Published September 28, 2021 | Version v1
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Dairy processing sludge and co-products: A review of present and future re-use pathways in agriculture

  • 1. Teagasc
  • 2. NUIG
  • 3. University of Limerick

Description

• DPS and STRUBIAS used in agriculture as bio-fertilizers and soil amendments.

• DPS and STRUBIAS applied to crops but without knowledge of their N and P FEV.

• Residues of antimicrobial drugs, hormones and pesticides need testing.

• Disinfectant and persistent organic pollutant residues need to be characterised.

• Quantification of micro-plastics and nano-particles in waste-soil-crop needed.

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Journal article: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.128035 (DOI)

Funding

European Commission
REFLOW - Phosphorus REcovery for FertiLisers frOm dairy processing Waste 814258