Use of industrial diatomite wastes from beer production to improve soil fertility and cereal yields

Dessalew, Gashaw; Beyene, Abebe; Nebiyu, Amsalu; Ruelle, Morgan L.

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.04.116

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“…The results clearly showed that the mean plant heights and stem diameter were significantly different between plants sown in soil where different bioslodis were applied. Dessalew et al (2017) also reported increase in productivity and nutritional quality of wheat and teff crops by the application of brewery spent diatomite sludge. Our results are also in line with the findings of Malik et al, 2009, Afshan et al, 2015 who reported significant and positive effects of biosolid and fertilizer amendments on plant height, stem width of different crops.…”

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Nutritional status of different biosolids and their impact on various growth parameters of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

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Wahid

Khan

et al. 2019

Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences

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Biosolids can be effectively recycled and applied as soil amendments for agricultural crops because they contain several important micro and macronutrients including nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, manganese. In the current study, we evaluated the effectiveness of seven biosoilds on different growth parameters of wheat crop. The biosolids used were lime stabilized, composted, liquid mesophilic anaerobically digested (liquid MAD), thermally dried mesophilic anaerobically digested (thermally dried MAD), thermally hydrolyzed mesophilic anaerobically digested (thermally hydrolysed MAD), dewatered mesophilic anaerobically digested (dewatered MAD) and thermally dried raw biosolids. We also analysed biosolids for their nutrient contents before application. The results revealed that different types of biosolids differed in nitrogen and phosphorous contents with highest contents observed in dewatered (5.70% nitrogen, 2.32% phosphorous) and liquid biosolids (2.35% phosphorous). The plant height, plant diameter and dry weight yield of wheat was increased with the increase in concentrations of biosolids. Liquid MAD resulted in maximum plant height of 120.35 ± 3.23, 133.2 ± 3.67 and 147.25 ± 3.11 at 3.33, 6.66 and 9.99 tons/ha concentration. The highest plant diameter was recorded (1.05–1.45 cm) where mineral nitrogen was applied. The study will be helpful in replacing the synthetic fertilizer with biosolids to fulfil the nutritional requirements of agricultural crops.

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Nutritional status of different biosolids and their impact on various growth parameters of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

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Wahid

Khan

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Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences

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“…The results of the physical-chemical study of the raw materials (recycled diatomite powders and kaolin) are presented in table 2, these were made using atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS), UV-Visible spectrophotometry and other complementary methods. From these it is observed that the pH of the raw materials is between 5 and 8.68, found that the recycled diatomite of the beer industry are alkaline, while the kaolin is acid, however, as reported by Gashaw Dessalewet al [7], the greatest amount of nutrients is available in the soil when the pH ranges between 5 and 8. On the other hand, the concentration of organic matter was higher for the kaolin (1.87%) than for the recycled diatomite (0.63%), this is due to the calcination (1000 ° C) to which the diatomite samples were subjected, to eliminate the organic matter present, as well as increase its permeability and porosity to be used successfully in water treatment [15].…”

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“…Nowadays, the brewing industry uses large amounts of diatomite, during the filtration processes, which, once used, turn into industrial waste contributing negatively to the environment [7][8]. The diatomaceous earths (diatomite), is formed of skeletal remains of monocellular organisms called diatoms, which have properties such as high porosity and permeability, chemical resistance, high specific surface, high adsorption capacity [8][9] among others, converting them into materials potentials in the filtration processes of beers, wines, juices, oils and pharmaceuticals [7].…”

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Water treatment using porous ceramics based on recycled diatomite and kaolin

Cuellar¹,

Rivero²,

Rodríguez³

2018

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The treatment of waters using filtering process through sintered porous ceramics based on diatomite and kaolin is reported. The water samples were prepared in low = 50%, medium = 100% and high = 150% concentrations, taking as reference point the maximum value allowed according to the resolution 2115-2007. The treated parameters were alkalinity; hardness to calcium, magnesium and total; chlorides; sulfates and total iron. The porous ceramics were formed by slip casting in plaster mold, from pastes with weight percentage of 50% recycled diatomite from the beer industry, 40% kaolin and 10% calcium carbonate. The particle sizes of the ceramic powders were the passed through ASTM 200 sieve. The drying of the ceramics was carried out at room temperature for 24 h, then by forced circulation oven Memmert UF-110 at 100 ° C for an equal time. The sintering of the ceramics was carried out in Vulcan D-130 electric muffle, at a maximum temperature of 1000 ° C for two hours, with a heating ramp of 10 ° C/min. The morphology of the ceramics was studied using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), while the physic ceramic analyses was evaluated according to ISO 10545-3 standard. Our results, reported what porous ceramics efficiency for the removal of chlorides up to 50%, while elimination of sulfates was approximately 43%, on the other hand, the total iron was removed up to 95%, likewise, Zulma Yarley Mogollón-Cuellar et al. it was evidenced that ceramics are not efficient in the treatment of hardness and alkalinity of waters with high concentrations.

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“…La composición química de las muestras de diatomita proveniente del proceso de filtrado de la cerveza presentó un 46% de humedad, y su composición química por AA se presenta en la tabla 2, en esta se observa que posee un pH ácido, que se debe a los altos contenidos de etanol producto de la fermentación de levaduras y maltas [8], lo cual se complementa con el porcentaje de materia orgánica encontrado en la muestra (2.88%). Por otra parte se halló que la capacidad de intercambio cationico (CIC) fue mayor que 10 (16,11 meq/100 g), lo que indica que la muestra de diatomita reciclada puede ser utilizada para retener la mayor cantidad de nutrientes y por tanto su uso en fertilización, debido a los sitios activos presentes, mantiene en el tiempo los nutrientes en epocas de lluvia [8], [9]. Para el caso de la porosidad de la diatomita reciclada se observa que es del 63,5%, lo cual es menor que la reportada para una muestra comercial de Diatomita Celite®, reducción que se debe al contenido de la levadura, materia orgánica, proteínas y polifenoles que quedan al final del proceso de filtración de la cerveza, saturándola e impidiendo su posterior reutilización con la misma eficiencia [10].…”

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Utilización de tierras diatomáceas recicladas de la industria cerveceracomo medio de transporte de macronutrientes

Rodríguez

Becerra

et al. 2019

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Se reporta la caracterización físico-química de tierras diatomáceas recicladas de la industriacervecera, y su usocomomedio de transporte de macronutrientes (Nitrógeno, Fósforo, Potasio (NPK)), con el fin de dar una alternativa amigable con el ambiente, a los desechos generados enel subproceso de filtración de la cerveza.Para la conformación de las muestras (pellets) por extrusión,se utilizó como aglutinantes carboximetilcelulosa (CMC) y fécula de maíz, mientras que la humectación se llevó a cabo usando una solución líquida comercial con 15% de NPK,en concentración baja, media y alta, lacual se agregódurante el proceso de conformado de los pellets.La caracterización química de las muestras se realizó usando espectroscopía de absorción atómica(AA), y microanálisis mediante espectroscopia de energías dispersas(EDS), la morfología superficial se estudió usando microscopia electrónica de barrido (MEB).El comportamiento de la capacidad de devolución de los macronutrientes aun medio acuoso se llevó a cabo por medio del análisis de la conductividadeléctrica(EC)y sólidos totales disueltos (TDS)en función del tiempo mediante el multiparámetro SI Analytics 680 K. Se encontró que la muestra que no presentó pérdida de su estructuraen medio acuosofue la conformada por 60% de diatomita, 10% de CMC y 30% de fécula de maíz(%w/w). También se evidenció un incrementoen el tiempo de la EC y TDS de la solución acuosa cuando se sumergían los pellets activados, infiriéndose que éstos son un buen medio se trasporte de macronutrientes, los cuales podrán ser usados como abono en aplicaciones agrícolas coadyuvando al medio ambiente.

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Use of industrial diatomite wastes from beer production to improve soil fertility and cereal yields

Cited by 33 publications

References 25 publications

Nutritional status of different biosolids and their impact on various growth parameters of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

Nutritional status of different biosolids and their impact on various growth parameters of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

Water treatment using porous ceramics based on recycled diatomite and kaolin

Utilización de tierras diatomáceas recicladas de la industria cerveceracomo medio de transporte de macronutrientes

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