https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Index ${session.getAttribute("locale")} 5 https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:39615 90% removal of perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) from biosolids derived biochar could be achieved in the pyrolysis-combustion integrated process. The biosolids derived biochar demonstrated >80% adsorption of long-chain PFASs and 19-27% adsorption of short-chain PFASs from PFAS contaminated water.]]> Wed 10 Aug 2022 11:48:20 AEST ]]> https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:39613 Wed 10 Aug 2022 11:41:40 AEST ]]> https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:46172 –1, respectively), while the highest P was found in biosolid biochar (40.5 g kg^–1). The specific surface area of biochars ranged from 96.06–110.83 m2 g^–1. Hierarchical analyses of the chemical compositions of feedstocks and biochars enabled grouping of the materials respectively into four and five distinguished clusters. Three principal components (PC) explained 86.8% and 83.3% of the variances in the feedstocks and biochars, respectively. The PC1 represented the content of the major nutrients (N, P and K), whereas PC2 and PC3 represented other nutrients (secondary and micronutrients) contents and physicochemical properties (pH and EC). The results of this study suggested that biochars produced from different manures and biosolids may potentially be a source of soil nutrients and trace elements. In addition, different biochars may be applied to different nutrient-deficient soils to avoid plausible nutrient and potentially toxic element contamination.]]> Wed 07 Feb 2024 14:49:22 AEDT ]]> https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:38079 Tue 03 Aug 2021 15:12:30 AEST ]]> https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:31956 −1 biosolids. Soil samples were analyzed for SOC fractions, including total organic carbon (TOC), labile, and non-labile carbon contents. The natural abundances of soil δ¹³C and δ¹⁵N were measured as isotopic tracers to fingerprint carbon derived from biosolids. An automated soil respirometer was used to measure in-situ diurnal CO₂ fluxes, soil moisture, and temperature. Application of biosolids increased the surface (0–15 cm) soil TOC by > 45% at both sites, which was attributed to the direct contribution from residual carbon in the biosolids and also from the increased biomass production. At both sites application of biosolids increased the non-labile carbon fraction that is stable against microbial decomposition, which indicated the soil carbon sequestration potential of biosolids. Soils amended with biosolids showed depleted δ¹³C, and enriched δ¹⁵N indicating the accumulation of biosolids residual carbon in soils. The in-situ respirometer data demonstrated enhanced CO₂ fluxes at the sites treated with biosolids, indicating limited carbon sequestration potential. However, addition of biosolids on both the clay loam and sandy loam soils found to be effective in building SOC than reducing it. Soil temperature and CO₂ fluxes, indicating that temperature was more important for microbial degradation of carbon in biosolids than soil moisture.]]> Thu 21 Oct 2021 12:52:20 AEDT ]]> https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:33451 Thu 12 Sep 2019 09:29:00 AEST ]]> https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:38586 Thu 11 Nov 2021 13:58:36 AEDT ]]> https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:30338 Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:31:47 AEDT ]]> https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:24087 Corymbia maculata. The higher rate of fertilizer addition improved seedling establishment of Mimosaceae and the survival of Myrtaceae species. High nutrient treatments increased weed and grass densities, which may have reduced the nutrient benefit for native species. In conclusion, biosolids and the high rate of fertilizer application ameliorated the nitrogen and phosphorus deficiency of spoil to support growth and survival of reintroduced native species. However, potential benefits were attenuated by competition from accompanying weed growth that could be managed by implementing a control program.]]> Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:11:47 AEDT ]]> https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:50286 Fri 14 Jul 2023 09:21:20 AEST ]]>