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Composting and liming effectively stabilize sewage sludge by eliminating pathogens and reducing metal bioavailability, thereby enhancing its safety and utility as an agricultural fertilizer. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This review aims to assess sewage sludge as a potential fertilizer while addressing the challenges of pathogen and contaminant presence.

May 16, 2026Applied SciencesOpen Access

Agronomic Valorization of Sewage Sludge Through Composting and Liming

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HLHenda LopesUniversity of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro EGElisabete GonçalvesUniversity of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro MMMaria MoraisUniversity of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro

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Review emphasizes composting and liming methods to enhance sewage sludge safety for agriculture, suggesting its viability as a fertilizer.

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This review aims to assess sewage sludge as a potential fertilizer while addressing the challenges of pathogen and contaminant presence.
Analyzed various stabilization techniques including composting and liming.
Explored the effects of these methods on pathogen control and metal bioavailability.
Discussed the benefits of utilizing sewage sludge in agricultural practices.
Composting and liming effectively reduce pathogens in sewage sludge.
Both techniques lower metal bioavailability and enhance nutrient profile, improving agricultural safety.
Sewage sludge can safely enhance soil quality and support crop growth when properly treated.

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Lopes et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a080a9fa487c87a6a40c7c5 https://doi.org/10.3390/app16104805

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Review emphasizes composting and liming methods to enhance sewage sludge safety for agriculture, suggesting its viability as a fertilizer.

Agronomic Valorization of Sewage Sludge Through Composting and Liming

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Agronomic Valorization of Sewage Sludge Through Composting and Liming

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