Potential of locally available products for use as binders in producing fecal compost pellets in Ghana

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dc.creatorNikiema, Josiane
dc.creatorCofie, Olufunke O.
dc.creatorAsante-Bekoe, Barbara
dc.creatorOtoo, Miriam
dc.creatorAdamtey, Noah
dc.date2014-07
dc.date2014-06-13T14:47:20Z
dc.date2014-06-13T14:47:20Z
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-27T18:26:19Z
dc.descriptionMarket studies in Ghana have revealed a potential for composted or cocomposted fecal matter as nutrient source inputs for agricultural production. To increase the marketability of such products, high nutrient value and easier handling/transporting options are among the significant factors which drive demand. Pelletization is seen as a potentially interesting option to address these challenges. To preserve form stability of the pellet products, the addition of a binding material during the pelletization process is crucial. In Ghana, water, beeswax, clay, and cassava starch have been identified as locally available binding materials. A comparative assessment of these materials as a premier binder suitable for pelletization was performed based on predefined criteria. Quantitative criteria considered included the total amounts available, the seasonal variation during the year and cost. Qualitative criteria such as handling and storage conditions, ease of use during pelletization, and the binding ability were also evaluated. Based on this assessment, clay and cassava-based starch were selected as the most promising binding agents. Currently, clay is abundant in Ghana and this may suggest a guarantee for consistent and stable supply over coming years. However, from the perspective of cassava-based starch, this situation depicts limited production of starch and competition on the local markets.
dc.identifierhttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/40291
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/155852
dc.languageen
dc.publisherWiley
dc.rightsLimited Access
dc.sourceNikiema, Josiane; Cofie, Olufunke; Asante-Bekoe, Barbara; Otoo, Miriam; Adamtey, N. 2013. Potential of locally available products for use as binders in producing fecal compost pellets in Ghana. Environmental Progress and Sustainable Energy, 8p. (Online first). doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/ep.11790
dc.subjectfaeces
dc.subjectcomposts
dc.subjectfertilizers
dc.subjectbinders
dc.subjectcrops
dc.subjectcassava
dc.subjectsoil fertility
dc.subjectcosts
dc.subjectpelleting
dc.subjectclay
dc.subjectbeeswax
dc.subjectclassification
dc.subjectwater holding capacity
dc.subjectenvironmental effects
dc.subjectrisks
dc.subjectenvironmental engineering
dc.titlePotential of locally available products for use as binders in producing fecal compost pellets in Ghana
dc.typeJournal Article

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