This paper describes the pelletization process of fecal sludge-based fertilizers. The equipment used for the process was fabricated locally in Ghana. Each fertilizer product was individually used for the production of cylindrical pellets. From the current study, the binding material type (cassava...
Fecal sludge (FS) contains significant amounts of plant nutrients and organic matter although it also contains pathogens. Therefore, FS can be used as fertilizer after proper sanitization. This study was designed to test dried fecal sludge (DFS)-based pellet fertilizers on maize cultivation. The ...
This paper describes a study that was aimed at optimizing the pelletization of fecal sludge-based fertilizers for agricultural use. The process developed is easy to implement and increases the marketability of the products while also addressing a serious health and environmental challenge. The st...
Nikiema, Josiane
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Cofie, Olufunke O.
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Impraim, Robert
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Adamtey, Noah
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[Processing of fecal sludge to fertilizer pellets using a low-cost technology in Ghana]
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Processing of fecal sludge to fertilizer pellets using a low-cost technology in Ghana
In this paper, existing wastewater treatment practices in 7 African countries, i.e. Algeria, Burkina Faso, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia, are reported. Data were collected by questioning wastewater treatment plants managers as well as treated wastewater users in 2012. This study show...
Nikiema, Josiane
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Figoli, A.
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Weissenbacher, N.
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Langergraber, G.
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Marrot, B.
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Moulin, P.
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[Wastewater treatment practices in Africa - experiences from seven countries]
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Wastewater treatment practices in Africa - experiences from seven countries
When discussing water and sanitation issues, technology is often seen as the key element by many stakeholders. Within a multinational project, the opportunity was taken to analyse the experiences with the existing water infrastructure to look behind this assumption and - if not working satisfacto...
Weissenbacher, N.
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Nikiema, Josiane
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Garfi, M.
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Figoli, A.
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[What do we require from water biotechnologies in Africa?]
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What do we require from water biotechnologies in Africa?
Market studies in Ghana have revealed a potential for composted or cocomposted fecal matter as nutrient source inputs for agricultural production. To increase the marketability of such products, high nutrient value and easier handling/transporting options are among the significant factors which d...
Nikiema, Josiane
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Cofie, Olufunke O.
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Asante-Bekoe, Barbara
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Otoo, Miriam
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Adamtey, Noah
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[Potential of locally available products for use as binders in producing fecal compost pellets in Ghana]
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Potential of locally available products for use as binders in producing fecal compost pellets in Ghana
Drechsel, Pay
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Keraita, Bernard N.
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Cofie, Olufunke O.
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Nikiema, Josiane
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[Productive and safe use of urban organic wastes and wastewater in urban food production systems in low-income counties]
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Productive and safe use of urban organic wastes and wastewater in urban food production systems in low-income counties