ISSN:
1572-8943
Keywords:
biosludges
;
composting
;
humic acids
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract Samples of pulp and paper mill biosludges with different maturation ages (fresh biosludge and composts collected after 3 weeks, 1 year and 2 years of composting) and their corresponding humic acids were analyzed by thermal analysis with DSC in association with FT-IR spectroscopy. The DSC curves obtained exhibited endotherms in the low-temperature region, assigned to dehydration processes, exotherms at around 370°C, attributed to the loss of peptidic structures, and high-temperature exotherms, assigned to the loss of functional groups; the lignins were thermostable, regardless of the maturation age of the compost. The results obtained provided evidence that, during composting, the organic matter evolved in the direction of higher molecular complexity and stability, leading to a more homogeneous product closely resembling humic-like substances.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1010149009749
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