Impact of biochar addition on three-dimensional structural changes in aggregates associated with humus during swine manure composting

• Published in: Journal of cleaner production Vol. 280; p. 124380
• Main Authors: Guo, Xiao-xia, Wu, Shu-biao, Wang, Xi-qing, Liu, Hong-tao
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 20.01.2021
• Subjects: aeration; Aggregate structure; air; Biochar; bulk density; colloids; Composting; composts; humic acids; humification; Humus; microstructure; pig manure; porosity; rice straw; SR-μ CT; Composting; Humus; Aggregate structure; Biochar; SR-μ CT

Aerobic composting is widely used to recycle agricultural organic waste. From a micro perspective, the dynamic changes in the internal structure of compost aggregates during composting can reflect aeration conditions, which is worthy of further study to improve composting efficiency. This study set...