Compost feedstock characteristics and ratio modelling for organic waste materials co-composting in Malaysia
In Malaysia, large amounts of organic materials, which lead to disposal problems, are generated from agricultural residues especially from palm oil industries. Increasing landfill costs and regulations, which limit many types of waste accepted at landfills, have increased the interest in composting...
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| author | Chai, Ee Wen H'ng, Paik San Peng, S. H. Wan Azha, W. M. Chin, Kit Ling Chow, M. J. Wong, W. Z. |
| author_facet | Chai, Ee Wen H'ng, Paik San Peng, S. H. Wan Azha, W. M. Chin, Kit Ling Chow, M. J. Wong, W. Z. |
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| description | In Malaysia, large amounts of organic materials, which lead to disposal problems, are generated from agricultural residues especially from palm oil industries. Increasing landfill costs and regulations, which limit many types of waste accepted at landfills, have increased the interest in composting as a component of waste management. The objectives of this study were to characterize compost feedstock properties of common organic waste materials available in Malaysia. Thus, a ratio modelling of matching ingredients for empty fruit bunches (EFBs) co-composting using different organic materials in Malaysia was done. Organic waste materials with a C/N ratio of<30 can be applied as a nitrogen source in EFB co-composting. The outcome of this study suggested that the percentage of EFB ranged between 50% and 60%, which is considered as the ideal mixing ratio in EFB co-composting. Conclusively, EFB can be utilized in composting if appropriate feedstock in term of physical and chemical characteristics is coordinated in the co-composting process. |
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| spelling | upm.eprints-291622016-04-22T09:43:32Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/29162/ Compost feedstock characteristics and ratio modelling for organic waste materials co-composting in Malaysia Chai, Ee Wen H'ng, Paik San Peng, S. H. Wan Azha, W. M. Chin, Kit Ling Chow, M. J. Wong, W. Z. In Malaysia, large amounts of organic materials, which lead to disposal problems, are generated from agricultural residues especially from palm oil industries. Increasing landfill costs and regulations, which limit many types of waste accepted at landfills, have increased the interest in composting as a component of waste management. The objectives of this study were to characterize compost feedstock properties of common organic waste materials available in Malaysia. Thus, a ratio modelling of matching ingredients for empty fruit bunches (EFBs) co-composting using different organic materials in Malaysia was done. Organic waste materials with a C/N ratio of<30 can be applied as a nitrogen source in EFB co-composting. The outcome of this study suggested that the percentage of EFB ranged between 50% and 60%, which is considered as the ideal mixing ratio in EFB co-composting. Conclusively, EFB can be utilized in composting if appropriate feedstock in term of physical and chemical characteristics is coordinated in the co-composting process. Taylor & Francis 2013 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/29162/1/29162.pdf Chai, Ee Wen and H'ng, Paik San and Peng, S. H. and Wan Azha, W. M. and Chin, Kit Ling and Chow, M. J. and Wong, W. Z. (2013) Compost feedstock characteristics and ratio modelling for organic waste materials co-composting in Malaysia. Environmental Technology, 34 (20). pp. 2859-2866. ISSN 0959-3330; ESSN: 1479-487X http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/09593330.2013.795988 10.1080/09593330.2013.795988 |
| spellingShingle | Chai, Ee Wen H'ng, Paik San Peng, S. H. Wan Azha, W. M. Chin, Kit Ling Chow, M. J. Wong, W. Z. Compost feedstock characteristics and ratio modelling for organic waste materials co-composting in Malaysia |
| title | Compost feedstock characteristics and ratio modelling for organic waste materials co-composting in Malaysia |
| title_full | Compost feedstock characteristics and ratio modelling for organic waste materials co-composting in Malaysia |
| title_fullStr | Compost feedstock characteristics and ratio modelling for organic waste materials co-composting in Malaysia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Compost feedstock characteristics and ratio modelling for organic waste materials co-composting in Malaysia |
| title_short | Compost feedstock characteristics and ratio modelling for organic waste materials co-composting in Malaysia |
| title_sort | compost feedstock characteristics and ratio modelling for organic waste materials co composting in malaysia |
| url | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/29162/1/29162.pdf |
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