Turning Organic Solid Waste into Soil Nutrients Using Biological Technology

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue, "Turning Organic Solid Waste into Soil Nutrients Using Biological Technology", invites original research articles, review papers, technical notes, and short communications that explore the progress in converting various forms of organic waste—including food waste, agricultural residues, and municipal solid waste—into nutrient-rich resources for soils by fermentation or bioconversion. It aims to compile cutting-edge scientific findings and technological advancements in the field, fostering multidisciplinary collaborations and disseminating knowledge on efficient waste-to-resource strategies.

Contributions to this Special Issue are sought across, but not limited to, the following areas:

Advanced biological treatment systems: Research exploring novel and optimized anaerobic digestion, composting, vermicomposting, and other biological processes for waste transformation.

Bioconversion mechanisms: Studies elucidating the role of microorganisms, enzymes, and earthworms in the degradation of waste components and the formation of bioavailable nutrients.

Nutrient cycling and recovery: Investigations on the pathways and kinetics of nutrient release from waste materials and techniques for nutrient immobilization and stabilization in the form of biochar, compost, or other value-added products.

We welcome submissions from researchers worldwide to share their latest findings, case studies, and perspectives in this rapidly evolving field. Submissions should adhere to high-quality scientific standards, demonstrate novelty, and contribute significantly to advancing our understanding and practical application of biological technologies for converting organic solid waste into soil nutrients.

Dr. Juan Miguel Romero-García
Dr. Yuanwang Liu
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Fermentation is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2100 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

• sustainable waste management and disposal
• microbial degradation
• composting
• biological nutrients removal and recovery
• resources recovery from waste
• anaerobic digestion
• vermicomposting