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Grant given to transform contaminated biosolids into fertiliser

Almost 350,000 tonnes of dry biosolids, or treated sludge from wastewater, are generated annually in Australia. This is a potential new nutrient source for the agriculture industry. However, heavy metals and emerging contaminants, particularly PFAS, found in biosolids are putting a constraint on its use. A team at the University of Newcastle, led by Distinguished …

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