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Duan Z, Wang Q, Wang T, Kong X, Zhu G, Qiu G, Yu H. Application of microbial agents in organic solid waste composting: a review. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2024; 104:5647-5659. [PMID: 38318758 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.13323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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The rapid growth of organic solid waste has recently exacerbated environmental pollution problems, and its improper treatment has led to the loss of a large number of biomass resources. Here, we expound the advantages of microbial agents composting compared with conventional organic solid waste treatment technology, and review the important role of microbial agents composting in organic solid waste composting from the aspects of screening and identification, optimization of conditions, mechanism of action, combination with other technologies and ultra-high-temperature and ultra-low-temperature microbial composting. We discuss the value of microorganisms with different growth conditions in organic solid waste composting, and put forward a seasonal multi-temperature composite microbial composting technology. Provide new ideas for the all-round treatment of microbial agents in organic solid waste in the future. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Zhongxu Duan
- Key Laboratory of Wetland Ecology and Environment, Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, China
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- Key Laboratory of Wetland Ecology and Environment, Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, China
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- Key Laboratory of Wetland Ecology and Environment, Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, China
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- Key Laboratory of Wetland Ecology and Environment, Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, China
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- Key Laboratory of Wetland Ecology and Environment, Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, China
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- Key Laboratory of Wetland Ecology and Environment, Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Wetland Ecology and Environment, Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, China
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Hou R, Zhang J, Fu Q, Li T, Gao S, Wang R, Zhao S, Zhu B. The boom era of emerging contaminants: A review of remediating agricultural soils by biochar. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 931:172899. [PMID: 38692328 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2023] [Revised: 12/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
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Emerging contaminants (ECs) are widely sourced persistent pollutants that pose a significant threat to the environment and human health. Their footprint spans global ecosystems, making their remediation highly challenging. In recent years, a significant amount of literature has focused on the use of biochar for remediation of heavy metals and organic pollutants in soil and water environments. However, the use of biochar for the remediation of ECs in agricultural soils has not received as much attention, and as a result, there are limited reviews available on this topic. Thus, this review aims to provide an overview of the primary types, sources, and hazards of ECs in farmland, as well as the structure, functions, and preparation types of biochar. Furthermore, this paper emphasizes the importance and prospects of three remediation strategies for ECs in cropland: (i) employing activated, modified, and composite biochar for remediation, which exhibit superior pollutant removal compared to pure biochar; (ii) exploring the potential synergistic efficiency between biochar and compost, enhancing their effectiveness in soil improvement and pollution remediation; (iii) utilizing biochar as a shelter and nutrient source for microorganisms in biochar-mediated microbial remediation, positively impacting soil properties and microbial community structure. Given the increasing global prevalence of ECs, the remediation strategies provided in this paper aim to serve as a valuable reference for future remediation of ECs-contaminated agricultural lands.
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- Renjie Hou
- School of Water Conservancy and Civil Engineering, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China; Key Laboratory of Effective Utilization of Agricultural Water Resources of Ministry of Agriculture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China
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- School of Water Conservancy and Civil Engineering, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China; Key Laboratory of Effective Utilization of Agricultural Water Resources of Ministry of Agriculture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China
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- School of Water Conservancy and Civil Engineering, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China; Key Laboratory of Effective Utilization of Agricultural Water Resources of Ministry of Agriculture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China.
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- School of Water Conservancy and Civil Engineering, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China; Key Laboratory of Effective Utilization of Agricultural Water Resources of Ministry of Agriculture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China.
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- Heilongjiang Water Conservancy Research Institute, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150080, China
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- Heilongjiang Province Five building Construction Engineering Co., LTD, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150090, China
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- College of Ocean Science and Engineering, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- School of Water Conservancy and Civil Engineering, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China; Key Laboratory of Effective Utilization of Agricultural Water Resources of Ministry of Agriculture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China
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Paniagua-López M, Silva-Castro GA, Romero-Freire A, Martín-Peinado FJ, Sierra-Aragón M, García-Romera I. Integrating waste valorization and symbiotic microorganisms for sustainable bioremediation of metal(loid)-polluted soils. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 945:174030. [PMID: 38885698 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.174030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2024] [Revised: 06/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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Remediation strategies for metal(loid)-polluted soils vary among the wide range of approaches, including physical, chemical, and biological remediation, or combinations of these. In this study, we assessed the effectiveness of a set of soil remediation treatments based on the combined application of inorganic (marble sludge) and organic amendments (vermicompost, and dry olive residue [DOR] biotransformed by the saprobic fungi Coriolopsis rigida and Coprinellus radians) and inoculation with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMFs) (Rhizophagus irregularis and Rhizoglomus custos). The treatments were applied under greenhouse conditions to soil residually polluted by potentially toxic elements (PTEs) (Pb, As, Zn, Cu, Cd, and Sb), and wheat was grown in the amended soils to test the effectiveness of the treatments in reducing soil toxicity and improving soil conditions and plant performance. Therefore, we evaluated the influence of the treatments on the main soil properties and microbial activities, as well as on PTE availability and bioaccumulation in wheat plants. Overall, the results showed a positive influence of all treatments on the main soil properties. Treatments consisting of a combination of marble and organic amendments, especially biotransformed DOR amendments, showed the greatest effectiveness in improving the soil biological status, promoting plant growth and survival, and reducing PTE availability and plant uptake. Furthermore, AMF inoculation further enhanced the efficacy of DOR amendments by promoting the immobilization of PTEs in soil and stimulating the phytostabilization mechanisms induced by AMFs, thus playing an important bioprotective role in plants. Therefore, our results highlight that biotransformed DOR may represent an efficient product for use as a soil organic amendment when remediating metal(loid)-polluted soils, and that its application in combination with AMFs may represent a promising sustainable bioremediation strategy for recovering soil functions and reducing toxicity in polluted areas.
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- Mario Paniagua-López
- Departamento de Edafología y Química Agrícola, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Granada, Campus de Fuentenueva, s/n, Granada, 18071, Spain; Departamento de Microbiología del Suelo y la Planta, Estación Experimental del Zaidín, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (EEZ-CSIC), C/ Profesor Albareda, 1, Granada, 18008, Spain.
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- Departamento de Microbiología del Suelo y la Planta, Estación Experimental del Zaidín, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (EEZ-CSIC), C/ Profesor Albareda, 1, Granada, 18008, Spain
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- Departamento de Edafología y Química Agrícola, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Granada, Campus de Fuentenueva, s/n, Granada, 18071, Spain
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- Departamento de Edafología y Química Agrícola, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Granada, Campus de Fuentenueva, s/n, Granada, 18071, Spain
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- Departamento de Edafología y Química Agrícola, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Granada, Campus de Fuentenueva, s/n, Granada, 18071, Spain
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- Departamento de Microbiología del Suelo y la Planta, Estación Experimental del Zaidín, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (EEZ-CSIC), C/ Profesor Albareda, 1, Granada, 18008, Spain
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Gao C, Lan Y, Zhan Y, Li Y, Jiang J, Li Y, Zhang L, Fan X. Preparation of porous biochar from fusarium wilt-infected banana straw for remediation of cadmium pollution in water bodies. Sci Rep 2024; 14:13821. [PMID: 38879683 PMCID: PMC11180127 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-63954-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/19/2024] Open
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The problem of cadmium pollution and its control is becoming increasingly severe issue in the world. Banana straw is an abundant bio raw material, but its burning or discarding in field not only causes pollution but also spreads fusarium wilt. The objective of this paper is to utilize biochar derived from the wilt-infected banana straw for remediation of Cd(II) pollution while to eliminate the pathogen. The activity of wilt pathogen in biochar was determined by PDA petri dish test. The Cd(II) adsorption of the biochar was determined by batch adsorption experiments. The effects of KOH concentration (0.25, 0.5 and 0.75 M) on the physicochemical characteristics of the biochar were also observed by BET, SEM, FTIR, XRD and XPS. Results showed that pristine banana straw biochar (PBBC) did not harbor any pathogen. The specific surface area (SSA) and Cd(II) adsorption capacity of 0.75 M KOH modified banana straw biochar (MBBC0.75M) were increased by 247.2% and 46.1% compared to that of PBBC, respectively. Cd(II) adsorption by MBBC0.75M was suitable to be described by the pseudo-second-order kinetic model and Freundlich isotherm. After Cd(II) adsorption, the CdCO3 were confirmed by XRD and observed through SEM. The weakness and shift of oxygen-containing functional groups in MBBC0.75M after Cd(II) adsorption implied that those groups were complexed with Cd(II). The results showed that pyrolysis could not only eliminate banana fusarium wilt, but also prepare porous biochar with the wilt-infected banana straw. The porous biochar possessed the potential to adsorb Cd(II) pollutants.
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- Chengxiang Gao
- Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Low Carbon Agricultural Green Inputs, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou City, 510642, China
- R&D Center of Environmental Friendly Fertilizer Science and Technology of Education Department of Guangdong Province, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou City, 510642, China
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- Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Low Carbon Agricultural Green Inputs, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou City, 510642, China
- R&D Center of Environmental Friendly Fertilizer Science and Technology of Education Department of Guangdong Province, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou City, 510642, China
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- Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Low Carbon Agricultural Green Inputs, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou City, 510642, China
- R&D Center of Environmental Friendly Fertilizer Science and Technology of Education Department of Guangdong Province, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou City, 510642, China
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- Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Low Carbon Agricultural Green Inputs, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou City, 510642, China
- R&D Center of Environmental Friendly Fertilizer Science and Technology of Education Department of Guangdong Province, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou City, 510642, China
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- Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Low Carbon Agricultural Green Inputs, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou City, 510642, China
- R&D Center of Environmental Friendly Fertilizer Science and Technology of Education Department of Guangdong Province, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou City, 510642, China
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- Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Low Carbon Agricultural Green Inputs, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou City, 510642, China
- R&D Center of Environmental Friendly Fertilizer Science and Technology of Education Department of Guangdong Province, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou City, 510642, China
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- Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Low Carbon Agricultural Green Inputs, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou City, 510642, China.
- R&D Center of Environmental Friendly Fertilizer Science and Technology of Education Department of Guangdong Province, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou City, 510642, China.
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- Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Low Carbon Agricultural Green Inputs, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou City, 510642, China.
- R&D Center of Environmental Friendly Fertilizer Science and Technology of Education Department of Guangdong Province, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou City, 510642, China.
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Nawab J, Ghani J, Ullah S, Ahmad I, Akbar Jadoon S, Ali S, Hamidova E, Muhammad A, Waqas M, Din ZU, Khan S, Khan A, Ur Rehman SA, Javed T, Luqman M, Ullah Z. Influence of agro-wastes derived biochar and their composite on reducing the mobility of toxic heavy metals and their bioavailability in industrial contaminated soils. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2024:1-15. [PMID: 38832561 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2024.2357640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
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The agro-waste derived valuable products are prime interest for effective management of toxic heavy metals (THMs). The present study investigated the efficacy of biochars (BCs) on immobilization of THMs (Cr, Zn, Pb, Cu, Ni and Cd), bioaccumulation and health risk. Agro-wastes derived BCs including wheat straw biochar (WSB), orange peel biochar (OPB), rice husk biochar (RHB) and their composite biochar (CB) were applied in industrial contaminated soil (ICS) at 1% and 3% amendments rates. All the BCs significantly decreased the bioavailable THMs and significantly (p < 0.001) reduced bioaccumulation at 3% application with highest efficiency for CB followed by OPB, WSB and RHB as compared to control treatment. The bioaccumulation factor (BAF), concentration index (CI) and ecological risk were decreased with all BCs. The hazard quotient (HQ) and hazard index (HI) of all THMs were <1, except Cd, while carcer risk (CR) and total cancer risk index (TCRI) were decreased through all BCs. The overall results depicted that CB at 3% application rate showed higher efficacy to reduce significantly (p < 0.001) the THMs uptake and reduced health risk. Hence, the present study suggests that the composite of BCs prepared from agro-wastes is eco-friendly amendment to reduce THMs in ICS and minimize its subsequent uptake in vegetables.
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- Javed Nawab
- Department of Environmental Sciences, Kohat University of Science and Technology Kohat, Kohat, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Horticulture, The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Karakoram International University, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Milano Bicocca, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Agronomy, The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Kohat University of Science and Technology Kohat, Kohat, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Kohat University of Science and Technology Kohat, Kohat, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Kohat University of Science and Technology Kohat, Kohat, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Kohat University of Science and Technology Kohat, Kohat, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, China
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Alam SN, Singh B, Guldhe A, Raghuvanshi S, Sangwan KS. Sustainable valorization of macroalgae residual biomass, optimization of pyrolysis parameters and life cycle assessment. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 919:170797. [PMID: 38342457 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/13/2024]
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The major challenges for the current climate change issue are an increase in global energy demand, a limited supply of fossil fuels, and increasing carbon footprints from fossil fuels, which have necessitated the exploration of sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels. Biorefineries offer a promising path to sustainable fuel production, converting biomass into biofuels using diverse technologies. Aquatic biomass, such as macroalgae in this context, represents an abundant and renewable biomass resource that can be cultivated from water bodies without competing with traditional agricultural land. Despite this, the potential of macroalgae for biofuel production remains largely untapped, with very limited studies addressing their viability and efficiency. This study investigates the efficient conversion of unexplored macroalgae biomass through a biorefinery process that involves lipid extraction to produce biodiesel, along with the production of biochar and bio-oil from the pyrolysis of residual biomass. To improve the effectiveness and overall performance of the pyrolysis system, Response Surface Methodology (RSM) was utilized through a Box-Behnken design to systematically investigate how alterations in temperature, reaction time, and catalyst concentration influence the production of bio-oil and biochar to maximize their yields. The results showed the highest bio-oil yield achieved to be 36 %, while the highest biochar yield reached 45 %. The integration of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in the study helps to assess carbon emission and environmental burdens and identify potential areas for optimization, such as resource efficiency, waste management, and energy utilization. The LCA results contribute to the identification of potential environmental hotspots and guide the development of strategies to optimize the overall sustainability of the biofuel production process. The LCA results indicate that the solvent (chloroform) used in transesterification contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change impacts. Therefore, it is crucial to explore alternative, safe solvents that can mitigate the environmental impacts of transesterification.
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- Shahrukh Nawaj Alam
- Department of Environmental Sciences, Central University of Jharkhand, Cheri-Manatu, Ranchi 835 222, India
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Central University of Jharkhand, Cheri-Manatu, Ranchi 835 222, India.
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Maharashtra, Mumbai 410206, India.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, Rajasthan, India
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Ur Rahman S, Qin A, Zain M, Mushtaq Z, Mehmood F, Riaz L, Naveed S, Ansari MJ, Saeed M, Ahmad I, Shehzad M. Pb uptake, accumulation, and translocation in plants: Plant physiological, biochemical, and molecular response: A review. Heliyon 2024; 10:e27724. [PMID: 38500979 PMCID: PMC10945279 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 02/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024] Open
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Lead (Pb) is a highly toxic contaminant that is ubiquitously present in the ecosystem and poses severe environmental issues, including hazards to soil-plant systems. This review focuses on the uptake, accumulation, and translocation of Pb metallic ions and their toxicological effects on plant morpho-physiological and biochemical attributes. We highlight that the uptake of Pb metal is controlled by cation exchange capacity, pH, size of soil particles, root nature, and other physio-chemical limitations. Pb toxicity obstructs seed germination, root/shoot length, plant growth, and final crop-yield. Pb disrupts the nutrient uptake through roots, alters plasma membrane permeability, and disturbs chloroplast ultrastructure that triggers changes in respiration as well as transpiration activities, creates the reactive oxygen species (ROS), and activates some enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants. Pb also impairs photosynthesis, disrupts water balance and mineral nutrients, changes hormonal status, and alters membrane structure and permeability. This review provides consolidated information concentrating on the current studies associated with Pb-induced oxidative stress and toxic conditions in various plants, highlighting the roles of different antioxidants in plants mitigating Pb-stress. Additionally, we discussed detoxification and tolerance responses in plants by regulating different gene expressions, protein, and glutathione metabolisms to resist Pb-induced phytotoxicity. Overall, various approaches to tackle Pb toxicity have been addressed; the phytoremediation techniques and biochar amendments are economical and eco-friendly remedies for improving Pb-contaminated soils.
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- Shafeeq Ur Rahman
- Water Science and Environmental Engineering Research Center, College of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Institute of Farmland Irrigation, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Crop Water Use and Regulation, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Xinxiang, 453002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology of Jiangsu Province, Key Laboratory of Crop Cultivation and Physiology of Jiangsu Province, College of Agriculture, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Land and Water Management, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, 70060, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Kohsar University Murree, 47150, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Botany, Hindu College Moradabad (Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University Bareilly), 244001, India
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Hail, Hail, P.O. Box 2240, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- State Key Laboratory of Cotton Biology, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang, Henan, China
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Yuan S, Wang Z, Yuan S. Insights into the pH-dependent interactions of sulfadiazine antibiotic with soil particle models. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 917:170537. [PMID: 38301792 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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Sulfonamide antibiotics (SAs) are widely used as a broad-spectrum antibiotic, leading to global concerns due to their potential soil accumulation and subsequent effects on ecosystems. SAs often exhibit remarkable environmental persistence, necessitating further investigation to uncover the ultimate destiny of these molecules. In this work, molecular dynamics simulations combined with complementary quantum chemistry calculations were employed to investigate the influence of pH on the behavior of sulfadiazine (SDZ, a typical SAs) in soil particle models (silica, one of the main components of soil). Meanwhile, the quantification of SDZ molecules aggregation potential onto silica was further extended. SDZ molecules tend to form a monolayer on the soil surface under acidic conditions while forming aggregated adsorption on the surface under neutral conditions. Due to the hydrophilicity of the silica, multiple hydration layers would form on its surface, hindering the further adsorption of SDZ molecules on its surface. The calculated soil-water partition coefficient (Psoil/water) of SDZ+ and SDZ were 9.01 and 7.02, respectively. The adsorption evaluation and mechanisms are useful in controlling the migration and transformation of SAs in the soil environment. These findings provide valuable insights into the interactions between SDZ and soil components, shedding light on its fate and transport in the environment.
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- Shideng Yuan
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, PR China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, PR China.
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- Key Lab of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250100, PR China
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Gątarek P, Rosiak A, Kałużna-Czaplińska J. Chromatographic Methods for the Determination of Organic Pollution in Urban Water: A Current Mini Review. Crit Rev Anal Chem 2024:1-18. [PMID: 38451912 DOI: 10.1080/10408347.2024.2318764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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The number of pollutants and chemicals with the potential to reach the environment is still largely unknown, which poses great challenges for researchers in various fields of science, environmental scientists, and analytical chemists. Chromatographic techniques, both gas chromatography (GC) and liquid chromatography (LC) coupled with different types of detection, are now invaluable tools for the identification of a wide range of chemical compounds and contaminants in water. This review is devoted to chromatographic techniques GC-MS, GC-Orbitrap-MS, GC-MS/MS, GC-HRMS, GC × GC-TOFMS, GC-ECD, LC-MS/MS, HPLC-UV, HPLC-PDA, UPLC-QTOFMS, used to determinate emerging organic contaminants in aquatic media, mainly in urban water, published in the scientific literature over the past several years. The article also focuses on sample preparation methods used in the analysis of aqueous samples. Most research focuses on minimizing the number of sample preparation steps, reducing the amount of solvents used, the speed of analysis, and the ability to apply it to a wide range of analytes in a sample. This is extremely important in the application of sensitive and selective methods to monitor the status of urban water quality and assess its impact on human health.
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- Paulina Gątarek
- Institute of General and Ecological Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Lodz University of Technology, Lodz, Poland
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- Institute of General and Ecological Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Lodz University of Technology, Lodz, Poland
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- Institute of General and Ecological Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Lodz University of Technology, Lodz, Poland
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Wang X, Wang T, Huang Y, Liu A, Li Q, Wang Y, Li M, Fan F, Tang Z. Effect of biochars on the immobilization and form of Cadmium (Cd) in simulated Cd deposition of iron rich soils. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 272:116045. [PMID: 38309232 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 01/27/2024] [Indexed: 02/05/2024]
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Atmospheric deposition of Cd poses a serious threat to ecosystem security. Biochar is widely used for polluted soil remediation, however, whether biochar already applied to the soil can reduce the hazards of newly deposited Cd remains to be studied. Thus, an indoor cultural experiment and static adsorption method were conducted to study the isothermal and kinetic adsorption processes of three types of biochar (rice husk, rubber wood, and tobacco stem biochars) on Cd in iron rich soils and the effect of biochar on the morphological distribution of Cd in the soil and the soil pH. The results showed that the soil with biochar in our study could quickly fix "the new deposited Cd" in the soil in 3 h with the maximum adsorption capacity in rubber wood biochar-treated sample (3227.34 mg/kg). The addition of all three biochar treatments significantly increased the soil pH and reduced the soil exchange state Cd content, with a 13.69-17.32% increase in the pH and a 13.22-54.39% reduction in the exchange state Cd content when contrasted with the control, which could promote those Cd converting into unavailable Cd (carbonate-bound form Cd, Fe-Mn oxide-bound form Cd, or residual form Cd) for crops. In summary, the addition of three kinds of biochar treatments could effectively reduce the ecological and environmental risk of soil that was contaminated by Cd and could provide a reliable theoretical basis for the effect of biochar on the improvement of the quality of soil that is contaminated by heavy metals.
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- Xu Wang
- School of Energy and Environment Science, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming 650500, China
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- School of Energy and Environment Science, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming 650500, China
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- School of Energy and Environment Science, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming 650500, China
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- School of Energy and Environment Science, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming 650500, China
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- School of Energy and Environment Science, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming 650500, China
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- School of Energy and Environment Science, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming 650500, China; Key Laboratory of Solar Heating and Cooling Technology of Yunnan Provincial Universities, Kunming 650500, China
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- School of Energy and Environment Science, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming 650500, China; Key Laboratory of Solar Heating and Cooling Technology of Yunnan Provincial Universities, Kunming 650500, China
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- School of Energy and Environment Science, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming 650500, China; Key Laboratory of Solar Heating and Cooling Technology of Yunnan Provincial Universities, Kunming 650500, China.
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- Faculty of Modern Agricultural Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China.
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Viana RDSR, Figueiredo CCD, Chagas JKM, Paz-Ferreiro J. Combined use of biochar and phosphate rocks on phosphorus and heavy metal availability: A meta-analysis. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 353:120204. [PMID: 38278116 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 01/06/2024] [Accepted: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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Biochar (BC) and phosphate rocks (PR) are alternative nutrient sources with multiple benefits for sustainable agriculture. The combination of these soil amendments serves two main purposes: to increase soil phosphorus (P) availability and to remediate heavy metal (HM) contamination. However, a further demonstration of the benefits and risks associated with the combined use of BC and PR (BC + PR) is needed, considering the specific characteristics of raw materials, soil types, experimental conditions, and climatic contexts. This meta-analysis is based on data from 28 selected studies, including 581 paired combinations evaluating effects on extraction and fractionation of cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb), and 290 paired combinations for soil labile and non-labile P. The results reveal that BC, PR, and BC + PR significantly increase soil labile and non-labile P, with BC + PR showing a 150% greater increase compared to BC alone. In tropical regions, substantial increases in P levels were observed with BC, PR, and BC + PR exhibiting increments of 317, 798, and 288%, respectively. In contrast, temperate climate conditions showed lower increases, with BC, PR, and BC + PR indicating 54, 123, and 88% rises in soil P levels. Moreover, BC, PR, and BC + PR effectively reduce the bioavailability of Cd and Pb in soil, with BC + PR demonstrating the highest efficacy in immobilizing Cd. The synergistic effect of BC + PR highlights their potential for Cd remediation. BC + PR effectively reduces the exchangeable fraction of Cd and Pb in soil, leading to their immobilization in more stable forms, such as the residual fraction. This study provides valuable insights into the remediation potential and P management benefits of BC and PR, highlighting their importance for sustainable agriculture and soil remediation practices.
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- Faculty of Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine, University of Brasília, 70910-970, Brasília, DF, Brazil
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- School of Engineering, RMIT University, GPO Box 2476, 3001, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Gao G, Yan L, Tong K, Yu H, Lu M, Wang L, Niu Y. The potential and prospects of modified biochar for comprehensive management of salt-affected soils and plants: A critical review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 912:169618. [PMID: 38157902 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Soil salinization has become a global problem that threatens farmland health and restricts crop production. Salt-affected soils seriously restrict the development of agricultural, mainly because of sodium ion (Na+) toxicity, nutrient deficiency, and structural changes in the soil. Biochar is a carbon (C)-based substance produced by heating typical biomass waste at high temperatures in anaerobic circumstances. It has high cation exchange capacity (CEC), adsorption capacity, and C content, which is often used as a soil amendment. Biochar generally reduces the concentration of Na+ in soil colloids through its strong adsorption, or uses the calcium (Ca) or magnesium (Mg) rich on its surface to exchange sodium ions (Ex-Na) from soil colloids through cation exchange to accelerate salt leaching during irrigation. Nowadays, biochar is widely used for acidic soils improvement due to its alkaline properties. Although the fact that biochar has gained increasing attention for its significant role in saline alkali soil remediation, there is currently a lack of systematic research on biochar improvers and their potential mechanisms for identifying physical, chemical, and biological indicators of soil eco-environment assessment and plant growth conditions affected by salt stress. This paper reviews the preparation, modification, and activation of biochar, the effects of biochar and its combination with beneficial salt-tolerant strains on salt-affected soils and plant growth. Finally, the limitations, benefits, and future needs of biochar-based soil health assessment technology in salt-affected soils and plant were discussed. This article elaborates on the future opportunities and challenges of biochar in the treatment of saline land, and a green method was provided for the integrate control to salt-affected soils.
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- Guang Gao
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China; School of Tourism and Geography Science, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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Alankarage D, Betts A, Scheckel KG, Herde C, Cavallaro M, Juhasz AL. Remediation options to reduce bioaccessible and bioavailable lead and arsenic at a smelter impacted site - consideration of treatment efficacy. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 341:122881. [PMID: 37935301 PMCID: PMC10843775 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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In this study, smelter contaminated soil was treated with various soil amendments (ferric sulfate [Fe2(SO4)3], triple superphosphate [TSP] and biochar) to determine their efficacy in immobilizing soil lead (Pb) and arsenic (As). In soils incubated with ferric sulfate (0.6M), gastric phase Pb bioaccessibility was reduced from 1939 ± 17 mg kg-1 to 245 ± 4.7 mg kg-1, while intestinal phase bioaccessibility was reduced from 194 ± 25 mg kg-1 to 11.9 ± 3.5 mg kg-1, driven by the formation of plumbojarosite. In TSP treated soils, there were minor reductions in gastric phase Pb bioaccessibility (to 1631 ± 14 mg kg-1) at the highest TSP concentration (6000 mg kg-1) although greater reductions were observed in the intestinal phase, with bioaccessibility reduced to 9.3 ± 2.2 mg kg-1. Speciation analysis showed that this was primarily driven by the formation of chloropyromorphite in the intestinal phase following Pb and phosphate solubilization in the low pH gastric fluid. At the highest concentration (10% w/w), biochar treated soils showed negligible decreases in Pb bioaccessibility in both gastric and intestinal phases. Validation of bioaccessibility outcomes using an in vivo mouse assay led to similar results, with treatment effect ratios (TER) of 0.20 ± 0.01, 0.76 ± 0.11 and 1.03 ± 0.10 for ferric sulfate (0.6M), TSP (6000 mg kg-1) and biochar (10% w/w) treatments. Results of in vitro and in vivo assays showed that only ferric sulfate treatments were able to significantly reduce As bioaccessibility and bioavailability with TER at the highest application of 0.06 ± 0.00 and 0.14 ± 0.04 respectively. This study highlights the potential application of ferric sulfate treatment for the immobilization of Pb and As in co-contaminated soils.
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- Dileepa Alankarage
- Future Industries Institute, STEM, University of South Australia, SA, Australia.
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- United States Environmental Protection Agency, National Risk Management Research Laboratory, Land Remediation and Pollution Control Division, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- United States Environmental Protection Agency, National Risk Management Research Laboratory, Land Remediation and Pollution Control Division, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Preclinical, Imaging and Research Laboratories, Adelaide, 5086, Australia
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- South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Preclinical, Imaging and Research Laboratories, Adelaide, 5086, Australia
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- Future Industries Institute, STEM, University of South Australia, SA, Australia
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Zhang X, Xue J, Han H, Wang Y. Study on improvement of copper sulfide acid soil properties and mechanism of metal ion fixation based on Fe-biochar composite. Sci Rep 2024; 14:247. [PMID: 38167927 PMCID: PMC10762084 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-46913-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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In this study, Fe modification of bamboo biochar (BC) with ferrate was used to construct a composite soil amendment based on K2FeO4-biochar (Fe-BC) system. Based on soil culture experiments, Fe-BC combined with organic-inorganic materials at the application levels of 3%, 5% and 10% to copper sulfide contaminated acid soil was studied. Adsorption kinetics experiment was used to investigate the adsorption capacity of Fe-modified biochar to heavy metal Cu. The results showed that the pH value of bamboo biochar could be increased by 1.12 units after K2FeO4 modification. Compared with the BC, the adsorption capacity of Cu2+ increased from 190.48 to 276.12 mg/g, which was mainly reflected in single-layer surface adsorption and chemisorption. Pore diffusion, electrostatic interaction and surface interaction are the possible mechanisms of Fe-BC interaction with Cu2+ ions. And the contents of Pb, Cu and Zn in soil leaching state decreased by 59.20%, 65.88% and 57.88%, respectively, at the 10% application level of Fe-BC. In general, the composite modifier based on ferrate and biochar has a positive effect on improving the characteristics of acidic soil in copper mining area.
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- Xiao Zhang
- School of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Nanchang, 330013, Jiangxi, China
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- School of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Nanchang, 330013, Jiangxi, China.
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- School of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Nanchang, 330013, Jiangxi, China
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- School of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Nanchang, 330013, Jiangxi, China
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Peng Z, Lin C, Fan K, Ying J, Li H, Qin J, Qiu R. The use of urea hydrogen peroxide as an alternative N-fertilizer to reduce accumulation of arsenic in rice grains. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 349:119489. [PMID: 37918231 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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A greenhouse experiment was conducted to examine the effects of urea hydrogen peroxide (UHP) on reducing the accumulation of As in rice grains. The results show that UHP effectively triggered Fenton-like reaction by reacting with Fe2+ in the paddy soils. This significantly inhibited the activities of As(V)-reducing microbes, causing impediment of As(V)-As(III) conversion following inundation of dryland crop soils for paddy rice cultivation. As-methylating microbes were also inhibited, adversely affecting As methylation in the soils. These processes led to the reduction in phyto-availability of As in the soil solutions for uptake by rice plant roots, and consequently reduced the accumulation of As in the rice grains. In this study, an UHP application rate of 0.0625% on three occasions (tillering, heading and filling) during the rice growth period was sufficient to lower the rice grain-borne As concentration to below 0.2 mg/kg, meeting the quality standard set by the Chinese government. No additive effect on reducing grain-borne As was observed for the joint application of UHP and biochar or biochar composite. The use of UHP for soil fertilization had no adverse impact on rice yield in comparison with the application of urea at an equal amount of nitrogen.
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- Zhenni Peng
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Centre for Regional and Rural Futures, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment, Deakin University, Burwood, VIC, 3125, Australia
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- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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Quintero-Payan AC, Huete-Hernández S, Aguilar-Pozo VB, Astals S, Chimenos JM. Stabilization of metal and metalloids from contaminated soils using magnesia-based tundish deskulling waste from continuous steel casting. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 348:140750. [PMID: 38006921 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/27/2023]
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This study presents a groundbreaking exploration into the potential use of refractory tundish deskulling waste (TUN), a magnesium oxide-based by-product from continuous steel casting, as a stabilizing agent for remediating metal and metalloids contaminated soils. Up-flow column horizontal percolation tests were conducted to measure the concentrations of metals and metalloids, pH, and electrical conductivity (EC) in the leachates of two different combinations of contaminated soil and stabilizer (95-5 wt% and 90-10 wt%). The effectiveness of TUN as a soil-stabilizing agent for contaminated soils with metals and metalloids was evaluated by comparing its leachates with those obtained from a sample of a well-established low-grade magnesium oxide (LG-MgO) by-product, which underwent the same testing procedure. The findings revealed a significant correlation between the mobility of the examined metals and metalloids, and the water-soluble or acid phase of the contaminated soil, primarily governed by precipitation-solution reactions. While the stabilizing impact on non-pH-dependent metals, particularly redox-sensitive oxyanions, was less pronounced, both MgO-based stabilizers exhibited a favourable influence on soil pH-dependent metals and metalloids. They achieved this by establishing an optimal pH range of approximately 9.0-10.5, wherein the solubility of metal (hydr)oxides is minimized. Notably, metals like Zn and Cu, which have high leaching potential, experienced a remarkable reduction in leaching - Zn by over 99% and Cu by around 97% - regardless of the stabilizer content. In a broader context, this research champions the principles of the circular economy by offering a technical remedy for treating soils contaminated with pH-dependent metals and metalloids. The proposed solution harnesses industrial waste - currently relegated to landfills - as a resource, aligning with sustainable practices and environmental responsibility.
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- A C Quintero-Payan
- Department de Ciència de Materials i Química Física, Universitat de Barcelona, 08028, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department de Ciència de Materials i Química Física, Universitat de Barcelona, 08028, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department de Ciència de Materials i Química Física, Universitat de Barcelona, 08028, Barcelona, Spain; Department d'Enginyeria Química i Química Analítica, Universitat de Barcelona, 08028, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department d'Enginyeria Química i Química Analítica, Universitat de Barcelona, 08028, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department de Ciència de Materials i Química Física, Universitat de Barcelona, 08028, Barcelona, Spain.
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Masud MAA, Shin WS, Sarker A, Septian A, Das K, Deepo DM, Iqbal MA, Islam ARMT, Malafaia G. A critical review of sustainable application of biochar for green remediation: Research uncertainty and future directions. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 904:166813. [PMID: 37683867 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.166813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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Biochar, a carbon-rich material produced from the pyrolysis of organic biomass, has gained significant attention as a potential solution for sustainable green remediation practices. Several studies analyze biomass-derived biochar techniques and environmental applications, but comprehensive assessments of biochar limitations, uncertainty, and future research directions still need to be improved. This critical review aims to present a comprehensive analysis of biochar's efficacy in environmental applications, including soil, water, and air, by sequentially addressing its preparation, application, and associated challenges. The review begins by delving into the diverse methods of biochar production, highlighting their influence on physical and chemical properties. This review explores the diverse applications of biochar in remediating contaminated soil, water, and air while emphasizing its sustainability and eco-friendly characteristics. The focus is on incorporating biochar as a remediation technique for pollutant removal, sequestration, and soil improvement. The review highlights the promising results obtained from laboratory-scale experiments, field trials, and case studies, showcasing the effectiveness of biochar in mitigating contaminants and restoring ecosystems. The environmental benefits and challenges of biochar production, characterization, and application techniques are critically discussed. The potential synergistic effects of combining biochar with other remediation methods are also explored to enhance its efficacy. A rigorous analysis of the benefits and drawbacks of biochar for diverse environmental applications in terms of technical, environmental, economic, and social issues is required to support the commercialization of biochar for large-scale uses. Finally, future research directions and recommendations are presented to facilitate the development and implementation of biochar-based, sustainable green remediation strategies.
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- Md Abdullah Al Masud
- School of Architecture, Civil, Environmental and Energy Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Architecture, Civil, Environmental and Energy Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea.
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- Residual Chemical Assessment Division, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Jeollabuk-do 55365, Republic of Korea.
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- Research Center for Environmental and Clean Technology, National Research and Innovation Agency (Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional, BRIN), Serpong 15314, Indonesia.
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- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Horticultural Science, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Disaster Management, Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur 5400, Bangladesh; Department of Development Studies, Daffodil International University, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh.
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- Laboratory of Toxicology Applied to the Environment, Goiano Federal Institute-Urutaí Campus, Brazil; Post-Graduation Program in Conservation of Cerrado Natural Resources, Goiano Federal Institute, Urutaí, GO, Brazil; Post-Graduation Program in Ecology, Conservation, and Biodiversity, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil; Post-Graduation Program in Biotechnology and Biodiversity, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, GO, Brazil.
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Zou Z, Qin Y, Zhang T, Tan K. Enhancing road performance of lead-contaminated soil through biochar-cement solidification: An experimental study. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 348:119315. [PMID: 37844401 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]
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The effectiveness of cement-based solidification for remediating heavy metal-contaminated soil diminishes at high levels of contamination. To overcome this limitation, the potential of a biochar-cement composite curing agent to enhance the properties of Pb 2+ contaminated soil was investigated in this study. The permeability, unconfined compressive strength (UCS), and leaching characteristics of the biochar-cement composite material were assessed under varying biochar contents. The results revealed that the addition of 1-5 wt% biochar in cement significantly improved the UCS of the solidified soil. However, excessive biochar contents had a detrimental effect on the strength of samples. Additionally, the incorporation of 3.0% biochar reduced the hydraulic conductivity and porosity to 7.75 × 10-9 cm/s and 43.12%, respectively. Moreover, the biochar-cement composite material exhibited remarkable efficiency in treating highly concentrated Pb2+ contaminated soil, with leaching concentration decreasing significantly with increasing biochar content, falling below the Chinese hazardous waste identification standard. Overall, the utilization of a biochar-cement composite curing agent in the solidification of heavy metal-contaminated soil could be considered a promising subgrade filler technique.
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- Zhenjie Zou
- College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Guangxi University, 100 University Road, Nanning, Guangxi, 530004, China
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- College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Guangxi University, 100 University Road, Nanning, Guangxi, 530004, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, 510640, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Guangxi University, 100 University Road, Nanning, Guangxi, 530004, China; School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, 510640, Guangzhou, China.
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Ramzan M, Jamshaid T, Ali L, Dawar K, Saba R, Jamshaid U, Fahad S, Salmen SH, Ansari MJ, Danish S, Hareem M, Saif H, Shahzad K. Modulation of sunflower growth via regulation of antioxidants, oil content and gas exchange by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and quantum dot biochar under chromium stress. BMC PLANT BIOLOGY 2023; 23:629. [PMID: 38062351 PMCID: PMC10704615 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-023-04637-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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Chromium (Cr) toxicity significantly threatens sunflower growth and productivity by interfering with enzymatic activity and generating reactive oxygen species (ROS). Zinc quantum dot biochar (ZQDB) and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) have become popular to resolve this issue. AMF can facilitate root growth, while biochar tends to minimize Cr mobility in soil. The current study aimed to explore AMF and ZQDB combined effects on sunflower plants in response to Cr toxicity. Four treatments were applied, i.e. NoAMF + NoZQDB, AMF + 0.40%ZQDB, AMF + 0.80%ZQDB, and AMF + 1.20%ZQDB, under different stress levels of Cr, i.e. no Cr (control), 150 and 200 mg Cr/kg soil. Results showed that AMF + 1.20%ZQDB was the treatment that caused the greatest improvement in plant height, stem diameter, head diameter, number of leaves per plant, achenes per head, 1000 achenes weight, achene yield, biological yield, transpiration rate, stomatal conductance, chlorophyll content and oleic acid, relative to the condition NoAMF + No ZQDB at 200 mg Cr/kg soil. A significant decline in peroxidase (POD), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and catalase (CAT) while improvement in ascorbate peroxidase (APx), oil content, and protein content further supported the effectiveness of AMF + 1.20%ZQDB against Cr toxicity. Our results suggest that the treatment AMF + 1.20%ZQDB can efficiently alleviate Cr stress in sunflowers.
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- Musarrat Ramzan
- Department of Botany, Faculty of Chemical and Biological Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Cholistan institute of Desert Studies, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Soil and Environmental Science, the University of Agriculture Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Science, University of Thal Bhakkar, Bhakkar, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University Des Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Agronomy, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, 23200, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, PO Box -2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany, Hindu College Moradabad (MJP Rohilkhand University Bareilly), Moradabad, 244001, India
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- Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, The Woman University Multan, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, The Woman University Multan, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Soil Science, Water and Marine Sciences, Lasbela university of Agriculture, Uthal, Balochistan, Pakistan
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Zhao S, Wang X, Wang Q, Sumpradit T, Khan A, Zhou J, Salama ES, Li X, Qu J. Application of biochar in microbial fuel cells: Characteristic performances, electron-transfer mechanism, and environmental and economic assessments. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 267:115643. [PMID: 37944462 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2023] [Revised: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Biochar is a by-product of thermochemical conversion of biomass or other carbonaceous materials. Recently, it has garnered extensive attention for its high application potential in microbial fuel cell (MFC) systems owing to its high conductivity and low cost. However, the effects of biochar on MFC system performance have not been comprehensively reviewed, thereby necessitating the evaluation of the efficacy of biochar application in MFCs. In this review, biochar characteristics were outlined based on recent publications. Subsequently, various applications of biochar in the MFC systems and their probable processes were summarized. Finally, proposals for future applications of biochar in MFCs were explored along with its perspectives and an environmental evaluation in the context of a circular economy. The purpose of this review is to gain comprehensive insights into the application of biochar in the MFC systems, offering important viewpoints on the effective and steady utilization of biochar in MFCs for practical application.
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- Shuai Zhao
- School of Biological Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of International Education, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China
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- College of International Education, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China
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- Microbiolgy and Parasitology Department, Naresuan University, Muang, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- Pakistan Agricultural Research Council, 20-Attaturk Avenue, Sector G-5/1, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- School of Biological Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Cell Activities and Stress Adaptations, School of Life Sciences, Lanzhou University, Tianshui South Road #222, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Cell Activities and Stress Adaptations, School of Life Sciences, Lanzhou University, Tianshui South Road #222, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Biological Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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Nath A, Sharma A, Singh SK, Sundaram S. Bio Prospecting of Endophytes and PGPRs in Artemisinin Production for the Socio-economic Advancement. Curr Microbiol 2023; 81:4. [PMID: 37947887 DOI: 10.1007/s00284-023-03516-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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The growing demand for Artemisia annua plants in healthcare, food, and pharmaceutical industries has led to increased cultivation efforts to extract a vital compound, Artemisinin. The efficacy of Artemisinin as a potent drug against malaria disease is well established but its limited natural abundance. However, the common practice of using chemical fertilizers for maximum yield has adverse effects on plant growth, development, and the quality of phytochemicals. To address these issues, the review discusses the alternative approach of harnessing beneficial rhizosphere microbiota, particularly plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR). Microbes hold substantial biotechnological potential for augmenting medicinal plant production, offering an environmentally friendly and cost-effective means to enhance medicinal plant production. This review article aims to identify a suitable endophytic population capable of enabling Artemisia sp. to thrive amidst abiotic stress while simultaneously enhancing Artemisinin production, thereby broadening its availability to a larger population. Furthermore, by subjecting endophytes to diverse combinations of harsh conditions, this review sheds light on the modulation of essential artemisinin biosynthesis pathway genes, both up regulated and down regulated. The collective findings suggest that through the in vitro engineering of endophytic communities and their in vivo application to Artemisia plants cultivated in tribal population fields, artemisinin production can be significantly augmented. The overall aim of this review to explore the potential of harnessing microbial communities, their functions, and services to enhance the cultivation of medicinal plants. It outlines a promising path toward bolstering artemisinin production, which holds immense promise in the fight against malaria.
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- Adi Nath
- Department of Botany, Nehru Gram Bharati Deemed to University, Prayagraj, 221505, India.
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- Centres of Biotechnology, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj, 211002, India
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- Centres of Biotechnology, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj, 211002, India
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Li Q, Yin J, Wu L, Li S, Chen L. Effects of biochar and zero valent iron on the bioavailability and potential toxicity of heavy metals in contaminated soil at the field scale. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 897:165386. [PMID: 37423275 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.165386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2023] [Revised: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
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Heavy metals (HMs) such as copper, nickel and chromium are toxic, so soil contaminated with these metals is of great concern. In situ HM immobilization by adding amendments can decrease the risk of contaminants being released. A five-month field-scale study was performed to assess how different doses of biochar and zero valent iron (ZVI) affect HM bioavailability, mobility, and toxicity in contaminated soil. The bioavailabilities of HMs were determined and ecotoxicological assays were performed. Adding 5 % biochar, 10 % ZVI, 2 % biochar + 1 % ZVI, and 5 % biochar + 10 % ZVI to soil decreased Cu, Ni and Cr bioavailability. Metals were most effectively immobilized by adding 5 % biochar + 10 % ZVI, and the extractable Cu, Ni, and Cr contents were 60.9 %, 66.1 % and 38.9 % lower, respectively, for soil with 5 % biochar + 10 % ZVI added than unamended soil. The extractable Cu, Ni, and Cr contents were 64.2 %, 59.7 % and 16.7 % lower, respectively, for soil with 2 % biochar + 1 % ZVI added than unamended soil. Experiments using wheat, pak choi and beet seedlings were performed to assess the remediated soil toxicity. Growth was markedly inhibited in seedlings grown in extracts of soil with 5 % biochar, 10 % ZVI, or 5 % biochar + 10 % ZVI added. More growth occurred in wheat and beet seedlings after 2 % biochar + 1 % ZVI treatment than the control, possibly because 2 % biochar + 1 % ZVI simultaneously decreased the extractable HM content and increased the soluble nutrient (carbon and Fe) content of the soil. A comprehensive risk assessment indicated that adding 2 % biochar + 1 % ZVI gave optimal remediation at the field scale. Using ecotoxicological methods and determining the bioavailabilities of HMs can allow remediation methods to be identified to efficiently and cost-effectively decrease the risks posed by multiple metals in soil at contaminated sites.
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- Qian Li
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China; Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Ministry of Education, Shanghai 200092, China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai 200092, China
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Wacal C, Basalirwa D, Byalebeka J, Tsubo M, Nishihara E. Low cost maize stover biochar as an alternative to inorganic fertilizer for improvement of soil chemical properties, growth and yield of tomatoes on degraded soil of Northern Uganda. BMC PLANT BIOLOGY 2023; 23:473. [PMID: 37803255 PMCID: PMC10559570 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-023-04468-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Soil fertility decline due to nutrient mining coupled with low inorganic fertilizer usage is a major cause of low crop yields across sub-Saharan Africa. Recently, biochar potential to improve soil fertility has gained significant attention but there are limited studies on the use of biochar as an alternative to inorganic fertilizers. In this study, we determined the effect of maize stover biochar without inorganic fertilizers on soil chemical properties, growth and yield of tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum L.). A field experiment was conducted in 2022 for two consecutive seasons in Northern Uganda. The experiment included five treatments; inorganic fertilizer (control), biochar applied at rates of 3.5, 6.9, 13.8 and 27.6 t ha-1. RESULTS In this study, maize stover biochar improved all the soil chemical properties. Compared to the control, pH significantly increased by 27% in the 27.6 t ha-1 while total N increased by 35.6% in the 13.8 t ha-1. Although P was significantly low in the 3.5 t ha-1, 6.9 t ha-1 and 13.8 t ha-1, it increased by 3.9% in the 27.6 t ha-1. Exchangeable K was significantly increased by 42.7% and 56.7% in the 13.8 t ha-1 and 27.6 t ha-1 respectively. Exchangeable Ca and Mg were also higher in the biochar treatment than the control. Results also showed that plant height, shoot weight, and all yield parameters were significantly higher in the inorganic fertilizer treatment than in the 3.5, 6.9, and 13.8 t ha-1 treatments. Interestingly, maize stover biochar at 27. 6 t ha-1 increased fruit yield by 16.1% compared to the control suggesting it could be used as an alternative to inorganic fertilizer. CONCLUSIONS Maize stover biochar applied at 27.6 t ha-1 improved soil chemical properties especially pH, N, P and K promoting growth and yield of tomatoes. Therefore, maize stover biochar could be recommended as an alternative to expensive inorganic fertilizers for tomato production in Northern Uganda.
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- Cosmas Wacal
- Department of Crop and Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Mountains of the Moon University, P.O. Box 837, Fort Portal, Uganda.
- Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Faculty of Agriculture, Uganda Martyrs University, P.O. Box 5498, Kampala, Uganda.
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- Department of Soil and Environment, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Box 7014, 750 07, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Faculty of Agriculture, Uganda Martyrs University, P.O. Box 5498, Kampala, Uganda
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- Arid Land Research Center, Tottori University, 1390 Hamasaka, TottoriTottori, 680-0001, Japan
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Tottori University, 4-101 Koyama Minami, Tottori, 680-8553, Japan
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Jiao W, Li Z, Li R, Guo J, Hou X, Zhang X, Wang F. In Situ Toxicity Reduction and Food Safety Assessment of Pak Choi ( Brassica campestris L.) in Cadmium-Contaminated Soil by Jointly Using Alkaline Passivators and Organic Fertilizer. TOXICS 2023; 11:824. [PMID: 37888675 PMCID: PMC10610932 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11100824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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An economical and effective method is still lacking for cadmium (Cd) toxicity reduction and food product safety improvement in soil-vegetable systems. Therefore, this study aimed to reduce the Cd toxicity to pak choi (Brassica campestris L.) by jointly using passivators and organic fertilizer, highlighting food products' safety based on pot experiments. The results showed that compared with the control, organic fertilizer decreased the Cd content in edible parts and the soil's available Cd by 48.4% and 20.9% on average, respectively, due to the 0.15-unit increases in soil pH. Once jointly applied with passivators, the decrements increased by 52.3-72.6% and 32.5-52.6% for the Cd content in edible parts and for the soil's available Cd, respectively, while the pH increment increased by 0.15-0.46 units. Compared with the control, the transport factor of Cd was reduced by 61.9% and 50.9-55.0% when applying organic fertilizer alone and together with the passivators, respectively. The combination treatment of biochar and organic fertilizer performed the best in decreasing the Cd content in the edible parts and the soil's available Cd. The combination treatment of fish bone meal and organic fertilizer induced the greatest increases in soil pH. The grey relational analysis results showed that the combination treatment of biochar and organic fertilizer performed the best in reducing the potential Cd pollution risk, thereby highlighting the vegetable food safety. This study provides a potential economical and effective technology for toxicity reduction and food safety in Cd-polluted soil.
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- Wei Jiao
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Water and Soil Conservation and Environmental Protection, College of Resources and Environment, Linyi University, Linyi 276000, China;
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- School of Resources and Environment, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China
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- School of Geography and Tourism, Qufu Normal University Rizhao Campus, Rizhao 276800, China
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- Qingdao Hairun Water Group Co., Ltd., Qingdao 266000, China
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- Chinese Academy of Environmental Planning, Beijing 100012, China
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- Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science, Beijing 100081, China
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- School of Resources and Environment, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China
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Murthy MK, Khandayataray P, Padhiary S, Samal D. A review on chromium health hazards and molecular mechanism of chromium bioremediation. REVIEWS ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 2023; 38:461-478. [PMID: 35537040 DOI: 10.1515/reveh-2021-0139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Living beings have been devastated by environmental pollution, which has reached its peak. The disastrous pollution of the environment is in large part due to industrial wastes containing toxic pollutants. The widespread use of chromium (Cr (III)/Cr (VI)) in industries, especially tanneries, makes it one of the most dangerous environmental pollutants. Chromium pollution is widespread due to ineffective treatment methods. Bioremediation of chromium (Cr) using bacteria is very thoughtful due to its eco-friendly and cost-effective outcome. In order to counter chromium toxicity, bacteria have numerous mechanisms, such as the ability to absorb, reduce, efflux, or accumulate the metal. In this review article, we focused on chromium toxicity on human and environmental health as well as its bioremediation mechanism.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Academy of Management and Information Technology, Khordha, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Academy of Management and Information Technology, Khordha, India
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Li S, Xie Y, Jiang S, Yang M, Lei H, Cui W, Wang F. Biochar Decreases Cr Toxicity and Accumulation in Sunflower Grown in Cr(VI)-Polluted Soil. TOXICS 2023; 11:787. [PMID: 37755797 PMCID: PMC10536207 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11090787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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Biochar is preferentially recommended for the remediation of heavy metal-polluted soils. Sunflower is an important high-biomass oil crop with a promising potential for phytoremediation of Cr(VI)-polluted soil. However, how biochar affects sunflower growth and Cr accumulation in Cr(VI)-polluted soil needs to be elucidated. Here, a pot culture experiment was conducted to study whether soil amendment with biochar (0, 0.1%, 1%, and 5%, w/w) can mitigate Cr toxicity and accumulation in sunflower seedlings grown in soils artificially polluted with different levels of Cr(VI) (0, 50, and 250 mg Cr(VI)/kg soil). The addition of Cr(VI) exhibited significant phytotoxicity, as evidenced by inhibited plant growth and even the death of seedlings at 250 mg/kg Cr(VI). Overall, biochar amendment showed positive effects on plant growth and Cr immobilization, dependent on both the biochar dose and Cr addition level. When 50 mg/kg Cr(VI) was added, 1% biochar showed positive effects similar to 5% biochar on improving plant growth and mineral nutrition (particularly K), reducing Cr content in shoots and roots, and decreasing Cr availability and Cr(VI) content in the soil. In comparison with non-amendment, 1% and 5% biochar caused 85% and 100% increase in shoot dry weights, and 75% and 86% reduction in shoot Cr concentrations, respectively. When 250 mg/kg Cr(VI) was added, a 5% dose produced much better benefits than 1%, while a 0.1% dose did not help plants to survive. Overall, an appropriate dose of biochar enhanced Cr(VI) immobilization and subsequently decreased its toxicity and accumulation in sunflower seedlings. Our findings confirm that biochar can be used as an efficient amendment for the remediation of Cr(VI)-polluted soils and cleaner production of sunflower oil and biomass.
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- Shuai Li
- Institute of Resources, Environment, and Agricultural Product Quality and Safety, Shangqiu Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Shangqiu 476000, China; (S.L.); (Y.X.); (S.J.); (M.Y.); (H.L.)
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- Institute of Resources, Environment, and Agricultural Product Quality and Safety, Shangqiu Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Shangqiu 476000, China; (S.L.); (Y.X.); (S.J.); (M.Y.); (H.L.)
- The Suihuang Laboratory, Shangqiu 476000, China
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- Institute of Resources, Environment, and Agricultural Product Quality and Safety, Shangqiu Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Shangqiu 476000, China; (S.L.); (Y.X.); (S.J.); (M.Y.); (H.L.)
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- Institute of Resources, Environment, and Agricultural Product Quality and Safety, Shangqiu Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Shangqiu 476000, China; (S.L.); (Y.X.); (S.J.); (M.Y.); (H.L.)
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- Institute of Resources, Environment, and Agricultural Product Quality and Safety, Shangqiu Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Shangqiu 476000, China; (S.L.); (Y.X.); (S.J.); (M.Y.); (H.L.)
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- College of Environment and Safety Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China;
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- College of Environment and Safety Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China;
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Kıtır Şen N, Duran A. A new approach on essential oil production of Origanum onites L.: Microbial fertilization and microwave extraction. Heliyon 2023; 9:e20211. [PMID: 37809994 PMCID: PMC10559980 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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In many studies plant and microbe interaction has been observed due to its stimulating effect on plant oil content. Bacillus spp. isolates used as microbial fertilizer/biostimulant have shown a higher potential for enhancing plant production and quality. However, there is still a need for investigating the essential oil content of plants, particularly for the pharmaceutical industry, to increase the targeted essential oil quantity and quality. Thyme is a crucial plant in medicinal aromatic herbal production and export, and its economic value is steadily increasing due to its high essential oil content. This study explores a novel approach to increase essential oil content through microbial fertilization (biostimulation) and microwave extraction methods. The microwave extraction method offers comparable yields to other methods, requiring less time, energy, and only a small amount of water to hydrate the dried plants. Microbial fertilizer formulations were applied to İzmir thyme (Origanum onites L.) to assess their effects on yield and quality. Three distinct microbial fertilizer formulations (N, P, NP) containing bacterial isolates of Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus megaterium, as well as a consortium of these two bacteria, were employed in this study. Among the applications on İzmir thyme, the NP formulation (a combination of two bacteria at a dosage of 6 L/ha-1) exhibited the highest efficacy in terms of yield and quality criteria. Moreover, the essential oil ratios (1-2%) obtained from the same fertilizer application, using microwave extraction to enhance quality and accelerate the extraction process, yielded higher than other methods. This study provides preliminary data and a new approach to regulate and enhance the targeted yield and essential oil content of thyme plants by utilizing microbial fertilizer applications and the microwave extraction method.
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- Nurgül Kıtır Şen
- Gebze Techmical University, Institute of Earth and Marine Sciences, 41400, Gebze, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Konya Food and Agriculture University, Institute of Sciences, Department of Biotechnology, 42080, Konya, Turkey
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Wang Q, Huang S, Jiang R, Zhuang Z, Liu Z, Wang Q, Wan Y, Li H. Phytoremediation strategies for heavy metal-contaminated soil by selecting native plants near mining areas in Inner Mongolia. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:94501-94514. [PMID: 37535284 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-29002-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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Phytoremediation technology, as an eco-friendly and cost-effective approach, is widely used to restore soil contaminated by heavy metal(loid)s. However, the adaptability and absorption capacity of plants to multiple elements are the crucial factors affecting the application of phytoremediation in mining areas. In this study, dominant native plant species and their paired soils were collected near a lead-zinc mine in Inner Mongolia, to assess the ecological risk of heavy metal(loid)s and phytoremediation potential. The results showed that Cd and As were the dominant soil pollutants, with levels of 90.91% and 100%, respectively, exceeding the risk intervention values for soil contamination of agricultural land. The rates of Pb, Cu, and Zn exceeding the risk screening values were 69.70%, 60.61%, and 96.97%, respectively. Extremely high ecological risk of heavy metal(loid)s was observed in this area. The ability of native plants accumulating heavy metals varied among species. The bioconcentration factor (BCF) varied from 0.14 to 2.59 for Cd, 0.02 to 0.45 for As, 0.06 to 0.76 for Pb, 0.05 to 2.69 for Cr, 0.15 to 1.00 for Cu, and 0.22 to 4.10 for Zn. Chinese Cinquefoil Herb (Potentilla chinensis Ser.) showed the potential to accumulate multiple toxic elements based on the biomass, shoot content, translocation factor (TF), BCF, and metal extraction rate (MER), while, other species showed the potential to accumulate single toxic element: goosefoot (Chenopodium album L.), Lespedeza daurica (Laxm.) Schindl. and peashrubs (Caragana korshinskii Kom.), Herba Artemisiae Scopariae (Artemisia capillaris Thunb.), alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.), and Moldavian Dragonhead (Dracocephalum moldavica L.) for Cd, As, Cr, Cu, and Zn, respectively. Furthermore, wild leek (Allium ramosum L.), cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica (L.) Beauv.), fringed sagebrush (Artemisia frigida Willd.), and field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis L.) were selected for phytostabilization of specific elements, considering the heavy metal contents in the roots and low TF values. This study provides a reference for selecting appropriate species for the remediation of heavy metal-contaminated soils in certain mining areas.
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- Qiqi Wang
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, Key Laboratory of Plant-Soil Interactions of the Ministry of Education, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, Key Laboratory of Plant-Soil Interactions of the Ministry of Education, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, Key Laboratory of Plant-Soil Interactions of the Ministry of Education, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, Key Laboratory of Plant-Soil Interactions of the Ministry of Education, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, Key Laboratory of Plant-Soil Interactions of the Ministry of Education, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, Key Laboratory of Plant-Soil Interactions of the Ministry of Education, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, Key Laboratory of Plant-Soil Interactions of the Ministry of Education, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, Key Laboratory of Plant-Soil Interactions of the Ministry of Education, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, People's Republic of China.
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Bolan S, Hou D, Wang L, Hale L, Egamberdieva D, Tammeorg P, Li R, Wang B, Xu J, Wang T, Sun H, Padhye LP, Wang H, Siddique KHM, Rinklebe J, Kirkham MB, Bolan N. The potential of biochar as a microbial carrier for agricultural and environmental applications. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 886:163968. [PMID: 37164068 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.163968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2023] [Revised: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Biochar can be an effective carrier for microbial inoculants because of its favourable properties promoting microbial life. In this review, we assess the effectiveness of biochar as a microbial carrier for agricultural and environmental applications. Biochar is enriched with organic carbon, contains nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium as nutrients, and has a high porosity and moisture-holding capacity. The large number of active hydroxyl, carboxyl, sulfonic acid group, amino, imino, and acylamino hydroxyl and carboxyl functional groups are effective for microbial cell adhesion and proliferation. The use of biochar as a carrier of microbial inoculum has been shown to enhance the persistence, survival and colonization of inoculated microbes in soil and plant roots, which play a crucial role in soil biochemical processes, nutrient and carbon cycling, and soil contamination remediation. Moreover, biochar-based microbial inoculants including probiotics effectively promote plant growth and remediate soil contaminated with organic pollutants. These findings suggest that biochar can serve as a promising substitute for non-renewable substrates, such as peat, to formulate and deliver microbial inoculants. The future research directions in relation to improving the carrier material performance and expanding the potential applications of this emerging biochar-based microbial immobilization technology have been proposed.
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- Shiv Bolan
- UWA School of Agriculture and Environment, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia; The UWA Institute of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia; Healthy Environments and Lives (HEAL) National Research Network, Australia
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- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, People's Republic of China
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- USDA, Agricultural Research Service, San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Sciences Center, 9611 South Riverbend Avenue, Parlier, CA 93648-9757, United States
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- Institute of Fundamental and Applied Research, National Research University (TIIAME), Tashkent 100000, Uzbekistan; Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research, Müncheberg, Germany
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550025, People's Republic of China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550025, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Karst Georesources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Guiyang, Guizhou 550025, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Auckland, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
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- Biochar Engineering Technology Research Center of Guangdong Province, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong 528000, People's Republic of China
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- The UWA Institute of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia; UWA School of Agriculture and Environment, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia
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- University of Wuppertal, School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Institute of Foundation Engineering, Water- and Waste-Management, Laboratory of Soil- and Groundwater-Management, Pauluskirchstraße 7, 42285 Wuppertal, Germany
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- Department of Agronomy, Throckmorton Plant Sciences Center, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, United States
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- UWA School of Agriculture and Environment, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia; The UWA Institute of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia; Healthy Environments and Lives (HEAL) National Research Network, Australia.
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Joshi S, Gangola S, Bhandari G, Bhandari NS, Nainwal D, Rani A, Malik S, Slama P. Rhizospheric bacteria: the key to sustainable heavy metal detoxification strategies. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1229828. [PMID: 37555069 PMCID: PMC10405491 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1229828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023] Open
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The increasing rate of industrialization, anthropogenic, and geological activities have expedited the release of heavy metals (HMs) at higher concentration in environment. HM contamination resulting due to its persistent nature, injudicious use poses a potential threat by causing metal toxicities in humans and animals as well as severe damage to aquatic organisms. Bioremediation is an emerging and reliable solution for mitigation of these contaminants using rhizospheric microorganisms in an environmentally safe manner. The strategies are based on exploiting microbial metabolism and various approaches developed by plant growth promoting bacteria (PGPB) to minimize the toxicity concentration of HM at optimum levels for the environmental clean-up. Rhizospheric bacteria are employed for significant growth of plants in soil contaminated with HM. Exploitation of bacteria possessing plant-beneficial traits as well as metal detoxifying property is an economical and promising approach for bioremediation of HM. Microbial cells exhibit different mechanisms of HM resistance such as active transport, extra cellular barrier, extracellular and intracellular sequestration, and reduction of HM. Tolerance of HM in microorganisms may be chromosomal or plasmid originated. Proteins such as MerT and MerA of mer operon and czcCBA, ArsR, ArsA, ArsD, ArsB, and ArsC genes are responsible for metal detoxification in bacterial cell. This review gives insights about the potential of rhizospheric bacteria in HM removal from various polluted areas. In addition, it also gives deep insights about different mechanism of action expressed by microorganisms for HM detoxification. The dual-purpose use of biological agent as plant growth enhancement and remediation of HM contaminated site is the most significant future prospect of this article.
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- Samiksha Joshi
- School of Agriculture, Graphic Era Hill University, Bhimtal, India
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- School of Agriculture, Graphic Era Hill University, Bhimtal, India
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- Department of Biosciences, Himalayan School of Bio Sciences, Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun, India
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- School of Agriculture, Graphic Era Hill University, Bhimtal, India
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- Department of Life Sciences, Graphic Era (Deemed to be) University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Jharkhand, Ranchi, India
- Guru Nanak College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
- Department of Applied Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
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- Laboratory of Animal Immunology and Biotechnology, Department of Animal Morphology, Physiology and Genetics, Faculty of AgriSciences, Mendel University in Brno, Brno, Czechia
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Ullah R, Tuzen M, Hazer B. Novel silver-morphine-functionalized polypropylene (AgPP-mrp) nanocomposite for the degradation of dye removal by multivariate optimization approach. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:79904-79915. [PMID: 37286840 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-27959-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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As a novel adsorbent, an opioid silver-morphine-functionalized polypropylene was synthesized through a one-pot reaction at room temperature and successfully used for the simple one-pot photocatalytic degradation catalyst of methyl orange removal from wastewater. UV spectral analysis reveals a special reference to the excitation of surface plasmon resonance as the main characteristic of the polymer-Ag nanocomposite in toluene solution peak at 420 nm in AgPP-mrp catalyst. The 1H NMR spectrum showed no sign of Ag NP peaks revealing small size distribution in the channels of morphine-functionalized polypropylene polymer. The morphology of silver nanoparticle-doped polymer through scanning electron microscopy (SEM-EDX) reveals PP-mrp with continuous matrix and Ag NPs (0.87 wt%). Furthermore, photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange was investigated on AgPP-mrp catalyst spectrophotometrically under solar irradiation in waste effluent, demonstrating high degradation efficiency. According to experimental findings, silver nanoparticles (AgPP-mrp) achieved high degradation capacities of 139 mg/g equivalent to 97.4% of photodegradation in a little period of time (35 min), as associated with previously stated materials and follow pseudo-second-order kinetic degradation tail of a high regression coefficient (R2 = 0.992). The suggested techniques offer a linear reaction for MO over the pH range of 1.5 to 5 and a degradation temperature of 25 to 60 °C. Central composite design and response surface methodology statistics recommend pH of the reaction medium and time as important variables for methyl orange degradation on AgPP-mrp photocatalytic. AgPP-mrp on the photocatalytic phenomenon based on heterojunction catalytic design producing electron holes (e-), as well as superoxides for the successful degradation of methyl orange.
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- Rooh Ullah
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science and Arts, Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University, 60250, Tokat, Turkey
- Department of Chemistry, University of Turbat, Balochistan, Pakistan
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science and Arts, Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University, 60250, Tokat, Turkey.
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- Department of Aircraft Airframe Engine Maintenance, Kapadokya University, Nevşehir, Turkey
- Department of Nano Technology Engineering, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, 67100, Zonguldak, Turkey
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Diao FM, Chen ML, Tong LY, Chen YN, Diao ZH. A green synthesized medicine residue carbon-based iron composite for the removal of chromium (VI) and cadmium (II): Performance, kinetics and mechanism. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023:10.1007/s11356-023-28429-5. [PMID: 37355513 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-28429-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/26/2023]
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Nowadays, clean-up of heavy metals from wastewaters using waste residue carbon-based material has received increasing attention. In this work, a novel Chinese medicine residue carbon-based nano zero-valent iron composite (CM-nZVI) had been successfully prepared using the combined Chinese medicine residue, FeCl3 and green tea extract. Cr(VI) and/ or Cd(II) removal in water by the CM-nZVI were systematacially investigated with a series of batch experiments. The most relevant findings indicated the adsorption efficiecy and capacity of Cr(VI) by CM-nZVI were respecitvely nearly 98% and 26 mg/g under optimized reaction conditions. The negative influences of the cations on the Cr(VI) removal followed the order of Al3+ > Ca2+ > Mg2+ Na+ > K+, but the anions followed the order of HCO3- > PO43- > NO3- > Cl- > SO42-. Humic acid (HA) and ionic strength with high concentrations severely inhibited Cr(VI) removal. The Cr(VI) adsorption on CM-nZVI fitted well by the pseudo-second-order kinetic and Langmuir models. A monolayer endothermic chemisorption occurred on Cr(VI) adsorption over CM-nZVI, and Cr(VI) removal by CM-nZVI primarily involved in the absorption, reduction, precipitation and complexation processes. Both Cr(VI) and Cd(II) removals had been achieved by CM-nZVI at their low concentrations. This CM-nZVI showed a better reusability proprity for Cr(VI) and Cd(II) removal with the regeneration of CM-nZVI through simple pickling. The outcomes of this work show that CM-nZVI could be used an effective material for heavy metals removal from water.
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- Fa-Ming Diao
- Guangdong Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510120, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, 510225, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, 510225, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, 510225, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, 510225, China.
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Wang F, Shen X, Wu Y, Wang Y, Zhang H, Ding Y, Zhu W. Evaluation of the effectiveness of amendments derived from vermicompost combined with modified shell powder on Cd immobilization in Cd-contaminated soil by multiscale experiments. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 262:115166. [PMID: 37348213 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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The widespread heavy metal contamination of agricultural soils poses an enormous challenge to food safety. To evaluate the Cd immobilization potential of vermicompost combined with modified shell powder (VMSP) on Cd-contaminated soil, batch adsorption tests and field experiments were conducted. First, the Cd2+ removal characteristics and adsorption mechanisms of vermicompost (V), vermicompost combined with shell powder (VSP), and VMSP in an aqueous solution were investigated by batch tests. Then, 3 kg·m2 V, VSP, and VMSP doses were applied to Cd-contaminated farmland soils as soil amendments to plant green garlic (Allium sativum L.) and investigate their Cd immobilization effects in Cd-contaminated soils. Batch adsorption tests showed that VMSP was most effective for Cd2+ removal, with adsorption rates as high as 85.7-99.79% and desorption rates of approximately 1.25-1.34%. Combining further characterization analysis of VMSP, it was demonstrated that the adsorption mechanism of Cd2+ was monolayer chemisorption, mainly involving the complexation reaction of Cd2+ with organic functional groups and the precipitation reaction of Cd2+ with mineral elements. The field experiment showed that adding V, VSP, and VMSP effectively inhibited the enrichment of Cd in green garlic, and the Cd content was reduced by 42.18%, 46.88%, and 68.75%, respectively. However, only the Cd content of green garlic treated with VMSP was lower than the national standard for food safety in China (Cd≤ 0.2 mg·kg-1). V, VSP, and VMSP additions improved soil fertility and reduced Cd bioavailability in the soil by 15.5%, 18.9%, and 36.3%, respectively. In addition, V, VSP, and VMSP addition increased bacterial diversity and improved bacterial communities and functions in the soil by improving basic soil properties and reducing Cd-related toxicity. The results indicated that VMSP is a promising amendment for Cd immobilization in Cd-contaminated farmland soils.
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- Feng Wang
- Key Laboratory of Hangzhou City for Ecosystem Protection and Restoration, School of Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China; Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Biotransformation of Organic Solid Waste, School of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China
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- Key Laboratory of Hangzhou City for Ecosystem Protection and Restoration, School of Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- Key Laboratory of Hangzhou City for Ecosystem Protection and Restoration, School of Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- Key Laboratory of Hangzhou City for Ecosystem Protection and Restoration, School of Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- Key Laboratory of Hangzhou City for Ecosystem Protection and Restoration, School of Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- Key Laboratory of Hangzhou City for Ecosystem Protection and Restoration, School of Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- Key Laboratory of Hangzhou City for Ecosystem Protection and Restoration, School of Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China.
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Mensah MK, Drebenstedt C, Ola IM, Hoth N, Damptey FG, Wiafe ED. Immobilization effects of co-pyrolyzed neem seed mixed with poultry manure on potentially toxic elements in soil and the phytoremediation potentials of native Manihot esculenta and Jatropha curcas in ensuring sustainable land use. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2023; 195:793. [PMID: 37261537 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-023-11430-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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This study evaluated the effects of neem seed biochar, poultry manure, and their combinations at varying rates of 15 and 25% (w/w) on potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in soils. Afterward, the suitability of Manihot esculenta and Jatropha curcas in removing Cd, As, Zn, Pb, and Hg from mine spoils were appraised in a 270-day outdoor pot experiment. Using ICP-Mass Spectrometry, the elemental contents of target PTE in the shoot, root, and soil specimens were determined for each treatment. The obtained average values were further subjected to a nonparametric test of samples using IBM SPSS Statistic 29. The applied organic amendments resulted in significant differences p < 0.05 in PTE availability for plant uptake after the Independent-Samples Kruskal-Wallis Test was made. Nonetheless, applying a 25% (w/w) mixture of neem seed biochar and poultry manure was efficient in immobilizing more PTEs in soils which caused lower PTEs presence in plants. Organic amendments further significantly enhanced the fertility of the mine soils leading to about a 6- 25.00% increase in the biomass yield (p < 0.05) of both plants. No significant difference (p > 0.05) was however observed between the phytoremediation potentials of both plants after the Independent-Sample Mann-Whitney U test. Even that, Manihot esculenta was averagely more efficient in PTE uptake than Jatropha curcas. Larger portions of the bioaccumulated PTEs were stored in the roots of both plants leading to high bioconcentration factors of 1.94- 2.47 mg/kg and 1.27- 4.70 mg/kg, respectively, for Jatropha curcas and Manihot esculenta. A transfer factor < 1 was achieved for all PTEs uptake by both plants and indicated their suitability for phytostabilization. Techniques for easy cultivation of root-storing PTEs are required to enhance their large-scale use as their biomass could further be used in clean energy production.
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- Martin Kofi Mensah
- Institute of Surface Mining and Special Civil Engineering, Technical University of Mining Freiberg, Gustav-Zeuner Street 1A, 09599, Freiberg, Germany.
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- Institute of Surface Mining and Special Civil Engineering, Technical University of Mining Freiberg, Gustav-Zeuner Street 1A, 09599, Freiberg, Germany
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- Institute of Surface Mining and Special Civil Engineering, Technical University of Mining Freiberg, Gustav-Zeuner Street 1A, 09599, Freiberg, Germany
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- Institute of Surface Mining and Special Civil Engineering, Technical University of Mining Freiberg, Gustav-Zeuner Street 1A, 09599, Freiberg, Germany
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- School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, University of Environment and Sustainable Development, PMB Somanya, Ghana
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Gautam K, Sharma P, Dwivedi S, Singh A, Gaur VK, Varjani S, Srivastava JK, Pandey A, Chang JS, Ngo HH. A review on control and abatement of soil pollution by heavy metals: Emphasis on artificial intelligence in recovery of contaminated soil. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 225:115592. [PMID: 36863654 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.115592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Revised: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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"Save Soil Save Earth" is not just a catchphrase; it is a necessity to protect soil ecosystem from the unwanted and unregulated level of xenobiotic contamination. Numerous challenges such as type, lifespan, nature of pollutants and high cost of treatment has been associated with the treatment or remediation of contaminated soil, whether it be either on-site or off-site. Due to the food chain, the health of non-target soil species as well as human health were impacted by soil contaminants, both organic and inorganic. In this review, the use of microbial omics approaches and artificial intelligence or machine learning has been comprehensively explored with recent advancements in order to identify the sources, characterize, quantify, and mitigate soil pollutants from the environment for increased sustainability. This will generate novel insights into methods for soil remediation that will reduce the time and expense of soil treatment.
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- Krishna Gautam
- Centre for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Bioengineering, Integral University, Lucknow, India
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- Institute for Industrial Research & Toxicology, Ghaziabad, Lucknow, India
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University and James Cancer Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Centre for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Lucknow, India; Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus, Lucknow, India; School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, UNIST, Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong; Sustainability Cluster, School of Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, 248 007, India.
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- Centre for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Lucknow, India; Centre for Innovation and Translational Research, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow, 226 001, India; Sustainability Cluster, School of Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, 248 007, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, School of Civil and Environmental, Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2007, Australia
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Liu Z, Zhang J, Zhang L, Guan Y, Ji H, Zhang Y, Gao H. Efficient removal of Congo red and methylene blue using biochar from Medulla Tetrapanacis modified by potassium carbonate. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 376:128912. [PMID: 36934903 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.128912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Biochar (BC) prepared from Medulla Tetrapanacis was recognized as having potential in environmental remediation because of its porous texture, abundant chemical surface groups and mineral composition. In this study, a novel modified biochar (KBC) derived from Medulla Tetrapanacis achieved efficient adsorption of Congo red (CR) and methylene blue (MB). Characterization results suggested that the modification had little effect on the group distribution of KBC, but a dramatic expansion of specific surface area was observed on KBC (1180.45 m2/g) compared to BC (198.51 m2/g). KBC exhibited a maximum sorption of 584.17 mg/g for CR and 318.01 mg/g for MB. Kinetic and isotherm studies revealed sorption of CR and MB by KBC was chemosorption, which occurred on the monolayer surface. The comprehensive analysis also provided the basis for the application of KBC to practical production. These outcomes suggested that KBC may become a new option for the effluent treatment.
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- Zepeng Liu
- School of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China
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- School of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China
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- School of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China
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- School of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China
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- School of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China
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- School of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China
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- School of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China.
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Zia-Ur-Rehman M, Bani Mfarrej MF, Usman M, Azhar M, Rizwan M, Alharby HF, Bamagoos AA, Alshamrani R, Ahmad Z. Exogenous application of low and high molecular weight organic acids differentially affected the uptake of cadmium in wheat-rice cropping system in alkaline calcareous soil. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 329:121682. [PMID: 37094734 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.121682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Revised: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Anthropogenic cadmium (Cd) in arable soils is becoming a global concern due to its harmful effects on crop yield and quality. The current study examined the role of exogenously applied low molecular weight organic acids (LMWOAs) including oxalic acid (OxA), tartaric acid (TA) and high molecular weight organic acids (HMWOAs) like citric acid (CA) and humic acid (HA) for the bioavailability of Cd in wheat-rice cropping system. Maximum increase in root dry-weight, shoot dry-weight, and grain/paddy yields was recorded with HA for both crops. The HA significantly decreased AB-DTPA Cd in contaminated soils which remained 41% for wheat and 48% for rice compared with their respective controls. The minimum concentration of Cd in roots, shoots and grain/paddy was observed in HA treatment in both crops. The organic acids significantly increased the growth parameters, photosynthetic activity, and relative leaf moisture contents for both wheat and rice crops compared to that with the contaminated control. Application of OxA and TA increased the bioavailability of Cd in soils and plant tissues while CA and HA decreased the bioavailability of Cd in soils and plants. The highest decrease in Cd uptake, bioaccumulation, translocation factor, immobilization, translocation, harvest, and health risk indices were observed with HA while maximum increase was recorded with OxA for both wheat and rice. The results concluded that use of HMWOAs is effective in soil Cd immobilization being maximum with HA. While LMWOAs can be used for the phytoextraction of Cd in contaminated soils having maximum potential with OxA.
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- Muhammad Zia-Ur-Rehman
- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38000, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, College of Natural and Health Sciences, Zayed University, Abu Dhabi, 144534, United Arab Emirates
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- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38000, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38000, Punjab, Pakistan; Engro Fertilizers Limited 19-a, 4th Floor, Ali Block, New Garden Town, Lahore, 54000, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, 38000, Punjab, Pakistan.
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia; Plant Biology Research Group, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- University of Central Punjab, Constituent College, Yazman Road, Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan
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Alazzaz A, Rafique MI, Al-Swadi H, Ahmad M, Alsewaileh AS, Usman ARA, Al-Wabel MI, Al-Farraj ASF. Date palm-magnetized biochar for in-situ stabilization of toxic metals in mining-polluted soil: evaluation using single-step extraction methods and phytoavailability. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2023; 25:1687-1698. [PMID: 36912095 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2023.2187633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Mining activities provide a pathway for the entry and accumulation of various heavy metals in soil, which ultimately leads to severe environmental pollution. Utilization of various immobilizing agents could restore such contaminated soils. Therefore, in this study, date palm-derived biochars (BCs: produced at 300 °C, 500 °C and 700 °C) and magnetized biochars (MBCs) were employed to stabilize heavy metals (Cd, Pb, Cu and Zn) in mining polluted soil. Metal polluted soil was amended with BCs and MBCs at w/w ratio of 2% and cultivated with wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) in a greenhouse. After harvesting, dry and fresh biomass of plants were recorded. The soil and plant samples were collected, and the concentrations of heavy metals were measured after extracting with water, DTPA (diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid), EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid), and acetic acid. BCs and MBCs resulted in reduced metal availability and uptake, with higher fresh and dry biomass (>36%). MBCs showed maximum decrease (>70%) in uptake and shoot concentration of metals, as these reductions for Cd and Pb reached below the detection limits. Among all single-step extractions, the DTPA-extractable metals showed a significant positive correlation with shoot concentrations of tested metals. Thus, the synthesized BCs and MBCs could effectively be used for stabilizing heavy metals and improve plant productivity in multi-contaminated soils. However, future studies should focus on long term field trials to restore contaminated mining soils using modified biochars.
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- Azzaz Alazzaz
- Soil Sciences Department, College of Food & Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Soil Sciences Department, College of Food & Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Soil Sciences Department, College of Food & Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Department of Soil, Water and Environment, Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Sana'a University, Sana'a, Yemen
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- Soil Sciences Department, College of Food & Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Soil Sciences Department, College of Food & Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Soils and Water, Faculty of Agriculture, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Soil Sciences Department, College of Food & Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Soil Sciences Department, College of Food & Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Fedeli R, Alexandrov D, Celletti S, Nafikova E, Loppi S. Biochar improves the performance of Avena sativa L. grown in gasoline-polluted soils. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:28791-28802. [PMID: 36401703 PMCID: PMC9995545 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-24127-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/05/2022] [Indexed: 04/16/2023]
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This study investigated the effect of soil contamination by different concentrations of gasoline on oat (Avena sativa L.) and tested the effect of biochar supply to the polluted soils on the performance of oat plants. Oat seeds were sowed in contaminated soils with different concentrations of gasoline: 0% (control), 1%, 2%, 6%, and 10% (v/w), and grown for 2 weeks. Germination, fresh weight, root and stem length, photosynthetic parameters (i.e., chlorophyll content, PIABS, FV/FM, and NDVI), and total antioxidant power were analyzed. The results showed a remarkable negative effect on almost all the investigated parameters starting from the gasoline concentration of 6%. Based on these results, a new experiment was run by adding 5% (w/w) biochar (a carbon-rich byproduct of wood biomass pyrolysis) to the 6% and 10% polluted soils to test whether adding biochar had a beneficial effect on oat performance. The results showed that biochar supply greatly reduced the negative effects caused by gasoline on all the investigated parameters.
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- Riccardo Fedeli
- Department of Life Sciences, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy
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- Ufa State Aviation Technical University, Karla Marksa Str., 12, 450000 Ufa, Russia
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy
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- Ufa State Aviation Technical University, Karla Marksa Str., 12, 450000 Ufa, Russia
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy
- BAT Center - Interuniversity Center for Studies On Bioinspired Agro-Environmental Technology, University of Naples ‘Federico II’, 80138 Naples, Italy
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Martínez-Escudero CM, Garrido I, Ros C, Flores P, Hellín P, Contreras F, Fenoll J. Remediation of pesticides in commercial farm soils by solarization and ozonation techniques. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 329:117062. [PMID: 36549052 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.117062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Soil contamination by pesticides is a growing environmental problem. Even though nowadays numerous soil remediation technologies are available, most of them have not been tested at field scale. This study attempts to demonstrate the efficiency of solarization-ozonation techniques for the removal of twelve pesticides at full scale. Initial solarization and ozonation trials were conducted in plots located in a greenhouse using freshly and aged contaminated soils under controlled pilot conditions. The combination of solarization and ozonation treatment was efficient for all the studied pesticides both in freshly and in aged contaminated soils, being the lower degradation values found for the second type. This low removal suggests that the increase of pesticides' adsorption on soil resulting from ageing decreases their availability. Once the essays were carried out at pilot scale, the solarization-ozonation applicability was evaluated in a commercial farm soil. This trial was carried out in a greenhouse whose soil had previously been contaminated with some of the pesticides studied. A significant degradation (53.8%) was observed after 40 days of treatment. Pesticides' main metabolites were identified during the different remediation experiments. In addition, the cost of the combined solarization and ozonation technology was evaluated. Finally, our results suggest that this combination of techniques could be considered a promising technology to degrade pesticides in soil.
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- C M Martínez-Escudero
- Research Group on Sustainability and Quality of Fruit and Vegetable Production. Instituto Murciano de Investigación y Desarrollo Agrario y Medioambiental. C/ Mayor s/n. La Alberca, 30150, Murcia. Spain.
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- Research Group on Sustainability and Quality of Fruit and Vegetable Production. Instituto Murciano de Investigación y Desarrollo Agrario y Medioambiental. C/ Mayor s/n. La Alberca, 30150, Murcia. Spain
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- Department of Crop Protection. Instituto Murciano de Investigación y Desarrollo Agrario y Medioambiental. C/ Mayor s/n. La Alberca, 30150, Murcia. Spain
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- Research Group on Sustainability and Quality of Fruit and Vegetable Production. Instituto Murciano de Investigación y Desarrollo Agrario y Medioambiental. C/ Mayor s/n. La Alberca, 30150, Murcia. Spain
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- Research Group on Sustainability and Quality of Fruit and Vegetable Production. Instituto Murciano de Investigación y Desarrollo Agrario y Medioambiental. C/ Mayor s/n. La Alberca, 30150, Murcia. Spain
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- Research Group on Sustainability and Quality of Fruit and Vegetable Production. Instituto Murciano de Investigación y Desarrollo Agrario y Medioambiental. C/ Mayor s/n. La Alberca, 30150, Murcia. Spain
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- Research Group on Sustainability and Quality of Fruit and Vegetable Production. Instituto Murciano de Investigación y Desarrollo Agrario y Medioambiental. C/ Mayor s/n. La Alberca, 30150, Murcia. Spain.
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Rashid A, Ayub M, Ullah Z, Ali A, Sardar T, Iqbal J, Gao X, Bundschuh J, Li C, Khattak SA, Ali L, El-Serehy HA, Kaushik P, Khan S. Groundwater Quality, Health Risk Assessment, and Source Distribution of Heavy Metals Contamination around Chromite Mines: Application of GIS, Sustainable Groundwater Management, Geostatistics, PCAMLR, and PMF Receptor Model. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:ijerph20032113. [PMID: 36767482 PMCID: PMC9916341 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20032113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Groundwater contamination by heavy metals (HMs) released by weathering and mineral dissolution of granite, gneisses, ultramafic, and basaltic rock composition causes human health concerns worldwide. This paper evaluated the heavy metals (HMs) concentrations and physicochemical variables of groundwater around enriched chromite mines of Malakand, Pakistan, with particular emphasis on water quality, hydro-geochemistry, spatial distribution, geochemical speciation, and human health impacts. To better understand the groundwater hydrogeochemical profile and HMs enrichment, groundwater samples were collected from the mining region (n = 35), non-mining region (n = 20), and chromite mines water (n = 5) and then analyzed using ICPMS (Agilent 7500 ICPMS). The ranges of concentrations in the mining, non-mining, and chromite mines water were 0.02-4.5, 0.02-2.3, and 5.8-6.0 mg/L for CR, 0.4-3.8, 0.05-3.6, and 3.2-5.8 mg/L for Ni, and 0.05-0.8, 0.05-0.8, and 0.6-1.2 mg/L for Mn. Geochemical speciation of groundwater variables such as OH-, H+, Cr+2, Cr+3, Cr+6, Ni+2, Mn+2, and Mn+3 was assessed by atomic fluorescence spectrometry (AFS). Geochemical speciation determined the mobilization, reactivity, and toxicity of HMs in complex groundwater systems. Groundwater facies showed 45% CaHCO3, 30% NaHCO3, 23.4% NaCl, and 1.6% Ca-Mg-Cl water types. The noncarcinogenic and carcinogenic risk of HMs outlined via hazard quotient (HQ) and total hazard indices (THI) showed the following order: Ni > Cr > Mn. Thus, the HHRA model suggested that children are more vulnerable to HMs toxicity than adults. Hierarchical agglomerative cluster analysis (HACA) showed three distinct clusters, namely the least, moderately, and severely polluted clusters, which determined the severity of HMs contamination to be 66.67% overall. The PCAMLR and PMF receptor model suggested geogenic (minerals prospects), anthropogenic (industrial waste and chromite mining practices), and mixed (geogenic and anthropogenic) sources for groundwater contamination. The mineral phases of groundwater suggested saturation and undersaturation. Nemerow's pollution index (NPI) values determined the unsuitability of groundwater for domestic purposes. The EC, turbidity, PO4-3, Na+, Mg+2, Ca+2, Cr, Ni, and Mn exceeded the guidelines suggested by the World Health Organization (WHO). The HMs contamination and carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic health impacts of HMs showed that the groundwater is extremely unfit for drinking, agriculture, and domestic demands. Therefore, groundwater wells around the mining region need remedial measures. Thus, to overcome the enrichment of HMs in groundwater sources, sustainable management plans are needed to reduce health risks and ensure health safety.
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- Abdur Rashid
- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
- National Centre of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar, Peshawar 25130, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Hazara University, Dhodial P.O. Box 21120, Pakistan
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat 26000, Pakistan
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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- School of Civil Engineering and Surveying, Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences, University of Southern Queensland, West Street, Toowoomba, QLD 4350, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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- National Centre of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar, Peshawar 25130, Pakistan
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- National Centre of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar, Peshawar 25130, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh l1451, Saudi Arabia
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- Instituto de Conservación y Mejora de la Agrodiversidad Valenciana, Universitat Politècnica de València, 46022 Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Peshawar, Peshawar P.O. Box 25120, Pakistan
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Gao Y, Fang Z, Lin W, Chen H, Bhatnagar A, Li J, Xie Y, Bao Y, Chen J, Zhao H, Meng J, Chen W, Wang H. Large-flake graphene-modified biochar for the removal of bisphenol S from water: rapid oxygen escape mechanism for synthesis and improved adsorption performance. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 317:120847. [PMID: 36496064 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.120847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Revised: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The combined effects of graphene and biochar for enhanced adsorption of organic pollutants have not been demonstrated yet. Therefore, the mechanisms of graphene-modified biochar synthesis and its application to adsorption of contaminants remain unclear. In this study, the effect of flake-size graphene on biochar modification and its bisphenol S (BPS) adsorption performance was explored for the first time. Three sizes of graphene oxide were used as the precursor to prepare graphene/biochar composites using pyrolysis. It was found that the graphene with a small flake size was interspersed in the macropores of biochar, while the biochar was completely or mostly wrapped by the large-sized graphene sheet, which effectively prevented the agglomeration and pore blockage of biochar. Large-flake graphene oxide modified biochar (LGB) showed the highest adsorption capacity towards BPS, exhibiting 2.8 times higher adsorption than pristine biochar. Density functional theory (DFT) calculation suggested that the maximum diffusion barrier of O atoms in graphene coated cellulose (most frequently used biochar representative) could be reduced significantly (∼46%) at pyrolysis temperature of 873 K. Taking the advantage of small amount of graphene and enhanced adsorption performance, LGB could be a promising adsorbent for the removal of certain organic pollutants from wastewater and is conducive for the development of high-valued biochar modification.
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- Yurong Gao
- Agronomy College, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866, China; Biochar Engineering Technology Research Center of Guangdong Province, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong, 528000, China; Key Laboratory of Biochar and Soil Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, China
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- Biochar Engineering Technology Research Center of Guangdong Province, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong, 528000, China
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- Biochar Engineering Technology Research Center of Guangdong Province, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong, 528000, China
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- Agronomy College, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866, China; Biochar Engineering Technology Research Center of Guangdong Province, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong, 528000, China; Key Laboratory of Biochar and Soil Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, China
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- Department of Separation Science, LUT School of Engineering Science, LUT University, Sammonkatu 12, FI-50130, Mikkeli, Finland
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- Rubber Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou, 571101, China
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- Biochar Engineering Technology Research Center of Guangdong Province, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong, 528000, China
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- Biochar Engineering Technology Research Center of Guangdong Province, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong, 528000, China
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- School of Life Science, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, 273165, China
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- Biochar Engineering Technology Research Center of Guangdong Province, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong, 528000, China
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- Agronomy College, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866, China; Key Laboratory of Biochar and Soil Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, China
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- Agronomy College, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866, China; Key Laboratory of Biochar and Soil Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, China
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- Biochar Engineering Technology Research Center of Guangdong Province, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong, 528000, China; Guangdong Green Technologies Co., Ltd., Foshan, 528100, China.
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Hasnain M, Munir N, Abideen Z, Zulfiqar F, Koyro HW, El-Naggar A, Caçador I, Duarte B, Rinklebe J, Yong JWH. Biochar-plant interaction and detoxification strategies under abiotic stresses for achieving agricultural resilience: A critical review. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 249:114408. [PMID: 36516621 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2022.114408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The unpredictable climatic perturbations, the expanding industrial and mining sectors, excessive agrochemicals, greater reliance on wastewater usage in cultivation, and landfill leachates, are collectively causing land degradation and affecting cultivation, thereby reducing food production globally. Biochar can generally mitigate the unfavourable effects brought about by climatic perturbations (drought, waterlogging) and degraded soils to sustain crop production. It can also reduce the bioavailability and phytotoxicity of pollutants in contaminated soils via the immobilization of inorganic and/or organic contaminants, commonly through surface complexation, electrostatic attraction, ion exchange, adsorption, and co-precipitation. When biochar is applied to soil, it typically neutralizes soil acidity, enhances cation exchange capacity, water holding capacity, soil aeration, and microbial activity. Thus, biochar has been was widely used as an amendment to ameliorate crop abiotic/biotic stress. This review discusses the effects of biochar addition under certain unfavourable conditions (salinity, drought, flooding and heavy metal stress) to improve plant resilience undergoing these perturbations. Biochar applied with other stimulants like compost, humic acid, phytohormones, microbes and nanoparticles could be synergistic in some situation to enhance plant resilience and survivorship in especially saline, waterlogged and arid conditions. Overall, biochar can provide an effective and low-cost solution, especially in nutrient-poor and highly degraded soils to sustain plant cultivation.
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- Maria Hasnain
- Department of Biotechnology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Dr. Muhammad Ajmal Khan Institute of Sustainable Halophyte Utilization, University of Karachi, 75270, Pakistan.
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- Department of Horticultural Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 63100 Pakistan.
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- Institute of Plant Ecology, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, D-35392 Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Soil Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11241, Egypt
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- MARE-Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre & ARNET - Aquatic Research Network Associated Laboratory, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa, Campo Grande 1749-016, Lisbon; Departamento de Biologia Vegetal, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa, Campo Grande, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal
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- MARE-Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre & ARNET - Aquatic Research Network Associated Laboratory, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa, Campo Grande 1749-016, Lisbon; Departamento de Biologia Vegetal, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa, Campo Grande, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal
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- University of Wuppertal, School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Institute of Foundation Engineering, Water, and Waste-Management, Laboratory of Soil, and Groundwater-Management, Pauluskirchstraße 7, 42285 Wuppertal, Germany
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- Department of Biosystems and Technology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Alnarp 23456, Sweden.
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Nicholas HL, Mabbett I, Apsey H, Robertson I. Physico-chemical properties of waste derived biochar from community scale faecal sludge treatment plants. Gates Open Res 2022; 6:96. [PMID: 37564326 PMCID: PMC10409984 DOI: 10.12688/gatesopenres.13727.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 08/12/2023] Open
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Background: The dumping of untreated faecal sludge from non-sewered onsite sanitation facilities causes environmental pollution and exacerbates poor public health outcomes across developing nations. Long-term mechanisms to treat faecal sludge generated from these facilities are needed to resolve the global sanitation crisis and realize the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 "ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all" by 2030. Pyrolysis of faecal sludge removes pathogens and generates biochar, which can be used as a soil enhancer. Methods: The properties of faecal sludge biochars from three full-scale treatment plants in India were determined via Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive x-ray (EDX) spectroscopy, crystal x-ray diffraction (XRD), proximate analyses, and BET surface area porosimetry. Results: Results showed that all three biochars had low specific surface area, high alkaline pH values, high ash content, and negative surface charge. Fourier transform infrared spectra showed the same surface functional groups present in each biochar. X-ray diffraction analysis showed the mineral composition of each biochar differed slightly. Scanning electron microscopy analysis indicated a porous structure of each biochar with ash particles evident. Conclusions: Slight differences in the ash content, surface area, pH and mineral content was observed between the three biochars.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Swansea University, Swansea, Wales, SA2 8PP, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Swansea University, Swansea, Wales, SA2 8PP, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Swansea University, Swansea, Wales, SA2 8PP, UK
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- Department of Geography, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Swansea University, Swansea, Wales, SA2 8PP, UK
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Hong Y, Li D, Xie C, Zheng X, Yin J, Li Z, Zhang K, Jiao Y, Wang B, Hu Y, Zhu Z. Combined apatite, biochar, and organic fertilizer application for heavy metal co-contaminated soil remediation reduces heavy metal transport and alters soil microbial community structure. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 851:158033. [PMID: 35973531 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.158033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Revised: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Soil amendments are used extensively to remediate soils contaminated with heavy metals. However, the effects of soil amendments on heavy metal bioavailability, plant yield, and bacterial community structure in tropical farmland soils remain largely unknown. In the present study, seaweed organic fertilizer (S), apatite (A), biochar (B), and seaweed organic fertilizer-apatite-biochar mixtures (SAB) were applied at different rates to assess their influence on cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), and chromium (Cr) bioavailability in contaminated farmland soils, using different component ratios and doses in maize field plots, and maize yield. Effects on soil bacterial community structure were also evaluated based on high-throughput sequencing. Following addition of 2 % S + A + B combined amendment at a ratio of 1:0.5:1.5 (2%S1A0.5B1.5), soil pH and electrical conductivity (EC) were elevated, and bioavailable Cd, Pb, and Cr concentrations were reduced in potted soils, leading to higher heavy metal immobilization. Under field conditions, soil pH, EC, organic matter, ammonium‑nitrogen, available phosphorus, available potassium, and crop productivity were all increased considerably, whereas soil Cd and Cr bioavailability were lower in the combined amendment treatments than in the control treatments. Particularly, application of a 2.49 t·ha-1 combined amendment (0.83 t·ha-1 S + 0.41 t·ha-1A + 1.25 t·ha-1B,1:0.5:1.5) decreased Cd, Pb, and Cr concentrations in maize grain by 68.9 %, 68.9 %, and 65.7 %, respectively. Species abundance and evenness in bacterial communities increased in field soils subjected to combined amendments, with shifts in community structure and function mostly driven by changes in soil pH, organic matter content, and nutrient availability. Overall, the results suggest that 1.5%S1A0.5B1.5 is the optimal treatment for remediating heavy metal co-contaminated soil, and thereby, improving maize yield and quality. Combined organic and inorganic amendments achieve high remediation efficiency, mainly by improving chemical properties, reducing heavy metal bioavailability, and altering bacterial community structure and function in heavy metal contaminated farmland soils.
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- Yi Hong
- College of Tropical Crops, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- College of Ecology and Environment, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- College of Tropical Crops, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- College of Tropical Crops, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- College of Tropical Crops, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- College of Tropical Crops, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- College of Tropical Crops, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- College of Tropical Crops, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- College of Tropical Crops, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- College of Tropical Crops, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- College of Tropical Crops, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China.
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Sun L, Gong P, Sun Y, Qin Q, Song K, Ye J, Zhang H, Zhou B, Xue Y. Modified chicken manure biochar enhanced the adsorption for Cd 2+ in aqueous and immobilization of Cd in contaminated agricultural soil. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 851:158252. [PMID: 36028042 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.158252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Revised: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Biochar is thought to be good sorbent for heavy metal and exploring ways to increase the efficiency of heavy metal adsorption by biochar is of great importance. Chicken manure biochar was modified with sulfur, hydroxyapatite and MnFe2O4 respectively. The properties and composition of the pristine and modified biochar was characterized. The pH and ash content of biochar was significantly increased after modification. Energy dispersive spectroscopy results showed that biochar modified with sulfur, hydroxyapatite and MnFe2O4 was successfully loaded on S, Ca/P and Fe/Mn respectively. The adsorption kinetic of Cd2+ absorption by pristine and modified biochar was better fitted by the pseudo second-order kinetic model, suggesting that the adsorption of Cd2+ on biochar followed the process of chemisorption. The Cd2+ adsorption isotherms of sulfur modified chicken manure biochar (SCMB), hydroxyapatite modified chicken manure biochar (HCMB) and MnFe2O4 modified chicken manure biochar (FMCMB) was better fitted by Freundlich model, while the Cd2+ adsorption by pristine chicken manure biochar (CMB) was well fitted by Langmuir model. The maximum Cd2+ adsorption capacity of SCMB, HCMB, FMCMB and CMB was 188.20, 111.53, 109.94 and 19.65 mg·g-1 respectively. Quantitative analysis of Cd2+ adsorption mechanism by biochar showed that the contribution of ion exchange for Cd2+ adsorption of CMB accounted for 58 %, while SCMB, HCMB and FMCMB decreased to only 12 %, 8 % and 4 % respectively. Meanwhile, the contribution of precipitation, complexion and metal-Cπ coordination for Cd2+ adsorption increased after modification. Pot experiment showed that application of SCMB significantly increased soil pH value, decreased the bioavailable Cd in soil and Cd uptake by brassica chinensis shoots, suggesting that SCMB can be a potential material for the safety use of Cd contaminated agricultural soil.
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- Lijuan Sun
- ECO-Environment Protection Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201403, China; Shanghai Environmental Protection Monitoring Station of Agriculture, Shanghai, 201403, China
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- ECO-Environment Protection Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201403, China; Shanghai Environmental Protection Monitoring Station of Agriculture, Shanghai, 201403, China
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- ECO-Environment Protection Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201403, China; Shanghai Environmental Protection Monitoring Station of Agriculture, Shanghai, 201403, China
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- ECO-Environment Protection Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201403, China; Shanghai Environmental Protection Monitoring Station of Agriculture, Shanghai, 201403, China
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- ECO-Environment Protection Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201403, China; Shanghai Environmental Protection Monitoring Station of Agriculture, Shanghai, 201403, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai 201418, China
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- ECO-Environment Protection Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201403, China; Shanghai Environmental Protection Monitoring Station of Agriculture, Shanghai, 201403, China
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- ECO-Environment Protection Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201403, China; Shanghai Environmental Protection Monitoring Station of Agriculture, Shanghai, 201403, China
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- ECO-Environment Protection Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201403, China; Shanghai Environmental Protection Monitoring Station of Agriculture, Shanghai, 201403, China.
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Xiang L, Harindintwali JD, Wang F, Redmile-Gordon M, Chang SX, Fu Y, He C, Muhoza B, Brahushi F, Bolan N, Jiang X, Ok YS, Rinklebe J, Schaeffer A, Zhu YG, Tiedje JM, Xing B. Integrating Biochar, Bacteria, and Plants for Sustainable Remediation of Soils Contaminated with Organic Pollutants. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2022; 56:16546-16566. [PMID: 36301703 PMCID: PMC9730858 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.2c02976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
Abstract
The contamination of soil with organic pollutants has been accelerated by agricultural and industrial development and poses a major threat to global ecosystems and human health. Various chemical and physical techniques have been developed to remediate soils contaminated with organic pollutants, but challenges related to cost, efficacy, and toxic byproducts often limit their sustainability. Fortunately, phytoremediation, achieved through the use of plants and associated microbiomes, has shown great promise for tackling environmental pollution; this technology has been tested both in the laboratory and in the field. Plant-microbe interactions further promote the efficacy of phytoremediation, with plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) often used to assist the remediation of organic pollutants. However, the efficiency of microbe-assisted phytoremediation can be impeded by (i) high concentrations of secondary toxins, (ii) the absence of a suitable sink for these toxins, (iii) nutrient limitations, (iv) the lack of continued release of microbial inocula, and (v) the lack of shelter or porous habitats for planktonic organisms. In this regard, biochar affords unparalleled positive attributes that make it a suitable bacterial carrier and soil health enhancer. We propose that several barriers can be overcome by integrating plants, PGPB, and biochar for the remediation of organic pollutants in soil. Here, we explore the mechanisms by which biochar and PGPB can assist plants in the remediation of organic pollutants in soils, and thereby improve soil health. We analyze the cost-effectiveness, feasibility, life cycle, and practicality of this integration for sustainable restoration and management of soil.
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- Leilei Xiang
- CAS
Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China
- University
of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS
Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China
- University
of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS
Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China
- University
of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- Institute
for Environmental Research, RWTH Aachen
University, 52074 Aachen, Germany
- or
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- Department
of Environmental Horticulture, Royal Horticultural
Society, Wisley, Surrey GU23 6QB, U.K.
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- Department
of Renewable Resources, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2R3, Canada
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- CAS
Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China
- University
of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS
Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China
- Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College
of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural
University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China
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- Department
of Agroenvironment and Ecology, Agricultural
University of Tirana, Tirana 1029, Albania
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- School of
Agriculture and Environment, The UWA Institute of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia 6001, Australia
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- CAS
Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China
- University
of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Korea
Biochar Research Center, APRU Sustainable Waste Management Program
& Division of Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic
of Korea
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- Department
of Soil and Groundwater Management, Bergische
Universität, 42285 Wuppertal, Germany
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- Institute
for Environmental Research, RWTH Aachen
University, 52074 Aachen, Germany
- School
of the Environment, State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and
Resource Reuse, Nanjing University, 210023 Nanjing, China
- Key
Laboratory of the Three Gorges Reservoir Region’s Eco-Environment, Chongqing University, 400045 Chongqing, China
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- University
of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- Key
Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China
- State
Key Laboratory of Urban and Regional Ecology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of
Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
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- Center
for Microbial Ecology, Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824, United States
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- Stockbridge
School of Agriculture, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, United States
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Liu K, Liang J, Zhang N, Li G, Xue J, Zhao K, Li Y, Yu F. Global perspectives for biochar application in the remediation of heavy metal-contaminated soil: a bibliometric analysis over the past three decades. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2022; 25:1052-1066. [PMID: 36469579 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2022.2128038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Herein, 7,308 relevant documents on biochar application for the remediation of heavy metal (HM)-contaminated soil (BARHMCS) from 1991 to 2020 were extracted from the Web of Science Core Collection and subjected to bibliometric and knowledge mapping analyses to provide a global perspective. The results showed that (1) the number of publications increased over time and could be divided into two subperiods, i.e., the slow growth period (SGP) and rapid growth period (RGP), according to whether the annual publication number was ≥300. (2) A total of 126 countries, 741 institutions, and 1,021 scholars have contributed to this field. (3) These studies are mainly published in Science of the Total Environment, Chemosphere, etc., and are mainly based on the categories of environmental science, soil science, and environmental engineering. (4) The top five keyword clusters for the SGP were biochar, biochar, sorption, charcoal, and HMs, and those for the RGP were adsorption, black carbon, nitrous oxide, cadmium, and pyrolysis. (5) The main knowledge domains and the most cited references during the SGP and RGP were discussed. (6) Future directions are related to biochar application for plant remediation, the mitigation of climate change through increased carbon sequestration, biochar modification, and biochar for HMs and multiple organic pollutants.
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- Kehui Liu
- Key Laboratory of Ecology of Rare and Endangered Species and Environmental Protection, Ministry of Education, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, China
- The Guangxi Key Laboratory of Landscape Resources Conservation and Sustainable Utilization in Lijiang River Basin, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ecology of Rare and Endangered Species and Environmental Protection, Ministry of Education, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, China
- The Guangxi Key Laboratory of Landscape Resources Conservation and Sustainable Utilization in Lijiang River Basin, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ecology of Rare and Endangered Species and Environmental Protection, Ministry of Education, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, China
- The Guangxi Key Laboratory of Landscape Resources Conservation and Sustainable Utilization in Lijiang River Basin, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ecology of Rare and Endangered Species and Environmental Protection, Ministry of Education, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, China
- The Guangxi Key Laboratory of Landscape Resources Conservation and Sustainable Utilization in Lijiang River Basin, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ecology of Rare and Endangered Species and Environmental Protection, Ministry of Education, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, China
- The Guangxi Key Laboratory of Landscape Resources Conservation and Sustainable Utilization in Lijiang River Basin, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ecology of Rare and Endangered Species and Environmental Protection, Ministry of Education, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, China
- The Guangxi Key Laboratory of Landscape Resources Conservation and Sustainable Utilization in Lijiang River Basin, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ecology of Rare and Endangered Species and Environmental Protection, Ministry of Education, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, China
- College of Environment and Resource, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ecology of Rare and Endangered Species and Environmental Protection, Ministry of Education, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, China
- College of Environment and Resource, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, China
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Zou C, Xu Z, Nie F, Guan K, Li J. Application of hydroxyapatite-modified carbonized rice husk for the adsorption of Cr(VI) from aqueous solution. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.121137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Ferlazzo A, Bressi V, Espro C, Iannazzo D, Piperopoulos E, Neri G. Electrochemical determination of nitrites and sulfites by using waste-derived nanobiochar. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2022.117071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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