Composting as a bioremediation method uses:
Composting as bioremediation modality exploits thermophilic and mesophilic microbial consortia developing during controlled decomposition of organic matter to co-metabolize and mineralize hazardous contaminants such as explosives trinitrotoluene, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, chlorinated pesticides and petroleum hydrocarbons. System typically configured as aerated static windrows or mechanically turned piles where contaminated soil blended at 10 to 30 percent by volume with organic amendments including manure supplying nitrogen, straw providing carbon and structure, wood chips increasing p
Ref: Williams et al. Compost remediation of explosives 1992; EPA Composting Handbook; PubMed compost bioremediation mechanisms.