Application of microbial agents in organic solid waste composting: a review

Area of Science:

• Environmental Science
• Microbiology
• Waste Management

Background:

• Organic solid waste generation is increasing, causing environmental pollution.
• Improper waste treatment leads to significant biomass resource loss.
• Conventional methods are often inefficient for organic solid waste management.

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight the benefits of microbial agents composting for organic solid waste.
• To review the critical aspects of microbial composting technologies.
• To propose novel approaches for comprehensive microbial treatment of organic waste.

Main Methods:

• Review of existing literature on microbial agents composting.
• Analysis of screening, identification, and optimization of microbial agents.
• Examination of microbial composting mechanisms and integration with other technologies.
• Discussion of ultra-high/low-temperature and seasonal multi-temperature composting.

Main Results:

• Microbial agents composting demonstrates clear advantages over conventional organic solid waste treatment.
• Key factors include microbial screening, condition optimization, and mechanistic understanding.
• Integration with other technologies and advanced temperature strategies enhance composting efficiency.

Conclusions:

• Microbial agents composting is a promising technology for sustainable organic solid waste management.
• Understanding microbial roles and optimizing conditions are crucial for success.
• Novel approaches like seasonal multi-temperature composite microbial composting offer future solutions.