Optimizing composting process through mixture design for a sustainable valorization of residual biomass from medicinal and aromatic plants
Recently, medicinal and aromatic plants (MAP) gained a particular interest for their application in various fields such as food science, pharmacy, etc). MAP processing results in huge amounts of residual biomasses (RB). Such RB are valuable as they contain nutrients that can be recycled into high-va...
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| author | Imane Mehdaoui Zineb Majbar El Mokhtar Saoudi Hassani Rachid Mahmoud Mohamed Ben Abbou Loubna Bougarne El Hassan Sakar Mustapha Taleb Zakia Rais Fuad Khoshnaw |
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| description | Recently, medicinal and aromatic plants (MAP) gained a particular interest for their application in various fields such as food science, pharmacy, etc). MAP processing results in huge amounts of residual biomasses (RB). Such RB are valuable as they contain nutrients that can be recycled into high-value products rather than being considered waste. Composting emerges as a promising solution, effectively converting this biomass into a nutrient-rich product essential for plant growth. This research aimed to valorize RB from MAP through co-composting with green waste (GW) and poultry manure (PM) by optimising the initial mixture composition and evaluating the compost’s quality. A statistical mixture design approach was utilized to optimize the initial mixture composition. Sixteen of experiments were performed, focusing on pH and C/N ratio as response parameters. After monitoring the composting process, physicochemical parameters and the quality of the compost produced were evaluated. The results led to the successful development and validation of two response models using analysis of variance. The ideal mixture composition was found to be 45% RB-MAP, 25%PM, and 30% GW. The final compost exhibited a low C/N ratio, was rich in fertilizing and nutritive elements, and importantly, showed no phytotoxic effects. This research underscores the potential of composting as a sustainable method to convert RB into valuable agricultural resources. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c94e11e1b91748ea82f97fe07f1b7fe92025-08-20T01:57:59ZengIOP PublishingEnvironmental Research Communications2515-76202024-01-0161212501310.1088/2515-7620/ad9b76Optimizing composting process through mixture design for a sustainable valorization of residual biomass from medicinal and aromatic plantsImane Mehdaoui0Zineb Majbar1El Mokhtar Saoudi Hassani2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7879-7385Rachid Mahmoud3Mohamed Ben Abbou4Loubna Bougarne5https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0097-7050El Hassan Sakar6Mustapha Taleb7Zakia Rais8Fuad Khoshnaw9https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4467-1944Electrochemistry, Modeling and Environment Engineering Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University , BP: 1796, Fez, MoroccoElectrochemistry, Modeling and Environment Engineering Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University , BP: 1796, Fez, MoroccoElectrochemistry, Modeling and Environment Engineering Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University , BP: 1796, Fez, MoroccoElectrochemistry, Modeling and Environment Engineering Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University , BP: 1796, Fez, MoroccoHigher Institute of Nursing Professions and Health Techniques of Fez (Annex Meknes), MoroccoHigher Institute of Nursing Professions and Health Techniques of Fez (Annex Taza), MoroccoLaboratory of Biology, Ecology, and Health, FS, Abdelmalek Essaadi University , Tetouan, MoroccoElectrochemistry, Modeling and Environment Engineering Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University , BP: 1796, Fez, MoroccoElectrochemistry, Modeling and Environment Engineering Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University , BP: 1796, Fez, MoroccoSchool of Engineering and Sustainable Development, De Montfort University , Leicester, United KingdomRecently, medicinal and aromatic plants (MAP) gained a particular interest for their application in various fields such as food science, pharmacy, etc). MAP processing results in huge amounts of residual biomasses (RB). Such RB are valuable as they contain nutrients that can be recycled into high-value products rather than being considered waste. Composting emerges as a promising solution, effectively converting this biomass into a nutrient-rich product essential for plant growth. This research aimed to valorize RB from MAP through co-composting with green waste (GW) and poultry manure (PM) by optimising the initial mixture composition and evaluating the compost’s quality. A statistical mixture design approach was utilized to optimize the initial mixture composition. Sixteen of experiments were performed, focusing on pH and C/N ratio as response parameters. After monitoring the composting process, physicochemical parameters and the quality of the compost produced were evaluated. The results led to the successful development and validation of two response models using analysis of variance. The ideal mixture composition was found to be 45% RB-MAP, 25%PM, and 30% GW. The final compost exhibited a low C/N ratio, was rich in fertilizing and nutritive elements, and importantly, showed no phytotoxic effects. This research underscores the potential of composting as a sustainable method to convert RB into valuable agricultural resources.https://doi.org/10.1088/2515-7620/ad9b76valorizationresidual biomassmedicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs)optimal mixture designcompostphytotoxicity |
| spellingShingle | Imane Mehdaoui Zineb Majbar El Mokhtar Saoudi Hassani Rachid Mahmoud Mohamed Ben Abbou Loubna Bougarne El Hassan Sakar Mustapha Taleb Zakia Rais Fuad Khoshnaw Optimizing composting process through mixture design for a sustainable valorization of residual biomass from medicinal and aromatic plants Environmental Research Communications valorization residual biomass medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) optimal mixture design compost phytotoxicity |
| title | Optimizing composting process through mixture design for a sustainable valorization of residual biomass from medicinal and aromatic plants |
| title_full | Optimizing composting process through mixture design for a sustainable valorization of residual biomass from medicinal and aromatic plants |
| title_fullStr | Optimizing composting process through mixture design for a sustainable valorization of residual biomass from medicinal and aromatic plants |
| title_full_unstemmed | Optimizing composting process through mixture design for a sustainable valorization of residual biomass from medicinal and aromatic plants |
| title_short | Optimizing composting process through mixture design for a sustainable valorization of residual biomass from medicinal and aromatic plants |
| title_sort | optimizing composting process through mixture design for a sustainable valorization of residual biomass from medicinal and aromatic plants |
| topic | valorization residual biomass medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) optimal mixture design compost phytotoxicity |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1088/2515-7620/ad9b76 |
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