journal article·2023-05-24Open access

Application of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Monitoring and/or Control of Composting Processes

Tea Sokač Cvetnić, Korina Krog, Maja Benković, Tamara Jurina, Davor Valinger, Ivana Radojčić Redovniković, Jasenka Gajdoš Kljusurić, Ana Jurinjak Tušek

Applied Sciences· Volume 13· Issue 11

Abstract

The implementation of a suitable and ecologically friendly solid waste management plan is accepted as an essential need. Given that organic matter constitutes the majority of solid waste, composting has gained popularity as an alternative way of organic refuse recycling. Compost quality is defined by its stability and maturity, both of which must be assessed by measuring a large number of physical–chemical parameters, microbiological variables, and enzymatic activities. These procedures are complex and time-consuming, making it difficult to assess compost quality correctly. Spectroscopy methods could be used as an efficient alternative. In this work, general information about composting processes and near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is given. A discussion and comparison of the different approaches of coupling NIRS and chemometric tools for the monitoring and/or control of composting processes are presented in this work.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Composting and Vermicomposting Techniques · Microplastics and Plastic Pollution · Municipal Solid Waste Management

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Affiliations

Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierottijeva ul. 6, HR-10 000 Zagreb, Croatia

Funding

European Union

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