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Development Of The Electrohydromodulation Process For Simultaneous Recovery Of Nitrogen And Phosphorus From Municipal Wastewater, Mahamalage Kusumitha Perera

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The demand for phosphorous (P) fertilizer is projected to increase by 100% by the end of the century, and the use of nitrogen (N) fertilizer is increasing exponentially as well. Current single-use nutrient management practices have led to environmental impacts of mining, extensive greenhouse gas emissions and surface water eutrophication. Recovery and reuse of nutrients would reduce solubilizing plant available N and P in the environment. Thus, the embedded energy in fertilizer production can be retained while minimizing the conversion of stable forms of N and P. Wastewater was identified as a potential source to recover nutrients, as wastewater contains …