Resource recovery from low-rank coal and livestock manure for sustainable agroecosystems: a review.

ABSTRACT: The mining and combustion of low-rank coal (LRC), in conjunction with the inadequate management of agricultural waste, notably cattle manure, constitutes a substantial environmental challenge, encompassing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and resource inefficiency. However, the co-utilization of these materials offers opportunities for sustainable waste valorization. This review identifies critical knowledge gaps and evaluates recent advances in the combination of LRC and manure for co-composting and bioresource recovery. The findings from the literature review suggest that microbial biodegradation and surfactant-assisted treatments can enhance the transformation of LRC into humic substances, whereas anaerobic digestion and composting can reduce methane emissions from manure. The co-composti

SUBMITTER: Nussipov D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12920336 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature