This study investigates the potential of whey and compostCompost as biomaterialsBiomaterials derived from Panicum maximumPanicum maximum leaves for remediation of contaminated soils. CompostCompost and whey materials were evaluated after production using microbial analysis and their effectiveness were compared. Analysis showed that at low dilution (10−1), whey had a higher microbial count but at higher dilutions (10−3–10−5), the compostCompost revealed higher microbial counts, indicating stronger potential for bioremediation. The presence of key microbial species, indicate that both biomaterialsBiomaterials are biologically active. Findings revealed that P. maximumPanicum maximum compostCompost is the more effective biomaterialBiomaterials for soil remediationSoil remediation due to its superior microbial composition and degradation capabilities.

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Comparative Investigation of Potentials of Whey and Compost from Panicum Maximum Leaves as Biomaterials for Soil Remediation

  • Ita E. Uwidia,
  • Zion Onyemaechi,
  • Victor U. Ibobo,
  • Stanley A. Eguaoje

摘要

This study investigates the potential of whey and compostCompost as biomaterialsBiomaterials derived from Panicum maximumPanicum maximum leaves for remediation of contaminated soils. CompostCompost and whey materials were evaluated after production using microbial analysis and their effectiveness were compared. Analysis showed that at low dilution (10−1), whey had a higher microbial count but at higher dilutions (10−3–10−5), the compostCompost revealed higher microbial counts, indicating stronger potential for bioremediation. The presence of key microbial species, indicate that both biomaterialsBiomaterials are biologically active. Findings revealed that P. maximumPanicum maximum compostCompost is the more effective biomaterialBiomaterials for soil remediationSoil remediation due to its superior microbial composition and degradation capabilities.