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Bio-Based Fertilizers from Waste: Nutrient Recovery, Soil Health, and Circular Economy Impacts
Moses Akintayo Aborisade1, Huazhan Long1, Hongwei Rong1
1School of Civil Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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|January 28, 2026
Summary
Bio-based fertilisers (BBFs) from waste offer sustainable agriculture solutions. They enhance soil health, reduce environmental impact by up to 45%, and support a growing circular economy.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Science
- Environmental Science
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Bio-based fertilisers (BBFs) offer a sustainable alternative to synthetic fertilisers.
- Utilizing waste streams for BBF production addresses waste management and food security.
- Circular economy principles are increasingly integrated into agricultural practices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advances in BBF production technologies.
- To evaluate nutrient recovery, soil health impacts, and circular economy benefits of BBFs.
- To identify research gaps and future directions in BBF development.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of peer-reviewed studies.
- Analysis of data on BBF production, nutrient recovery efficiencies, and soil property improvements.
- Market analysis of the BBF sector and economic projections.
Main Results:
- BBFs improve soil physical, chemical, and biological properties.
- Environmental impacts are reduced by 15-45% compared to synthetic fertilisers.
- Advanced technologies achieve 60-95% nutrient recovery; the BBF market is projected to reach $6.3 billion by 2032.
Conclusions:
- BBFs are a key component of sustainable agriculture and the circular economy.
- Further research is needed in standardisation, long-term evaluation, and precision agriculture integration.
- Future innovations include AI optimisation, climate-adaptive formulations, and nanobioconjugates.
Keywords:
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