Potential of locally available products for use as binders in producing fecal compost pellets in Ghana
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 driv...
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| author | Nikiema, Josiane Cofie, Olufunke O. Asante-Bekoe, Barbara Otoo, Miriam Adamtey, Noah |
| author_browse | Adamtey, Noah Asante-Bekoe, Barbara Cofie, Olufunke O. Nikiema, Josiane Otoo, Miriam |
| author_facet | Nikiema, Josiane Cofie, Olufunke O. Asante-Bekoe, Barbara Otoo, Miriam Adamtey, Noah |
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| description | 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 drive demand. Pelletization is seen as a potentially interesting option to address these challenges. To preserve form stability of the pellet products, the addition of a binding material during the pelletization process is crucial. In Ghana, water, beeswax, clay, and cassava starch have been identified as locally available binding materials. A comparative assessment of these materials as a premier binder suitable for pelletization was performed based on predefined criteria. Quantitative criteria considered included the total amounts available, the seasonal variation during the year and cost. Qualitative criteria such as handling and storage conditions, ease of use during pelletization, and the binding ability were also evaluated. Based on this assessment, clay and cassava-based starch were selected as the most promising binding agents. Currently, clay is abundant in Ghana and this may suggest a guarantee for consistent and stable supply over coming years. However, from the perspective of cassava-based starch, this situation depicts limited production of starch and competition on the local markets. |
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| spelling | CGSpace402912025-06-17T08:23:24Z Potential of locally available products for use as binders in producing fecal compost pellets in Ghana Nikiema, Josiane Cofie, Olufunke O. Asante-Bekoe, Barbara Otoo, Miriam Adamtey, Noah faeces composts fertilizers binders crops cassava soil fertility costs pelleting clay beeswax classification water holding capacity environmental effects risks environmental engineering 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 drive demand. Pelletization is seen as a potentially interesting option to address these challenges. To preserve form stability of the pellet products, the addition of a binding material during the pelletization process is crucial. In Ghana, water, beeswax, clay, and cassava starch have been identified as locally available binding materials. A comparative assessment of these materials as a premier binder suitable for pelletization was performed based on predefined criteria. Quantitative criteria considered included the total amounts available, the seasonal variation during the year and cost. Qualitative criteria such as handling and storage conditions, ease of use during pelletization, and the binding ability were also evaluated. Based on this assessment, clay and cassava-based starch were selected as the most promising binding agents. Currently, clay is abundant in Ghana and this may suggest a guarantee for consistent and stable supply over coming years. However, from the perspective of cassava-based starch, this situation depicts limited production of starch and competition on the local markets. 2014-07 2014-06-13T14:47:20Z 2014-06-13T14:47:20Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/40291 en Limited Access Wiley Nikiema, Josiane; Cofie, Olufunke; Asante-Bekoe, Barbara; Otoo, Miriam; Adamtey, N. 2013. Potential of locally available products for use as binders in producing fecal compost pellets in Ghana. Environmental Progress and Sustainable Energy, 8p. (Online first). doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/ep.11790 |
| spellingShingle | faeces composts fertilizers binders crops cassava soil fertility costs pelleting clay beeswax classification water holding capacity environmental effects risks environmental engineering Nikiema, Josiane Cofie, Olufunke O. Asante-Bekoe, Barbara Otoo, Miriam Adamtey, Noah Potential of locally available products for use as binders in producing fecal compost pellets in Ghana |
| title | Potential of locally available products for use as binders in producing fecal compost pellets in Ghana |
| title_full | Potential of locally available products for use as binders in producing fecal compost pellets in Ghana |
| title_fullStr | Potential of locally available products for use as binders in producing fecal compost pellets in Ghana |
| title_full_unstemmed | Potential of locally available products for use as binders in producing fecal compost pellets in Ghana |
| title_short | Potential of locally available products for use as binders in producing fecal compost pellets in Ghana |
| title_sort | potential of locally available products for use as binders in producing fecal compost pellets in ghana |
| topic | faeces composts fertilizers binders crops cassava soil fertility costs pelleting clay beeswax classification water holding capacity environmental effects risks environmental engineering |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/40291 |
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