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  • U. of I. studies converting wastewater to fertilizer with fungal treatment

    Jul 22, 2024 10:30 am by Marianne SteinResearch
    Vitória Leme working with fungal treatment under a biosafety hood. Insert: Fungus pellets in a petri dish.

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    • Vitória Leme working with fungal treatment under a biosafety hood. Insert: Fungus pellets in a petri dish.

    Creating fertilizers from organic waste can help reduce the use of fossil fuels and promote sustainable production. Two U. of I. studies consider using hydrothermal liquefaction to convert biomass into biocrude oil.