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  • Agricultural Science
  • Environmental Science
  • Soil Science

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  • Blast furnace slag (BFS) is a byproduct used as silicate fertilizer in rice paddies, improving soil and reducing methane (CH4) emissions.
  • Current BFS application shows limited CH4 suppression (<20%) and requires functional enhancement for wider recycling.
  • Iron and manganese act as electron acceptors in silicate fertilizers, influencing soil properties and emissions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the potential of adding electron acceptors to silicate fertilizers for enhanced CH4 flux suppression.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of different iron-rich industrial byproducts as additives to BFS.
  • To determine the optimal mixing ratio of iron rust with BFS for maximizing CH4 mitigation and rice productivity.

Main Methods:

  • Soil incubation tests were conducted comparing BFS with other iron-containing byproducts (basic oxygen slag, ferromanganese slag, iron rust, Kambara reactor slag).
  • Iron rust was mixed with BFS at varying ratios (0-5%) to assess its impact on CH4 production and flux.
  • Field trials applied BFS with different iron rust concentrations (0%, 2.5%, 5%) at a rate of 1.5 Mg ha-1 to evaluate seasonal CH4 flux and rice grain yield.

Main Results:

  • Iron rust alone demonstrated significant CH4 production suppression (67%), outperforming other tested byproducts.
  • Mixing 3% iron rust into BFS substantially improved its CH4 suppression capability in soil incubation.
  • Field application showed BFS with 2.5% iron rust significantly reduced seasonal CH4 flux by over 20% and increased rice yield by 13% compared to control.

Conclusions:

  • The functionality of BFS in suppressing CH4 emissions and enhancing rice productivity can be significantly improved by incorporating effective electron acceptors like iron oxides (Fe2O3).
  • Optimized silicate fertilizers containing iron rust offer a promising strategy for sustainable agriculture, reducing greenhouse gas emissions while boosting crop yields.
  • The study highlights the potential of industrial byproducts for developing value-added soil amendments that address environmental and agricultural challenges.