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German researchers convert urine and ash into fertilizers

German researchers convert urine and ash into fertilizers

July 23, 2026 |

In Germany, how can waste be put to good use instead of being disposed of? A research team at Saarland University developed an innovative approach that converts readily available waste materials – urine and ash – into valuable raw materials. The researchers aim to make good use of these two waste materials to provide nitrogen, […]

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Stanford researchers lead study into use of urine to produce fertilizers

Stanford researchers lead study into use of urine to produce fertilizers

September 3, 2025 |

In California, a newly developed system transforms human waste into a powerful tool for profitable and sustainable energy and agriculture in resource-limited regions. The prototype, outlined in a Stanford-led study published Aug. 19 in Nature Water, recovers a valuable fertilizer from urine, using solar energy that can also provide power for other uses. In the […]

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