Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tuan Nguyen Quoc, Jeong Wook Kim, Zahra Derakhshan Nejad, Thao Le Thanh, Myung Chae Jung
Summary: The effects of cost-effective amendments and their composites on remediating heavy metals-contaminated soils were investigated. It was found that the composite amendments effectively immobilized heavy metals, induced plant growth parameters, and improved the microbial diversity.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Young-Kyu Hong, Jin-Wook Kim, Hyuck-Soo Kim, Jae-E. Yang, Sung-Chul Kim
Summary: This study evaluates the effect of different amendments on reducing heavy metal pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from soil. The results show that bottom ash, sintered material, SM + L, and SM + FeO can significantly reduce heavy metal and greenhouse gas emissions from soil, with SM + FeO being the most effective.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jiahui Xu, Canyang Hu, Maolin Wang, Zongsheng Zhao, Xiaoxue Zhao, Liu Cao, Yifu Lu, Xiyun Cai
Summary: The effects of coexisting heavy metals on the transfer of Cd in wheat grains were found to be changeable, with zinc showing a stronger inhibitory effect than lead and copper. A predictive model of grain Cd using soil zinc, along with other factors, was constructed and validated with good accuracy levels.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Kumar Abhishek, Anamika Shrivastava, Vineet Vimal, Ajay Kumar Gupta, Sachin Krushna Bhujbal, Jayanta Kumar Biswas, Lal Singh, Pooja Ghosh, Ashok Pandey, Prabhakar Sharma, Manish Kumar
Summary: Rising global temperature, pollution load, and energy crises are serious problems worldwide. Scientists are exploring eco-friendly and cost-effective solutions, and biochar has emerged as a promising material for environmental management and soil fertility enhancement. This review discusses the factors influencing biochar production, its diverse applications, and the evaluation and economic perspective by international agencies.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ashley Schnackenberg, Madeleine Billmann, Geraldine Bidar, Francis Douay, Aurelie Pelfrene
Summary: Composting can transform organic waste into a valuable soil amendment, improving soil quality. However, self-produced compost may contain high levels of metals. An experimental study investigated the distribution and mobility of metals in soils amended with self-produced compost alone or in combination with zeolite. The study found that adding zeolite to compost reduced the extractability of Cd, Zn, and Pb, and when applied to soils, it decreased extractable Zn, reduced environmental availability of Pb, and increased ryegrass biomass. The study recommends mixing self-produced compost with 15% zeolite to optimize biomass and minimize environmental risk.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Weidong Yang, Di Liu, Yuyan Wang, Bilal Hussain, Fengliang Zhao, Zheli Ding, Xiaoe Yang, Zhiqiang Zhu, Muhammad Dawood
Summary: Climate-related flooding can potentially hinder the phytoremediation of metal polluted areas. This study found that flood-tolerant Salix genotypes exhibited decreased metal accumulation in aerial parts under flooding conditions, with a tendency to stabilize metals in roots. Flooded genotypes showed lower extraction capacities compared to non-flooded genotypes, emphasizing the importance of considering flooding in phytoremediation strategies.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Li Wan, Haofeng Lv, Waqas Qasim, Longlong Xia, Zhisheng Yao, Jing Hu, Yiming Zhao, Xiaodong Ding, Xunhua Zheng, Guoyuan Li, Shan Lin, Klaus Butterbach-Bahl
Summary: Greenhouse vegetable production in China is a growing concern due to food quality and safety worries. This study found that greenhouse soils have higher concentrations of micronutrients and macronutrients compared to adjacent arable land. The concentrations of heavy metals in greenhouse soils were lower, except for copper and zinc in the topsoil. The study also revealed the direct relationship between soil nutrient concentrations in greenhouses and the application of fertilizers and agrochemicals.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Junhao Qin, Xi Wang, Jidong Ying, Chuxia Lin
Summary: This study found that the application of biochar can significantly reduce the phytoavailability of heavy metals in soil and inhibit the plant uptake of cationic heavy metals, but the effectiveness of biochar may gradually weaken in acidic soils, leading to desorption of heavy metals, especially for Cu, Zn, and Pb.
Article
Soil Science
Ya'nan Fan, Yanxia Zhang, Zhikun Chen, Xinkai Wang, Biao Huang
Summary: The study found that the comprehensive soil quality index in Jingyang was significantly higher than that in Dali, mainly due to soil fertility levels. Primary limiting factors in PGP in these areas were low organic matter content and high electrical conductivity, leading to potential nutrient deficiencies and soil salinity accumulation issues. Significant differences in soil environmental index between the two areas may be responsible for regional differences in soil quality in plastic greenhouse production systems.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amjad Ali, Di Guo, Yiman Li, Sabry M. Shaheen, Fazli Wahid, Vasileios Antoniadis, Hamada Abdelrahman, Samir G. Al-Solaimani, Ronghua Li, Daniel C. W. Tsang, Jorg Rinklebe, Zengqiang Zhang
Summary: The study assessed the potential impact of Streptomyces pactum (Act12) on wheat growth and metal phytoavailability in industrial and mining soils. Results showed that Act12 promoted wheat growth, increased metal uptake in plants, and decreased antioxidant activities in contaminated soils.
Article
Agronomy
Fauzia Batool, M. Iftikhar Hussain, Sonaina Nazar, Humayun Bashir, Zafar Iqbal Khan, Kafeel Ahmad, Maha Abdallah Alnuwaiser, Hsi-Hsien Yang
Summary: Anthropogenic activities are the main cause of environmental pollution, which poses significant risks to human health by introducing excessive pollutants into the terrestrial ecosystem. This study evaluated the bioaccumulation of carcinogenic metals and mineral elements in wheat irrigated with sewage water, comparing various environmental traits to understand the fate of these toxic metals. The results show that regular monitoring of wheat crops irrigated with wastewater is highly recommended to minimize health risks in humans.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dongdong Wen, Xiaopin Guo, Rongbing Fu
Summary: This study comprehensively investigates the inhibition characteristics of the electrokinetic removal (EKR) of inorganic pollutants from soil due to the evolution of the acidic and alkaline fronts (EAAF). The effects and control mechanisms of EAAF on the transport of target species are systematically examined, providing insights into improving the removal efficiency of target contaminants.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Assa Albert Houssou, Paramsothy Jeyakumar, Nabeel Khan Niazi, Lukas Van Zwieten, Xiang Li, Lianxi Huang, Lan Wei, Xiaodong Zheng, Qing Huang, Yufen Huang, Xianzhi Huang, Hailong Wang, Zhongzhen Liu, Zhenrui Huang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of biochars derived from cinnamomum woodchip, garden waste, and mulberry woodchip on the phytoavailability of lead and cadmium in soil, as well as their uptake by Chinese cabbage. The results showed that the amendment of soil with biochar significantly reduced the mobility of Cd and Pb in soil and plant uptake. However, the effects varied depending on the type of biochar and soil properties.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Petru Cardei, Florin Nenciu, Nicoleta Ungureanu, Mirabela Augustina Pruteanu, Valentin Vladut, Dan Cujbescu, Iuliana Gageanu, Oana Diana Cristea
Summary: The study proposes a statistical model for assessing zinc accumulation in lettuce, revealing the time dependence of heavy metal accumulation in plants. Experimental data can be used to predict plant growth parameters in contaminated environments and assess the potential harm of pollutants to human health.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiacheng Zou, Fupeng Song, Yanyan Lu, Yuping Zhuge, Yingxin Niu, Yanhong Lou, Hong Pan, Penghui Zhang, Liuying Pang
Summary: The study found that planting Sedum plumbizincicola in appropriate density can reduce the contents of Cd and Zn in soil, increase the removal rate of Cd and Zn, but excessive planting will inhibit wheat growth. The optimal planting density of Sedum plumbizincicola is 9 seedlings per pot, which can effectively remediate soil while having a moderate impact on wheat growth.