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ORIGINAL RESEARCH
Study on the Coupling Mechanism of Low-Cost
Biogas Slurry Cascade Treatment
1
Yantai Institute, China Agricultural University, 264670 Yantai, Shandong Province, China
2
Wendeng District animal husbandry and veterinary development center, 264400 Weihai, Shandong Province, China
Submission date: 2024-06-02
Final revision date: 2024-08-02
Acceptance date: 2024-09-02
Online publication date: 2024-11-13
Publication date: 2025-11-04
Corresponding author
Hai Yu
Wendeng District animal husbandry and veterinary development center, 264400 Weihai, Shandong Province, China
Wendeng District animal husbandry and veterinary development center, 264400 Weihai, Shandong Province, China
Shoujun Yang
Yantai Institute, China Agricultural University, 264670 Yantai, Shandong Province, China
Yantai Institute, China Agricultural University, 264670 Yantai, Shandong Province, China
Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2025;34(6):6709-6720
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ABSTRACT
This study explored a cost-effective biogas slurry cascade treatment system aimed at addressing
the challenges of managing large quantities of biogas slurry in China. Using a hydroponic system,
the research evaluated the purification efficiency in cascade treatment of three aquatic plants—
Allium tuberosum, Oenanthe javanica (Blume) DC., and Lactuca sativa var. ramosa Hort. The results
showed that the cascade treatment system effectively removed pollutants from the biogas slurry while
significantly enhancing plant growth performance. Specifically, after 70 days of treatment, the system
achieved removal rates of 78.0% for total nitrogen (TN), 89.5% for ammonia nitrogen (NH4+-N), 89.2%
for total phosphorus (TP), and a 47% reduction in chemical oxygen demand (COD). Additionally, the
system substantially reduced the levels of suspended solids and pathogenic bacteria, resulting in a
treated biogas slurry that meets environmental discharge standards and can be efficiently utilized as a
valuable resource. This study provides a feasible and environmentally friendly solution for biogas slurry
management with significant potential for broader application.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.
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