Low-cost options for pathogen reduction and nutrient recovery from faecal sludge

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dc.creatorKoné, D.
dc.creatorCofie, Olufunke O.
dc.creatorNelson, K.
dc.date2010
dc.date2014-06-12T14:36:44Z
dc.date2014-06-12T14:36:44Z
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-27T18:41:15Z
dc.descriptionRecently, the application of excreta-based fertilizers has attracted attention due to the strongly increasing prices of chemically produced fertilizers. Faecal sludge from on-site sanitation systems is rich in nutrients and organic matter, constituents which contribute to replenishing the humus layer and soil nutrient reservoir and to improving soil structure and water-holding capacity. Hence, it represents an important resource for enhancing soil productivity on a sustainable basis. However, there is little in the scientific literature about the performance of treatment technology allowing recovery of nutrient resources from human waste. This paper reviews the state of knowledge of different processes that have been applied worldwide. Their pathogen removal efficiency as well as nutrient and biosolids recovery performances are assessed. The chapter outlines the gaps in research for further development.
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dc.identifierhttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/36810
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/162729
dc.languageen
dc.rightsOpen Access
dc.sourceKone, D.; Cofie, Olufunke O.; Nelson, K. 2010. Low-cost options for pathogen reduction and nutrient recovery from faecal sludge. In Drechsel, Pay; Scott, C. A.; Raschid-Sally, Liqa; Redwood, M.; Bahri, Akissa (Eds.). Wastewater irrigation and health: assessing and mitigating risk in low-income countries. London, UK: Earthscan; Ottawa, Canada: International Development Research Centre (IDRC); Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). pp.171-188. (Also in French).
dc.subjectbiofertilizers
dc.subjectexcreta
dc.subjectrecycling
dc.subjectcomposting
dc.subjectpathogens
dc.subjectcontrol methods
dc.subjectnutrients
dc.subjectsanitation
dc.titleLow-cost options for pathogen reduction and nutrient recovery from faecal sludge
dc.typeBook Chapter

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