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Public Perceptions of Faecal Sludge Biochar and Biosolids Use in Agriculture

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Sustainability, Volume: 14, Issue: 22, Start page: 15385

Swansea University Authors: Larissa Nicholas, Keith Halfacree Orcid Logo, Ian Mabbett Orcid Logo

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Full-scale pyrolysis of faecal sludge is a credible technology for the safe removal of pathogens and the concurrent creation of biochar, which has been shown to enhance crop productivity. Faecal sludge biochar has the potential to improve acidic, low nutrient soils and crop yield in developing natio...

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