Innovation for recycling of organic matter through composter with automatic and sustainable temperature recording...

Compost reactors, commonly used in experiments, industrial assays, and home residue treatment systems, have the potential to facilitate composting. Challenges persist in the realm of small-scale composting, encompassing facets such as temperature monitoring, homogenization of the compost mass, management of moisture with the control of leachate generation, and integration with a renewable energy source. This study assesses a pioneering composter prototype endowed with essential features to ensure a pragmatic and secure composting process. This includes the facilitation of remote access to temperature data via Bluetooth and a mobile application. Across successive trials, the scrutinized composter prototype consistently yielded reproducible outcomes, exhibiting a coefficient of variation below 25% for the majority of appraised parameters. In comparison to a conventional reactor, the decomposing residue mixture within the examined prototype manifested elevated temperatures (p < 0.05). Moreover, the tested prototype demonstrated C/N ratio lower than 20/1 within 45 days, a higher final nitrogen concentration, and enhanced germination of seeds that served as phytotoxicity bioindicators. Notably, the prototype needed 46.6% less space, offering improved leachate control, three times faster turning time, temperature monitoring, and reduced fly attraction.