of biochar from sewage sludge may be a promising solution for sewage sludge
management and improvement of soil properties, including carbon dioxide sequestration …