Article
Environmental Sciences
Li Hua, Chuan Wu, Huan Zhang, Lifan Cao, Ting Wei, Junkang Guo
Summary: The application of biochar (BC) has shown potential in remediating antimony (Sb)-contaminated soil, but may also pose a risk of antimony mobilization. Changes in soil bacterial community and Sb oxidation gene induced by BC are closely related to the immobilization or mobilization of Sb.
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Valerie Cappuyns, Axelle Van Campen, Jillian Helser
Summary: Antimony (Sb) is a toxic element with critical importance, but there is limited data on the environmental impact of Sb mining in Vietnam. A study on mine waste and soil samples from Mau Due mine in North Vietnam revealed high concentrations of Sb in the waste samples and low release of Sb in water. Stibnite was found in one waste sample but not in soil samples.
JOURNAL OF GEOCHEMICAL EXPLORATION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Aneesah Pervaiz, Qianyun Zhong, Syed Aziz Ur Rehman, Congli Ma, Yonghong Jiao, Mengchang He
Summary: This study evaluated the Sb bioavailability and accumulation in wheat before and after remediation using composted manure and a chemical amendment. The results showed that poultry and sheep composts increased the residual fraction of Sb in soils and decreased its uptake by wheat, while the addition of limestone did not significantly affect the residual fraction of Sb. The study concluded that the addition of amended materials, especially poultry compost, significantly decreased the uptake of Sb in contaminated soils.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xinlin Zhao, Yuan Guo, Eleni G. Papazoglou
Summary: Phytomanagement is a technique that cultivates industrial cash crops on contaminated lands to produce biomass feedstock. Flax, kenaf, and hemp have shown tolerance to toxic trace elements in soils and have the potential to accumulate these elements. Kenaf is the most tolerant and has the best uptake potential for cadmium and nickel.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Petroula Seridou, Sofia Monogyiou, Evdokia Syranidou, Nicolas Kalogerakis
Summary: This study found that Nerium oleander plants can accumulate antimony (Sb) in the roots and demonstrated that the addition of organic acids (OAs) and oxygen nanobubbles (O(2)NBs) can help the plants maintain water content and antioxidant enzyme activity. However, the translocation of Sb from the roots to the shoots was low.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jie Li, Qun Zhao, Yihuang Zhao, Hecheng Fu, Xiaoqing Li, Jianhong Huang, Yingjie Li, Xuewei Hu, Senlin Tian
Summary: The study explores the use of self-sustaining smoldering technology for remediating multiple heavy metal-contaminated mine soils. The results show that this method reduces the mobility and bioavailability of heavy metals, improves soil nutrient status, and promotes plant growth.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yongzhen Chai, Fei Guo
Summary: This study assesses the ecological and health risks in Longnan, Northwest China, caused by an antimony mine spill. The study reveals high contamination of arsenic, mercury, and antimony in the area. The sources of these elements are found to be tailings leakage, natural sources, and agricultural activities. The study also highlights the high health risk posed by arsenic and antimony, especially for children.
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. S. M. Fazle Bari, Dane Lamb, Geoff R. MacFarlane, Mohammad Mahmudur Rahman
Summary: This study investigated the remediation of arsenic-contaminated abandoned mine soils. Oxalic acid was found to be the most effective washing reagent. Washing reduced the leachability and bioaccessibility of arsenic and iron in the treated soil, but it still exceeded the remediation criteria. Soil washing and subsequent solidification/stabilization could be an alternative option for remediating extremely contaminated abandoned mine soils.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Weicheng Cao, Jilai Gong, Guangming Zeng, Meng Qin, Lei Qin, Yiqiu Zhang, Siyuan Fang, Juan Li, Siqun Tang, Zengping Chen
Summary: This study investigated the impacts of Sb combined with engineering nanomaterials (ENMs) on rice growth and rhizosphere bacterial communities. The results showed that CuO NPs combined with Sb had the most adverse effects on root biomass and branches, while CeO2 NPs combined with Sb had significant synergistic stimulating effects on root and shoot fresh weights. Rice planting increased the percentage of non-specifically sorbed Sb in soils and had a significant impact on rhizosphere bacterial communities.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Stefania Diquattro, Paola Castaldi, Susie Ritch, Albert L. Juhasz, Gianluca Brunetti, Kirk G. Scheckel, Giovanni Garau, Enzo Lombi
Summary: The study found that long-term ageing reduced the mobility of Sb in soil, decreased its potential bioavailability, and lowered its bioaccessibility over time. Soil pH plays a key role in Sb potential bioavailability, with acidic conditions enhancing the effectiveness of ageing processes in alleviating Sb ecotoxicity. Despite 700 days of ageing, substantial risks of Sb mobility, potential bioavailability, and bioaccessibility remained in contaminated soils.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
I. Garrido, A. Ortega, M. Hernandez, L. Fernandez-Pozo, J. Cabezas, F. Espinosa
Summary: The study found that Dittrichia viscosa leaves have a high accumulation capacity for antimony, and their photosynthetic efficiency remains unaffected. Increased antimony levels in leaves trigger a series of oxidative and reductive reactions, including increases in phenolics, carotenoids, and various enzymatic antioxidant systems. These responses may contribute to efficient detoxification of antimony.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Matteo Garau, Paola Castaldi, Stefania Diquattro, Maria Vittoria Pinna, Caterina Senette, Pier Paolo Roggero, Giovanni Garau
Summary: Assisted phytoremediation is an effective gentle remediation option, this study evaluated the suitability of different grass and legume species in remediation of PTE-contaminated soils, and the addition of compost significantly influenced plant growth and PTE uptake.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Saibal Ghosh, Sonali Banerjee, Jyoti Prajapati, Jajati Mandal, Abhishek Mukherjee, Pradip Bhattacharyya
Summary: The rapid mining activities of mica mines in Giridih district, India have resulted in toxic metal pollution of agricultural soil, posing significant environmental and health risks. The highest concentration of toxic elements was found in the soil samples collected closest to the mica mines. The most promising pollutants were identified as Ni, Cr, Cd, and Pb, which carried higher environmental risks.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sonali Banerjee, Saibal Ghosh, Sonam Jha, Sumit Kumar, Gourav Mondal, Dibyendu Sarkar, Rupali Datta, Abhishek Mukherjee, Pradip Bhattacharyya
Summary: Contamination of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in agricultural soil in the chromite-asbestos mine region of India poses a threat to the ecosystem and human health. This study evaluates PTEs concentration, source identification, health risks, and dietary risks associated with PTEs pollution. The results show that PTEs concentration, especially Cr and Ni, was significantly higher than the permissible limit in contaminated areas compared to uncontaminated areas. The study also identifies the main pollution source as mines and highlights the high health risks posed by PTEs-contaminated rice grains.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pedro Nogueira, Marcelo Silva, Jose Roseiro, Miguel Potes, Goncalo Rodrigues
Summary: This study utilized a multidisciplinary approach to characterize an old copper mine in Portugal and assess its environmental impact. The results showed high levels of toxic metals in the soils, exceeding health thresholds, while spectroradiometry was effective in distinguishing different soil types. Airborne images combined with machine learning techniques provided a cartographic representation of the contaminated soils.
Article
Environmental Sciences
P. J. Harvey, M. P. Taylor, H. K. Handley, S. Foster, M. R. Gillings, A. J. Asher
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2017)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Paul Brack, Sandra E. Dann, K. G. Upul Wijayantha, Paul Adcock, Simon Foster
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2017)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
W. A. Maher, S. Eggins, F. Krikowa, R. Jagtap, S. Foster
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL ATOMIC SPECTROMETRY
(2017)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Katrin Hug, William A. Maher, Simon Foster, Frank Krikowa, John W. Moreau
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2017)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
William Maher, Joel Waring, Frank Krikowa, Elliott Duncan, Simon Foster
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
William A. Maher, Frank Krikowa, Simon D. Foster, Michael J. Ellwood, William W. Bennett
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL ATOMIC SPECTROMETRY
(2018)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ronald A. Glabonjat, Josef Ehgartner, Elliott G. Duncan, Georg Raber, Kenneth B. Jensen, Frank Krikowa, William A. Maher, Kevin A. Francesconi
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Zurahanim Fasha Anual, William Maher, Frank Krikowa, Lokman Hakim, Nurul Izzah Ahmad, Simon Foster
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2018)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Duanne A. White, David Fink, Alexandra L. Post, Krista Simon, Ben Galton-Fenzi, Simon Foster, Toshiyuki Fujioka, Matthew R. Jeromson, Marcello Blaxell, Yusuke Yokoyama
EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCE LETTERS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Eman Alkasasbeh, William A. Maher, Frady G. Adly, Simon Foster, Frank Krikowa
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
William Maher, Elliott Duncan, Hayden Martin, Peter Snell, Frank Krikowa, Rajani Jagtap, Simon Foster, Tariq Ezaz, Michael J. Ellwood
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
(2018)
Article
Ecology
Cornelia S. Oedekoven, David A. Elston, Philip J. Harrison, Mark J. Brewer, Stephen T. Buckland, Alison Johnston, Simon Foster, James W. Pearce-Higgins
METHODS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2017)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elliott G. Duncan, William A. Maher, Simon D. Foster, Frank Krikowa, Cathryn A. O'Sullivan, Margaret M. Roper
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Rodney P. Ubrihien, Tariq Ezaz, Anne M. Taylor, Mark M. Stevens, Frank Krikowa, Simon Foster, William A. Maher
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
(2017)