NOM and HS to fight climate change, land degradation and biodiversity loss

Functions and role of natural organic matter and humic substances in mitigating climate change (carbon sequestration and stabilization mechanisms) and fighting land degradation and biodiversity loss.

NOM and HS for a sustainable and resilient agriculture

Natural organic matter (carbon) and humic substances in promoting sustainable and resilient agricultural practices: food security, carbon farming, GHG emissions, water management, etc.

NOM and HS in the aquatic systems

Properties and behaviour of natural organic matter in aquatic ecosystems.

NOM and HS for environmental remediation

Impacts and remediation interactions between natural organic materials / humic substances and pollutants in different environmental compartments, also in terms of food safety.

NOM and HS, and waste biomass management in a circular economy scenario

Circular economy scenarios of waste biomass management and recycling of organic matter and humic substances.

Frontiers in NOM and HS research

Isolation processes and utilization of natural organic matter and humic substances: technology, innovations and applications, including artificial humification.

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