Research Project: Improvement of Soil Management Practices and Manure Treatment/Handling Systems of the Southern Coastal Plain

Location: Coastal Plain Soil, Water and Plant Conservation Research

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Renewable energy, cleaner environments, and sustainable agriculture from pyrolysis and hydrothermal carbonization of residuals - (Book / Chapter)
Ducey, T.F., Jeong, C., Ro, K.S. 2022. Renewable energy, cleaner environments, and sustainable agriculture from pyrolysis and hydrothermal carbonization of residuals. Academic Press. 401-409. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-85343-9.00009-4.

Pilot-scale H2S and swine odor removal system using commercially available biochar - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ro, K.S., Woodbury, B.L., Spiehs, M.J., Szogi, A.A., Silva, P.J., Hwang, O., Cho, S. 2021. Pilot-scale H2S and swine odor removal system using commercially available biochar. Agronomy [MDPI]. 11(8). Article 1611. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11081611.

Effect of acid flow rate, membrane surface area, and capture solution on the effectiveness of suspended GPM systems to recover ammonia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Soto-Herranz, M., Sanchez-Bascones, M., Antolin-Rodriguez, J., Vanotti, M.B., Martin-Ramos, P. 2021. Effect of acid flow rate, membrane surface area, and capture solution on the effectiveness of suspended GPM systems to recover ammonia. Membranes [MDPI]. ll(7):538. https://doi.org/10.3390/membranes11070538.

The occurrence of legacy P soils and potential mitigation practices using activated biochars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cerven, V., Novak, J.M., Szogi, A.A., Pantuck, K., Watts, D.W., Johnson, M.G. 2021. The occurrence of legacy P soils and potential mitigation practices using activated biochars. Agronomy. 11:1289. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11071289.

Long-term biosolids land application influences soil health - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ippolito, J.A., Ducey, T.F., Diaz, K., Barbarick, K.A. 2021. Long-term biosolids land application influences soil health. Science of the Total Environment. 791. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.148344.

Data from: Watershed scale nitrate-N abatement of instream wetlands: an appraisal using the soil and water assessment tool - (Database / Dataset)
Sohoulande Djebou, D.C., Szogi, A.A., Stone, K.C., Novak, J.M. 2021. Data from: Watershed scale nitrate-N abatement of instream wetlands: an appraisal using the soil and water assessment tool. Dryad Digital Repository. https://doi.org/10.5061/dryad.dfn2z351v.

Second-generation phosphorus: recovery from wastes towards the sustainability of production chains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hollas, C.E., Bolsan, A.C., Venturin, B., Bonassa, G., Tapparo, D.C., Candido, D., Antes, F.G., Vanotti, M.B., Szogi, A.A., Kunz, A. 2021. Second-generation phosphorus: recovery from wastes towards the sustainability of production chains. Sustainability. 13(11):5919. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13115919.

Contrasting carbon and nitrogen responses to tillage at different soil depths: An observation after 40-year of tillage management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Parajuli, B., Ye, R., Luo, M., Ducey, T.F., Park, D., Smith, M., Sigua, G.C. 2021. Contrasting carbon and nitrogen responses to tillage at different soil depths: An observation after 40-year of tillage management. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 85,4:1256-1268. https://doi.org/10.1002/saj2.20277.

Corn grain and stover nutrient uptake responses from sandy soil treated with designer biochars and compost - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Novak, J.M., Watts, D.W., Sigua, G.C., Ducey, T.F. 2021. Corn grain and stover nutrient uptake responses from sandy soil treated with designer biochars and compost. Agronomy. 11(5):942. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11050942.

Corn stover removal responses on soil test P and K levels in Coastal Plain Ultisols - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Novak, J.M., Frederick, J.R., Watts, D.W., Ducey, T.F., Karlen, D.L. 2021. Corn stover removal responses on soil test P and K levels in Coastal Plain Ultisols. Sustainability. 13(8):4401. https://doi.org//10.3390/su13084401.

Physiochemical characterization of biochars from six feedstocks and their effects on the sorption of atrazine in an organic soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gaffar, S., Dattamudi, S., Baboukani, A.R., Chanda, S., Novak, J.M., Watts, D.W., Wang, C., Jayachandran, K. 2021. Physiochemical characterization of biochars from six feedstocks and their effects on the sorption of atrazine in an organic soil. Agronomy. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11040716.

Soil health assessment after 40 years of conservation and conventional tillage management in Southeastern coastal plain soils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ye, R., Parajuli, B., Szogi, A.A., Sigua, G.C., Ducey, T.F. 2021. Soil health assessment after 40 years of conservation and conventional tillage management in Southeastern coastal plain soils . Soil Science Society of America Journal. 85,4:1214-1225. https://doi.org/10.1002/saj2.20246.

Microbial response to designer biochar and compost treatments for mining impacted soils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ducey, T.F., Novak, J.M., Sigua, G.C., Ippolito, J.A., Rushmiller, H.C., Watts, D.W., Trippe, K.M., Spokas, K.A., Stone, K.C., Johnson, M.G. 2021. Microbial response to designer biochar and compost treatments for mining impacted soils. Biochar. 3:299-314. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42773-021-00093-3.

Improved anaerobic digestion of swine manure by simultaneous ammonia recovery using gas-permeable membranes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gonzalez-Garcia, I., Riano, B., Molinuevo-Salces, B., Vanotti, M.B., Garcia-Gonzalez, M. 2021. Improved anaerobic digestion of swine manure by simultaneous ammonia recovery using gas-permeable membranes. Water Research. 190. Article #116789. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2020.116789.

Editorial to special issue "Innovative animal manure management for environmental protection, improved soil fertility and crop production" - (Book / Chapter)
Ro, K.S., Szogi, A.A., Sigua, G.C. 2020. Editorial to special issue "Innovative animal manure management for environmental protection, improved soil fertility and crop production." In: Ro. K.S., Szogi, A.A., Sigua, G.C., editors. Innovative animal manure management for environmental protection, improved soil fertility and crop production. Switzerland: MDPI Books. p. ix-xi.

Chemical extraction of phosphorus from dairy manure and utilization of recovered manure solids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Szogi, A.A., Takata, V.H., Shumaker, P.D. 2020. Chemical extraction of phosphorus from dairy manure and utilization of recovered manure solids. Agronomy [MDPI]. 10(11). https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10111725.

Comparative studies on water- and vapor-based hydrothermal carbonization: Process analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ro, K.S., Libra, J.A., Alvarez-Murillo, A. 2020. Comparative studies on water- and vapor-based hydrothermal carbonization: Process analysis. Energies [MDPI]. https://doi.org/10.3390/en13215733.

Earthworms increase the potential for enzymatic bio-activation of biochars made from co-pyrolyzing animal manures and plastic wastes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sanchez-Hernandez, Juan C., Ro, Kyoung S., Szogi, Ariel A., Chang, Sechin, Park, Bosoon. 2021. Earthworms increase the potential for enzymatic bio-activation of biochars made from co-pyrolyzing animal manures and plastic wastes. Journal of Hazardous Materials. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.124405.

Global pattern of vegetation cover and land water mass changes in relation with climate variability - (Abstract Only)

Feedstock choice, pyrolysis temperature and type influence biochar characteristics: a comprehensive meta-data analysis review - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ippolito, J.A., Cui, L., Kammann, C., Wrage-Monnig, N., Estavillo, J.M., Fuertes-Mendizabal, T., Cayuela, M., Sigua, G.C., Novak, J.M., Spokas, K.A., Borchard, N. 2020. Feedstock choice, pyrolysis temperature and type influence biochar characteristics: a comprehensive meta-data analysis review. Biochar. 2:421-438. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42773-020-00067-x.

Synergistic recovery of phosphorus and amino acids from swine manure using fruit wastes - (Proceedings)
Vanotti, M.B., Szogi, A.A., Moral, R. 2020. Synergistic recovery of phosphorus and amino acids from swine manure using fruit wastes. Meeting Proceedings.

On-site membrane-based nitrogen recovery from livestock wastewaters - (Proceedings)
Molinuevo-Salces, B., Riano, B., Hernandez, D., Vanotti, M.B., Garcia-Gonzalez, M.C. 2020. On-site membrane-based nitrogen recovery from livestock wastewaters. Meeting Proceedings.

Microwave-assisted dry reforming of methane for syngas production: a review - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Phuong Pham, T.T., Ro, K.S., Chen, L., Mahajan, D., Siang, T., Ashik, U., Hayashi, J., Minh, D., Vo, D.N. 2020. Microwave-assisted dry reforming of methane for syngas production: a review. Environmental Chemistry Letters. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10311-020-01055-0.

Urease activity and nitrogen dynamics in highly weathered soils with designer biochars under corn cultivation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sigua, G.C., Novak, J.M., Watts, D.W., Myers Jr, W.T., Ducey, T.F., Stone, K.C. 2020. Urease activity and nitrogen dynamics in highly weathered soils with designer biochars under corn cultivation. Biochar Journal. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42773-020-00052-4.

Evaluating nitrogen management for corn production with supplemental irrigation on sandy soils of the Southeastern Coastal Plain region of the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sohoulande Djebou, D.C., Ma, L., Szogi, A.A., Sigua, G.C., Stone, K.C., Malone, R.W. 2020. Evaluating nitrogen management for corn production with supplemental irrigation on sandy soils of the Southeastern Coastal Plain region of the United States. Transactions of the ASABE. 63(3):731-740. https://doi.org/10.13031/trans.13885.

Designer biochars: emerging waste management technology for agricultural productivity and soil remediation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Watershed scale nitrate-N abatement of instream wetlands: An appraisal using the soil and water assessment tool - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sohoulande Djebou, D.C., Szogi, A.A., Stone, K.C., Novak, J.M. 2020. Watershed scale nitrate-N abatement of instream wetlands: An appraisal using the soil and water assessment tool. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 36(3):387-397. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.13736.

Cover cropping increased phosphorus stocks in surface sandy Ultisols under long-term conservation and conventional tillage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ye, R., Parajuli, B., Ducey, T.F., Novak, J.M., Bauer, P.J., Szogi, A.A. 2020. Cover cropping increased phosphorus stocks in surface sandy Ultisols under long-term conservation and conventional tillage. Agronomy Journal. 112(4):3163-3173. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.20227.

Pilot-scale demonstration of membrane-based nitrogen recovery from swine manure - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Molinuevo-Salces, B., Riano, B., Vanotti, M.B., Hernandez-Gonzalez, D., Garcia-Gonzalez, M.C. 2020. Pilot-scale demonstration of membrane-based nitrogen recovery from swine manure. Membranes 2020. 10(10):270. https://doi.org/10.3390/membranes10100270.

Potential use of earthworms to enhance decaying of biodegradable plastics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sanchez-Hernandez, J.C., Capowiez, Y., Ro, K.S. 2020. Potential use of earthworms to enhance decaying of biodegradable plastics. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 8(11):4292-4316. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.9b05450. Available: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/acssuschemeng.9b05450.

Loamy sand soil approaches organic carbon saturation after 37 years of conservation tillage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Novak, J.M., Watts, D.W., Bauer, P.J., Karlen, D.L., Hunt, P.G., Mishra, U. 2020. Loamy sand soil approaches organic carbon saturation after 37 years of conservation tillage. Agronomy Journal. 112:3152-6162. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.20184.

Use of phosphite as a fertilizer for transgenic cotton - (Abstract Only)

Innovative animal manure management for environmental protection, improved soil fertility and crop production - (Book / Chapter)
Ro, K.S., Szogi, A.A., Sigua, G.C. 2020. Innovative animal manure management for environmental protection, improved soil fertility and crop production. Environments. Switzerland: MDI Books. 164 p. https://doi.org/10.3390/books978-3-03921-957-5.

New processes for nutrient recovery from wastes - (Book / Chapter)
Vanotti, M.B., Garcia-Gonzalez, M.C., Molinuevo-Salces, B., Riano, B. 2019. New processes for nutrient recovery from wastes. Lausanne: Frontiers Media SA. 601 p. https://doi.org/doi:10.3389/978-2-88963-219-0. ISBN 1664-8714; ISBN 978-2-88963-219-0.

Biochar affects essential elements of carrot taproots and lettuce leaves - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Olszyk, D., Shiroyama, T., Novak, J.M., Cantrell, K., Sigua, G.C., Watts, D.W., Johnson, M.G. 2020. Biochar affects essential elements of carrot taproots and lettuce leaves. Horticultural Science. 55(2):261-271. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI14421-19.

Use of Anammox Brocadia Caroliniensis for treatment of wastewater in space - (Proceedings)
Vanotti, M.B. 2015. Use of Anammox Brocadia Caroliniensis for treatment of wastewater in space. Symposium Proceedings.

Editorial: New processes for nutrient recovery from wastes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vanotti, M.B., Garcia-Gonzalez, M.C., Molinuevo-Salces, B., Riano, B. 2019. Editorial: New processes for nutrient recovery from wastes. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. 3: article 81. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2019.00081.

Production of ethanol from livestock, agricultural, and forest residuals: an economic feasibility study - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ro, K.S., Dietenberger, M.A., Libra, J.A., Proeschel, R., Atiyeh, H.K., Sahoo, K., Park, W.J. 2019. Production of ethanol from livestock, agricultural, and forest residuals: an economic feasibility study. Environments [MDPI]. 6(8):97. https://doi.org/10.3390/environments6080097.

Nitrogen mineralization in a sandy soil amended with treated low-phosphorus broiler litter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Szogi, A.A., Shumaker, P.D., Ro, K.S., Sigua, G.C. 2019. Nitrogen mineralization in a sandy soil amended with treated low-phosphorus broiler litter. Environments [MDPI]. 6(8):96. https://doi.org/10.3390/environments6080096.

A newly developed Escherichia coli isolate panel from a cross section of U.S. animal production systems reveals geographic and commodity-based differences in antibiotic resistance gene carriage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ducey, T.F., Durso, L.M., Ibekwe, A.M., Dungan, R.S., Jackson, C.R., Frye, J.G., Castleberry, B., Rashash, D.M., Rothrock Jr, M.J., Boykin, D.L., Whitehead, T.R., Ramos, Z.D., McManus, M.N., Cook, K.L. 2020. A newly developed Escherichia coli isolate panel from a cross section of U.S. animal production systems reveals geographic and commodity-based differences in antibiotic resistance gene carriage. Journal of Hazardous Materials. 382. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2019.120991.

Differences in microbial communities and pathogen survival between a covered and uncovered anaerobic lagoon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ducey, T.F., Rashash, D., Szogi, A.A. 2019. Differences in microbial communities and pathogen survival between a covered and uncovered anaerobic lagoon. Environments. 6(10):109. https://doi.org/10.3390/environments6100109.

Adsorption of metals from mining-impacted water onto biochar from different sources - (Abstract Only)

Influence of pyrolyzed grape-seeds/sewage sludge blends on the availability of P, Fe, Cu, As and Cd to maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Acena-Heras, S., Novak, J.M., Cayuela, M.L., Penalosa, J.M., Moreno-Jimenez, E. 2019. Influence of pyrolyzed grape-seeds/sewage sludge blends on the availability of P, Fe, Cu, As and Cd to maize. Agronomy [MDPI]. 9:406. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy9070406.

Improved health and productivity of swine with treatment of ammonia from manure - (Proceedings)

Modelling instream wetlands impact on nitrogen abatement at the watershed scale using SWAT - (Abstract Only)

Innovative process for the recovery of magnesium phosphate (Newberyite) and ammonia from digester effluents - (Proceedings)

Selective hydrogenation of carbon dioxide into methanol - (Book / Chapter)

Effect of the type of gas-permeable membrane in ammonia recovery from air - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Soto-Herranz, M., Sanchez-Bascones, M., Antolin, J.M., Conde-Cid, D., Vanotti, M.B. 2019. Effect of the type of gas-permeable membrane in ammonia recovery from air. Environments MDPI. 6:70. https://doi.org/10.3390/environments6060070.

Biochar and earthworms working in tandem: research opportunities for soil bioremediation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sanchez-Hernandez, J.C., Ro, K.S., Diaz, F.J. 2019. Biochar and earthworms working in tandem: research opportunities for soil bioremediation. Science of the Total Environment. 688:574-583. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.06.212.

Phytostabilization of Zn and Cd in mine soil using corn in combination with biochars and manure-based compost - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sigua, G.C., Novak, J.M., Watts, D.W., Ippolito, J.A., Ducey, T.F., Johnson, M.G., Spokas, K.A. 2019. Phytostabilization of Zn and Cd in mine soil using corn in combination with biochars and manure-based compost. Environments. 6(6):69. https://doi.org/10.3390/environments6060069.

Designer biochars impact on corn grain yields, biomass production, and fertility properties of a highly-weathered ultisol - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Novak, J.M., Sigua, G.C., Ducey, T.F., Watts, D.W., Stone, K.C. 2019. Designer biochars impact on corn grain yields, biomass production, and fertility properties of a highly-weathered ultisol. Environments. 6(6):64. https://doi.org/10.3390/environments6060064.

Membrane-based nitrogen recovery from livestock wastewater: a pilot plant study - (Proceedings)

Ammonia recovery by gas-permeable membranes enhances anaerobic digestion of swine manure - (Proceedings)

Removing and recovering nitrogen and phosphorus from animal manure - (Book / Chapter)
Vanotti, M.B., Garcia-Gonzalez, M.C., Szogi, A.A., Harrison, J.H., Smith, W.B., Moral, R. 2020. Removing and recovering nitrogen and phosphorus from animal manure. In: Waldrip, H.M., Pagliari, P.H., He, Z., editors. Animal Manure: Production, Characteristics, Environmental Concerns, and Management. p. 275-321.American Society of Agronomy Special Publication. https://doi.org/10.2134/asaspecpub67.c22.

Application of gas-permeable membranes for semi-continuous ammonia recovery from swine manure - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Riano, B., Mollinuevo-Salces, B., Vanotti, M.B., Garcia-Gonzalez, M.C. 2019. Application of gas-permeable membranes for semi-continuous ammonia recovery from swine manure. Environments. 6(3):32. https://doi.org/10.3390/environments6030032.

Biochar compost blends facilitate switchgrass growth in mine soils by reducing Cd and Zn bioavailability - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Novak, J.M., Ippolito, J.A., Watts, D.W., Sigua, G.C., Ducey, T.F., Johnson, M. 2019. Biochar compost blends facilitate switchgrass growth in mine soils by reducing Cd and Zn bioavailability. Biochar Journal. 1:97-114. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42773-019-00004-7.

Extraction of phosphorus and amino acids from manure and algae - (Proceedings)

Recovery of phospates from swine lagoon sludge using quick wash process and geotextile filtration - (Proceedings)
Szogi, A.A., Vanotti, M.B., Shumaker, P.D. 2019. Recovery of phospates from swine lagoon sludge using quick wash process and geotextile filtration. In: Proceedings of the SIGERA VI International Symposium on Management of Agricultural and Agroindustrial Residues, May 7-9, 2019, Florianopolis, Brazil. p.226-228. Available: http://sbera.org.br/pt/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sigera_vi_anais_2019_final.pdf

Subsurface clay soil application improved aggregate stability, nitrogen availability and organic carbon preservation in degraded Ultisols with cover crop mixtures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ye, R., Parajuli, B., Sigua, G.C. 2019. Subsurface clay soil application improved aggregate stability, nitrogen availability and organic carbon preservation in degraded Ultisols with cover crop mixtures. Soil Science Society of America Journal. https://doi.org/10.2136/sssaj2018.12.0496.

Extraction and recovery of phosphorus from dairy manure using the Quick Wash Process (Extraccion y Recuperacion de Fosforo del Estiercol Vacuno Utilizando el Proceso Quick Wash) - (Proceedings)
Takata, V.H., Szogi, A.A., Del Pino, A. 2018. Extraction and recovery of phosphorus from dairy manure using the Quick Wash Process (Extraccion y Recuperacion de Fosforo del Estiercol Vacuno Utilizando el Proceso Quick Wash).1st National Congress Sustainable Management of Residues, November 28-29, 2018, Montevideo, Uruguay. 1-7.

Combustion behavior of animal-manure based hydrochar and pyrochar - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ro, K.S., Libra, J.A., Bae, S., Berge, N., Flora, J.V., Pecenka, R. 2018. Combustion behavior of animal-manure based hydrochar and pyrochar. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 7:470-478. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.8b03926.

Biochar, soil and land-use interactions that reduce nitrate leaching and N2O emissions: A meta-analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Borchard, N., Schirrmann, M., Cayuela, M.L., Kammann, C., Wrange-Monnig, N., Estavillo, J., Fuertes-Mendizabal, T., Sigua, G.C., Spokas, K.A., Ippolito, J., Novak, J.M. 2018. Biochar, soil and land-use interactions that reduce nitrate leaching and N2O emissions: A meta-analysis. Science of the Total Environment. 651:2354-2364. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenc.2018.10.060.

Biochar for mine land reclamation - (Book / Chapter)
Ippolito, J.A., Cui, L., Novak, J.M., Johnson, M.G. 2018. Biochar for mine land reclamation. In: Ok, Y.S., Tsang, D.C., Bolan, N., Novak, J.M., editors. Biochar from Biomass and Waste. 1st edition. New York, NY: Academic Press. p. 75-90.

Efficacy of different biochars in removing odorous volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted from swine manure - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hwang, O., Lee, S.R., Cho, S.B., Ro, K.S., Spiehs, M.J., Woodbury, B.L., Silva, P.J., Han, D.W., Choi, H.C., Kim, K.Y., Jung, M. 2018. Efficacy of different biochars in removing odorous volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted from swine manure. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.8b02881.

Future biochar research directions - (Book / Chapter)
Novak, J.M., Moore, E., Spokas, K.A., Hall, K., Williams, A. 2018. Future biochar research directions. In: Ok, Y.S., Tsang, D.C., Bolan, N., Novak, J.M., editors. Biochar from Biomass and Waste. 1st edition, New York, NY: Academic Press. p. 423-432.

Elemental and spectroscopic characterization of low temperature (350 degrees celsius) lignocellulosic- and manure-based designer biochars and their use as soil amendments - (Book / Chapter)
Novak, J.M., Johnson, M.G. 2018. Elemental and spectroscopic characterization of low temperature (350 degrees celsius) lignocellulosic- and manure-based designer biochars and their use as soil amendments. In: Ok, Y.S., Tsang, D.C., Bolan, N., Novak, J.M., editors. Biochar from Biomass and Waste. 1st edition. New York, NY: Academic Press. p. 37-58.

High-rate solid-liquid separation coupled with nitrogen and phosphorous treatment of swine manure: Effect on ammonia emission - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ro, K.S., Vanotti, M.B., Szogi, A.A., Loughrin, J.H., Millner, P.D. 2018. High-rate solid-liquid separation coupled with nitrogen and phosphorous treatment of swine manure: Effect on ammonia emission. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2018.00062.

Concentration and release of phosphorus and potassium from lignocellulosic and manure-based biochars from fertilizer reuse - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Novak, J.M., Spokas, K.A., Johnson, M.G. 2018. Concentration and release of phosphorus and potassium from lignocellulosic and manure-based biochars from fertilizer reuse. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2018.00054.

High-rate solid-liquid separation coupled with nitrogen and phosphorus treatment of swine manure: Effect on water quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vanotti, M.B., Ro, K.S., Szogi, A.A., Loughrin, J.H., Millner, P.D. 2018. High-rate solid-liquid separation coupled with nitrogen and phosphorus treatment of swine manure: Effect on water quality. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. 2:49. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2018.00049.

A rapid-test for screening biochar effects on seed germination - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Olszyk, D.M., Shiroyama, T., Novak, J.M., Johnson, M.G. 2018. A rapid-test for screening biochar effects on seed germination. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. https://doi.org/10.1080/00103624.2018.1495726.

Economic recovery of calcium phosphates from swine lagoon sludge using quick wash process and geotextile filtration - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Szogi, A.A., Vanotti, M.B., Shumaker, P.D. 2018. Economic recovery of calcium phosphates from swine lagoon sludge using quick wash process and geotextile filtration. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. 2:37. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2018.00037

Recovery of ammonia in raw and co-digested swine manure using gas-permeable membrane technology - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Filho-Oliveira, J.D., Daguerre-Martini, S., Vanotti, M.B., Saez-Tovar, J., Rosal, A., Perez-Murcia, M.D., Bustamante, M., Moral, R. 2018. Recovery of ammonia in raw and co-digested swine manure using gas-permeable membrane technology. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2018.00030.

Gas-permeable membrane technology coupled with anaerobic digestion for swine manure treatment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Molinuevo-Salces, B., Riano, B., Vanotti, M.B., Garcia-Gonzalez, M.C. 2018. Gas-permeable membrane technology coupled with anaerobic digestion for swine manure treatment. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. 2:25. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2018.00025.

Biochar utilization for soil quality improvement, greenhouse gas reduction, metal and nutrient sequestration - (Abstract Only)
Novak, J.M., Sigua, G.C., Ippolito, J., Lentz, R.D., Van Pelt, R.S., Spokas, K.A., Sistani, K.R., Collins, H.P., Johnson, M.G., Pantuck, K. 2018. Biochar utilization for soil quality improvement, greenhouse gas reduction, metal and nutrient sequestration. U.S. Biochar Initiative Conference. p.13.

New concepts for the recovery of ammonia from wastes - (Abstract Only)

Remediation of an acidic mine spoil: Miscanthus biochar and lime amendment affects metal availability, plant growth and soil enzymatic activity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Novak, J.M., Ippolito, J.A., Ducey, T.F., Watts, D.W., Spokas, K.A., Trippe, K.M., Sigua, G.C., Johnson, M.G. 2018. Remediation of an acidic mine spoil: Miscanthus biochar and lime amendment affects metal availability, plant growth and soil enzymatic activity. Chemosphere. 205:709-718. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.04.107.

Ameliorating effects of designer biochars in a hard-setting subsoil layer: soil fertility and plant biomass - (Abstract Only)

Nitrogen mineralization and nitrous oxide emissions in a sandy soil amended with low-phosphorus broiler litter - (Abstract Only)

Chemical P recovery from dairy manure using the Quick Wash process and use of low-P washed manure solids as soil amendments. - (Abstract Only)

Enhanced dispersion and removal of ammonia emitted from a poultry house with a vegetative environmental buffer - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ro, K.S., Li, H., Hapeman, C.J., Harper, L.A., Flesch, T.K., Downey, P.M., Mcconnell, L., Torrents, A., Yao, Q. 2018. Enhanced dispersion and removal of ammonia emitted from a poultry house with a vegetative environmental buffer. Agriculture. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture8040046.

Nitrogen recovery from wastewater using gas-permeable membranes: Impact of inorganic carbon content and natural organic matter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Daguerre-Martini, S., Vanotti, M.B., Rodriguez-Pastor, M., Moral Herrero, R. 2018. Nitrogen recovery from wastewater using gas-permeable membranes: Impact of inorganic carbon content and natural organic matter. Water Research. 137:201-210. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2018.03.013

Recycled agricultural wastes: biochars multifunctional role in agriculture and environment - (Abstract Only)
Sigua, G.C., Novak, J.M. 2018. Recycled agricultural wastes: biochars multifunctional role in agriculture and environment. In: Proceedings of World Conference on Ecology, March 19-20, 2018, Berlin, Germany. p. 38-39.

Hydrothermal carbonization: modeling, final properties design and applications: a review - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Roman, S., Libra, J.A., Berge, N., Sabio, E., Ro, K.S., Li, L., Ledesma, B., Alvarez-Murillo, A., Bae, S. 2018. Hydrothermal carbonization: modeling, final properties design and applications: a review. Energies. 11:216. https://doi.org/10.3390/en11010216.

A simple mathematical method to estimate ammonia emission from in-house windrowing of poultry litter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ro, K.S., Szogi, A.A., Moore Jr, P.A. 2018. A simple mathematical method to estimate ammonia emission from in-house windrowing of poultry litter. Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A. https://doi.org/10.1080/10934529.2018.1428273.

Manure-derived biochars for use as a phosphorus fertilizer in cotton production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ducey, T.F., Bauer, P.J., Sigua, G.C., Hunt, P.G., Miller, J.O., Cantrell, K.B. 2018. Manure-derived biochars for use as a phosphorus fertilizer in cotton production. Journal of Cotton Science. 21:259-264. https://doi.org/10.56454/GDJR3646.

Oxidation resistance of biochars as a function of feedstock and pyrolysis condition - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Han, L., Ro, K.S., Sun, K., Sun, H., Libra, J.A., Xing, B. 2017. Oxidation resistance of biochars as a function of feedstock and pyrolysis condition. Science of the Total Environment. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.11.014.

Conservation agriculture improves yield and reduces weeding activity in sandy soils of Cambodia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Edralin, D.L., Sigua, G.C., Reyes, M.R., Mulvaney, M.J., Andrews, S.S. 2017. Conservation agriculture improves yield and reduces weeding activity in sandy soils of Cambodia. Agronomy for Sustainable Development. 37:52. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13593-017-0461-7.

Effects of crop rotations and intercropping on soil health - (Book / Chapter)
Sigua, G.C. 2018. Effects of crop rotations and intercropping on soil health. In: Reicosky, D., editor. Managing Soil Health for Sustainable Agriculture. Volume 2. Cambridge, UK: Burleigh Dobbs Science Publishing Limited. p. 1-27.

Hydrothermal carbonization of food waste for nutrient recovery and resuse - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Idowu, I., Liang, L., Flora, J., Pellechia, P.J., Darko, S.A., Ro, K.S., Berge, N.D. 2017. Hydrothermal carbonization of food waste for nutrient recovery and resuse. Waste Management. 69:480-491. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0956053X17306293.

Improved water quality and reduction of odorous compounds in anaerobic lagoon columns receiving pre-treated pig wastewater - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Szogi, A.A., Loughrin, J.H., Vanotti, M.B. 2017. Improved water quality and reduction of odorous compounds in anaerobic lagoon columns receiving pre-treated pig wastewater. Environmental Technology. https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09593330.2017.1363294.

Recovery of amino acids and phosphorus from manure - (Abstract Only)

Recovery of ammonia and production of high-grade phosphates from digester effluents (municipal and livestock) - (Abstract Only)

Conservation agriculture in high tunnels: soil health and profit enhancement - (Other)
Sigua, G.C. 2017. Conservation agriculture in high tunnels: soil health and profit enhancement. Sustainable Crop Production Intensification (SCPI) FAO Online Bulletin. 71-72: Available: https://dgroups.org/?a8z90mrp.0.

Properties of animal-manure based hydrochars and predictions using published models - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ro, K.S., Flora, J., Bae, S., Libra, J.A., Berge, N., Alvarez-Murillo, A., Li, L. 2017. Properties of animal-manure based hydrochars and predictions using published models. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 5:7317-7324.

Method for extraction of proteins and phosphate minerals from swine manure - (Abstract Only)

Characterization of a combined batch-continuous procedure for the culture of anammox biomass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Connan, R., Dabert, P., Le Roux, S., Chapleur, O., Bridoux, G., Vanotti, M.B., Beline, F., Magri, A. 2017. Characterization of a combined batch-continuous procedure for the culture of anammox biomass. Ecological Engineering. 106:231-241.

Phosphorus recovery from anaerobic swine lagoon sludge using the quick wash process - (Abstract Only)

Biochar research activities and their relation to development and environmental quality: A meta-analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mehmood, K., Chavez Garcia, E., Schirrmann, M., Ladd, B., Kammann, C., Wrage-Monnig, N., Siebe, C., Estavillo, J.M., Fuertes-Mendizabal, T., Cayuela, M., Sigua, G.C., Spokas, K.A., Cowie, A.L., Novak, J.M., Ippolito, J.A., Borchard, N. 2017. Biochar research activities and their relation to development and environmental quality: A meta-analysis. Agronomy for Sustainable Development. doi:10.1007/s13593-017-0430-1.

Biochar as a tool to reduce the agricultural greenhouse-gas burden-knowns, unknowns, and future research needs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kammann, C., Ippolito, J., Hagemann, N., Borchard, N., Cayuela, M., Estavillo, J., Fuertes-Mendizabal, T., Jeffery, S., Kern, J., Novak, J.M., Rasse, D., Saarnio, S., Schmidt, H., Spokas, K.A., Wrage-Monnig, N. 2017. Biochar as a tool to reduce the agricultural greenhouse-gas burden-knowns, unknowns, and future research needs. Journal of Environmental Engineering and Landscape Management. 25(02):114-139.

Recovery of ammonia and production of high-grade phosphates from side-stream digester effluents using gas-permeable membranes - (Book / Chapter)
Vanotti, M.B., Dube, P.J., Szogi, A.A. 2017. Recovery of ammonia and production of high-grade phosphates from side-stream digester effluents using gas-permeable membranes. Frontiers in Wastewater Treatment and Modeling. Book Series: Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering. 4:13-17. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-58421-8_2.

Research overview at USDA-ARS Coastal Plains, Soil, Water and Plant Research Center, and potential collaborative research projects with RDA - NIAS - (Proceedings)
Szogi, A.A. 2017. Research overview at USDA-ARS Coastal Plains, Soil, Water and Plant Research Center, and potential collaborative research projects with RDA - NIAS. Invited Seminar at Korea Rural Development Administration. 1-12.

Phosphorus recovery from anaerobic swine lagoon sludge using the quick wash process - (Proceedings)
Szogi, A.A., Vanotti, M.B., Shumaker, P.D. 2017. Phosphorus recovery from anaerobic swine lagoon sludge using the quick wash process. In: Proceedings of Waste to Worth Conference, April 17-20, 2017, Durham, North Carolina. 0.

Recovery of ammonia and production of high-grade phosphates from digester effluents - (Proceedings)
Vanotti, M.B., Dube, P.J., Szogi, A.A., Garcia-Gonzalez, M.C. 2017. Recovery of ammonia and production of high-grade phosphates from digester effluents. Proceedings of Waste to Worth Conference, April 19-20, 2017, Raleigh, North Carolina.

Recovery of proteins and phosphorus from manure - (Proceedings)
Vanotti, M.B., Szogi, A.A., Brigman Jr, P.W. 2017. Recovery of proteins and phosphorus from manure. In: Proceedings of Waste to Worth Conference, April 19-20, 2017, Raleigh, North Carolina.

Separation of ammonia and phosphate minerals from wastewater using gas-permeable membranes - (Abstract Only)

Hydrothermal carbonization of livestock mortality for the reduction of pathogens and microbially-derived DNA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ducey, T.F., Collins, J.C., Ro, K.S., Woodbury, B.L., Griffin, D. 2017. Hydrothermal carbonization of livestock mortality for the reduction of pathogens and microbially-derived DNA. Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering. 11(3):9-16.

Removal of antimony (III) and cadmium (II) from aqueous solution using animal manure-derived hydrochars and pyrochars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Han, L., Sun, H., Ro, K.S., Sun, K., Libra, J., Xing, B. 2017. Removal of antimony (III) and cadmium (II) from aqueous solution using animal manure-derived hydrochars and pyrochars. Bioresource Technology. 234:77-85.

Ammonia and nitrous oxide emissions from broiler houses with downtime windrowed litter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ro, K.S., Moore Jr, P.A., Szogi, A.A., Millner, P.D. 2017. Ammonia and nitrous oxide emissions from broiler houses with downtime windrowed litter. Journal of Environmental Quality. 46:498-504.

Recovery of ammonia and phosphate minerals from swine wastewater using gas-permeable membranes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vanotti, M.B., Dube, P., Szogi, A.A., Garcia-Gonzalez, M.C. 2017. Recovery of ammonia and phosphate minerals from swine wastewater using gas-permeable membranes. Water Research. 112:137-146.

Capitulo 5: Nuevas estrategias de gestión, tratamiento y valorización de los efluentes organicos pecuarios: Experiencias en USDA - (Book / Chapter)
Vanotti, M.B. 2018. Capitulo 5: Nuevas estrategias de gestión, tratamiento y valorización de los efluentes organicos pecuarios: Experiencias en USDA. American Society for Mass Spectrometry. 5:61-78.

Simultaneous recovery of phosphorus and nitrogen from anaerobic digestion effluents in municipal and livestock systems - (Proceedings)

Nuevas estrategias de gestión, tratamiento y valorización de los efluentes organicos pecuarios: Experiencias en USDA. (Management strategies for organic livestock effluents,innovative treatment and valorization) - (Proceedings)
Vanotti, M.B. 2016. Nuevas estrategias de gestión, tratamiento y valorización de los efluentes organicos pecuarios: Experiencias en USDA. (Management strategies for organic livestock effluents,innovative treatment and valorization). In: Proceedings of IV Foro Internatcional of Agricultura Organica (Conference of the International Network of Organix Agriculture.) Red Internactional de Agricultura Organica (REDIAO), June 16-17, Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, Mexico. p. 14.