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New Machine Learning Boosts Nutrient Recovery from Manure

10/5/2025

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Researchers developed a machine-learning framework to optimize hydrothermal treatment of livestock manure, boosting nutrient recovery and reducing pollution.
It converts biowaste into hydrochar and nutrient-rich liquid without drying, saving energy.
Phosphorus management is crucial, since mismanagement risks environmental contamination and resource depletion.
XGBoost (Extreme Gradient Boosting) predicts phosphorus behavior to guide waste-management design.

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Story summary

Researchers developed a machine-learning framework to optimize hydrothermal treatment of livestock manure, boosting nutrient recovery and reducing pollution.
It converts biowaste into hydrochar and nutrient-rich liquid without drying, saving energy.
Phosphorus management is crucial, since mismanagement risks environmental contamination and resource depletion.
XGBoost (Extreme Gradient Boosting) predicts phosphorus behavior to guide waste-management design.