Volume 87, Issue 10 pp. 1147-1166
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Biosolids and Sludge Management

Kari Fitzmorris Brisolara

Kari Fitzmorris Brisolara

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, School of Public Health, New Orleans, LA, USA

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Yinan Qi

Yinan Qi

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, School of Public Health, New Orleans, LA, USA

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First published: 01 October 2015
Citations: 8

Abstract

This review section covers journal articles and conference papers related to biosolids and sludge management that were published in 2014. The literature review has been divided into the following sections:
• Biosolids regulations and management issues;
• ;Biosolids characteristics, quality and measurement including microconstituents and pathogens;
• Sludge treatment technologies including pretreatment and sludge minimization, conditioning and dewatering, digestion, composting and innovative technologies;
• Disposal and reuse including combustion/ incineration, land application and non- agricultural use;
• Odor and air emissions; and
• Energy issues.

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