Compost quality assessment by means of FTIR spectroscopy and thermal analysis – statistical methods for practical application

SUMMARY:
Stability and humification represent crucial quality criteria for organic matter in compost. Due to the benefits afforded by humic substances in soils, the humic acid contents of composts were determined. Quality control was performed using infrared spectroscopy and thermal analysis to provide information on stability of organic matter.

Multivariate data analysis supported interpretation and evaluation of infrared spectra. Cluster analysis enabled classification of organic waste on the basis of composition, process operation and stability. By means of Partial Least Squares Regression (PLSR) humic acid concentrations were predicted according to infrared spectroscopic characteristics. Thermal analysis (Thermogravimetry TG and Differential Scanning Calorimetry DSC) also characterises the stability of organic waste matter. A correlation between infrared spectra and energy contents has been demonstrated.



Copyright: © European Compost Network ECN e.V.
Quelle: Orbit 2006 (September 2006)
Seiten: 5
Preis: € 0,00
Autor: Dipl. Ing. Dr. Ena Smidt
K. Messl
M. Schwanninger
 
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