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The suitability of recycling derived phosphorus fertilizer struvite to replace synthetic phosphorus fertilizers in horticulture

Phosphorus is a key macronutrient for all living organisms including plants. Agriculture is highly dependent on phosphorus fertilization in order to obtain high yields. However, access to phosphorus for agriculture is limited as several key sources of mineral phosphorus come from conflict areas. The EU has no major resources of mineral phosphorus and therefore needs to import this vital nutrient from outside Europe. A vital alternative is to change the current predominant linear economy model towards a circular economy, where waste is recycled and that includes the recovery of nutrients like phosphorus. […]

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