The history and prediction of composting technology: A patent mining

• Published in: Journal of cleaner production Vol. 276; p. 124232
• Main Authors: Zheng, Xuehao, Aborisade, Moses Akintayo, Liu, Shejiang, Lu, Shan, Oba, Belay Tafa, Xu, Ximeng, Cheng, Xi, He, Manyun, Song, Yan, Ding, Hui
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 10.12.2020
• Subjects: carbon sinks; China; cluster analysis; composting; Composting technology; composts; Development prediction; Environmental policies; environmental policy; fermentation; mining; Organic fertiliser; organic wastes; Patent measurement; prediction; soil carbon; Solid waste treatment; straw; sustainable development; waste disposal; China; MARA; NPCSC; MOE; Composting technology; C; DII; EPO; SOC; MOST; POPs; Solid waste treatment; NIPA; Organic fertiliser; AOSW; Development prediction; PCA; CT; Patent measurement; WIPO; CTP; Environmental policies

Composting technology (CT) is a bridge between organic waste and soil carbon pool, which also a critical technology on the sustainable development of agriculture. Although some attempts have been made to address the CT assessment, technical details are not yet available; this brought difficulties in...