The role of alkali treatment followed by acid neutralization combined with microbial inoculation in accelerating humic acid formation and structural complexity during composting

Key Points

• Humic acid formation increases during composting with combined alkali treatment and microbial inoculation.
• The study found structural complexity of compost improved by 30% with this method compared to controls.
• Observational analysis of composting processes highlighted the role of microbial inoculation in nutrient transformation.
• These findings suggest that optimizing composting techniques could enhance soil health and fertility.