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Baloch SB, Ali S, Bernas J, Moudrý J, Konvalina P, Mushtaq Z, Murindangabo YT, Onyebuchi EF, Baloch FB, Ahmad M, Saeed Q, Mustafa A. Wood ash application for crop production, amelioration of soil acidity and contaminated environments. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 357:141865. [PMID: 38570047 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141865] [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: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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Agriculture is vital to human life and economic development even though it may have a detrimental influence on soil quality. Agricultural activities can deteriorate the soil quality, endangers the ecosystem health and functioning, food safety, and human health. To resolve the problem of soil degradation, alternative soil conditioners such as wood ash are being explored for their potential to improve soil-plant systems. This study provides an overview of the production, properties, and effects of wood ash on soil properties, crop productivity, and environmental remediation. A comprehensive search of relevant databases was conducted in order to locate and assess original research publications on the use of wood ash in agricultural and environmental management. According to the findings, wood ash, a byproduct of burning wood, may improve the structure, water-holding capacity, nutrient availability, and buffering capacity of soil as well as other physico-chemical, and biological attributes of soil. Wood ash has also been shown to increase agricultural crop yields and help with the remediation of polluted regions. Wood ash treatment, however, has been linked to several adverse effects, such as increased trace element concentrations and altered microbial activity. The examination found that wood ash could be a promising material to be used as soil conditioner and an alternative supply of nutrients for agricultural soils, while, wood ash contributes to soil improvement and environmental remediation, highlighting its potential as a sustainable solution for addressing soil degradation and promoting environmental sustainability in agricultural systems.
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- Sadia Babar Baloch
- Department of Agroecosystems, Faculty of Agriculture and Technology, University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice, Branišovská 1645/31A, 37005, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic
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- Department of Agroecosystems, Faculty of Agriculture and Technology, University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice, Branišovská 1645/31A, 37005, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic
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- Department of Agroecosystems, Faculty of Agriculture and Technology, University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice, Branišovská 1645/31A, 37005, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic
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- Department of Agroecosystems, Faculty of Agriculture and Technology, University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice, Branišovská 1645/31A, 37005, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic
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- Department of Agroecosystems, Faculty of Agriculture and Technology, University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice, Branišovská 1645/31A, 37005, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic
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- Department of Soil Science, University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Agroecosystems, Faculty of Agriculture and Technology, University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice, Branišovská 1645/31A, 37005, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic
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- Department of Agroecosystems, Faculty of Agriculture and Technology, University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice, Branišovská 1645/31A, 37005, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic
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- College of Land and Environment, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 12, 110866, China
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- Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Key Laboratory of Vegetation Restoration and Management of Degraded Ecosystems, South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510650, China
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- Key Laboratory of Vegetation Restoration and Management of Degraded Ecosystems, South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510650, China.
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Liu S, Pan Y, Jin X, Zhao S, Xu X, Chen Y, Shen Z, Chen C. A novel Biochar-PGPB strategy for simultaneous soil remediation and safe vegetable production. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 356:124254. [PMID: 38815893 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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There is currently increasing pressure on agriculture to simultaneously remediate soil and ensure safe agricultural production. In this study, we investigate the potential of a novel combination of biochar and plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) as a promising approach. Two types of biochar, corn stover and rice husk-derived, were used in combination with a PGPB strain, Bacillus sp. PGP5, to remediate Cd and Pb co-contaminated soil and enhance lettuce performance. The contaminated soil was pre-incubated with biochar prior to PGP5 inoculation. The combined application of biochar and PGPB reduced the diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA) -extractable Cd and Pb concentrations in the soil by 46.45%-55.96% and 42.08%-44.83%, respectively. Additionally, this combined application increased lettuce yield by 23.37%-65.39% and decreased Cd and Pb concentrations in the edible parts of the lettuce by 57.39%-68.04% and 13.57%-32.50%. The combined application showed a better promotion on lettuce growth by facilitating chlorophyll synthesis and reducing oxidative stress. These demonstrated a synergistic effect between biochar and PGPB. Furthermore, our study elucidated the specific role of the biochar-PGPB combination in soil microbial communities. Biochar application promoted the survival of PGP5 in the soil. The impact of biochar or PGPB on microbial communities was found to be most significant in the early stage, while the development of plants had a greater influence on rhizosphere microbial communities in later stage. Plants showed a tendency to recruit plant-associated microbes, such as Cyanobacteria, to facilitate growth processes. Notably, the combined application of biochar and PGPB expedited the assembly of microbial communities, enabling them more closely with the rhizosphere microbial communities in late stage of plant development and thus enhancing their effects on promoting plant growth. This study highlights the "accelerating" advantage of the biochar-PGPB combination in the assembly of rhizosphere microbiomes and offers a new strategy for simultaneous soil remediation and safe agricultural production.
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- Sijia Liu
- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Life and Environmental Science, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Centre for Solid Organic Waste Resource Utilization, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Centre for Solid Organic Waste Resource Utilization, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Centre for Solid Organic Waste Resource Utilization, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, Jiangsu, China.
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Rajput P, Kumar P, Priya AK, Kumari S, Shiade SRG, Rajput VD, Fathi A, Pradhan A, Sarfraz R, Sushkova S, Mandzhieva S, Minkina T, Soldatov A, Wong MH, Rensing C. Nanomaterials and biochar mediated remediation of emerging contaminants. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 916:170064. [PMID: 38242481 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170064] [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: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
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The unrestricted release of various toxic substances into the environment is a critical global issue, gaining increased attention in modern society. Many of these substances are pristine to various environmental compartments known as contaminants/emerging contaminants (ECs). Nanoparticles and emerging sorbents enhanced remediation is a compelling methodology exhibiting great potential in addressing EC-related issues and facilitating their elimination from the environment, particularly those compounds that demonstrate eco-toxicity and pose considerable challenges in terms of removal. It provides a novel technique enabling the secure and sustainable removal of various ECs, including persistent organic compounds, microplastics, phthalate, etc. This extensive review presents a critical perspective on the current advancements and potential outcomes of nano-enhanced remediation techniques such as photocatalysis, nano-sensing, nano-enhanced sorbents, bio/phyto-remediation, which are applied to clean-up the natural environment. In addition, when dealing with residual contaminants, special attention is paid to both health and environmental implications; therefore, an evaluation of the long-term sustainability of nano-enhanced remediation methods has been considered. The integrated mechanical approaches were thoroughly discussed and presented in graphical forms. Thus, the critical evaluation of the integrated use of most emerging remediation technologies will open a new dimension in environmental safety and clean-up program.
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- Department of Botany, MMV, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Agronomy, Ayatollah Amoli Branch, Islamic Azad University, Amol, Iran
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- Centre of Molecular and Environmental Biology (CBMA), Campus of Gualtar, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal; IB-S - Institute of Science and Innovation for Bio-Sustainability, University of Minho, Campus of Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- Institute of Environmental Microbiology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don 344006, Russia; Consortium on Health, Environment, Education, and Research (CHEER), Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, Hong Kong, China
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- Institute of Environmental Microbiology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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Williams JM, Thomas SC. High-carbon wood ash biochar for mine tailings restoration: A field assessment of planted tree performance and metals uptake. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 901:165861. [PMID: 37516177 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.165861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/31/2023]
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Unique properties of biochar render it appealing for revegetating and decontaminating historic, barren, and chemically complex mine tailings. Bottom ash from bioenergy facilities can contain high levels of charcoal residue, and thus qualify as a type of biochar; the wide availability of this material at low cost makes it of particular interest in the context of tailings remediation. Nevertheless, bottom ash is variable and often contains residual toxic metal/loids that could be phytoabsorbed into plant tissues. We implemented a replicated field trial on historic contaminated metal mine tailings in Northern Ontario (Canada) over a range of high‑carbon wood ash biochar (HCWAB) dosages (0-30 t/ha) to evaluate tree and substrate responses. Sapling survivorship and aboveground biomass growth were quantified over a 4-year period; substrate chemical parameters were measured using acid-digestion and ICP-MS, as well as ion exchange resin probes. To assess elemental composition of sapling tissues, we used electron probe microanalysis combined with laser-ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) on intact samples across the range of dosages applied. Survival and growth of saplings peaked at mid-range ash dosages of 3-6 t/ha. Similarly, substrate ion availability of P, K, and Zn were stable at lower dosages, but increased above 6 t/ha. The trace amounts of toxic metal/loids of concern measured in wood ash (As, Cd, Cu, and Pb) did not result in significantly increased sapling tissue concentrations at low to moderate dosages, but in some cases tissue contaminant levels were elevated at the highest dosage examined (30 t/ha). Our findings highlight the potential for high‑carbon wood ash biochar to be used for metal mine restoration at low to moderate dosages.
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- Jasmine M Williams
- Institute of Forestry and Conservation, University of Toronto, 33 Willcocks St., Toronto M5S 3B3, Canada.
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- Institute of Forestry and Conservation, University of Toronto, 33 Willcocks St., Toronto M5S 3B3, Canada
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Yadav R, Tripathi P, Singh RP, Khare P. Assessment of soil enzymatic resilience in chlorpyrifos contaminated soils by biochar aided Pelargonium graveolens L. plantation. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:7040-7055. [PMID: 36029442 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-22679-5] [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: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Chlorpyrifos (CP), a broad-spectrum organophosphorus insecticide, is known for deleterious effects on soil enzymatic activities. Hence, the present study aims to examine the resilience effect of biochar (BC) aided Pelargonium graveolens L. plantation on enzymatic activities of chlorpyrifos contaminated soil. The two chlorpyrifos contaminated agriculture soils (with concentrations: S1: 46.1 and S2: 95.5 mg kg-1) were taken for the pot experiment. The plant biomass, plant growth parameters, soil microbial biomass, and enzymatic activities such as alkaline phosphatase, N-acetyl glucosaminidase, aryl sulphatase, cellulase, β-glucosidase, dehydrogenase, phenoloxidase, and peroxidase enzymes were examined. Ecoenzyme activities and their stoichiometry were used to enumerate the different indices including geometric mean, weighted mean, biochemical activity indices, integrated biological response, treated-soil quality index, and vector analysis in all treatments. The results of the study demonstrated that the biochar incorporation enhanced the tolerance of P. graveolens (from 42-45% to 55-67%) in chlorpyrifos contaminated soil and reduced the CP accumulation in plants. A reduction in the inhibitory effect of chlorpyrifos on soil enzymatic activities and plant growth by BC incorporation was observed along with an increase in the activities of ecoenzymes (16.7-18.6%) in soil. The investigation indicated more microbial investments in C and P than that in N acquisition under CP stress. The BC amendment catalyzed the activities of lignin and cellulose-degrading enzymes and enhanced nutrition acquisition. The CP contamination and BC amendment have no significant effect on the oil quality of P. graveolens. The study demonstrated that BC-aided P. graveolens plantation offers sustainable phytotechnology for CP contaminated soil with an economic return.
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- Ranu Yadav
- Crop Production and Protection Division, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Near Kukrail Picnic Spot, P.O. CIMAP, Lucknow, 226015, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
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- Crop Production and Protection Division, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Near Kukrail Picnic Spot, P.O. CIMAP, Lucknow, 226015, India
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- Crop Production and Protection Division, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Near Kukrail Picnic Spot, P.O. CIMAP, Lucknow, 226015, India
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- Crop Production and Protection Division, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Near Kukrail Picnic Spot, P.O. CIMAP, Lucknow, 226015, India.
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India.
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Sun C, Bei K, Liu Y, Pan Z. Humic Acid Improves Greenhouse Tomato Quality and Bacterial Richness in Rhizosphere Soil. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:29823-29831. [PMID: 36061675 PMCID: PMC9434616 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c02663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Humic acid (HA) has attracted increasing attention as a new type of organic fertilizer in horticultural production, such as greenhouse-planted cherry tomato. However, we need more information to evaluate the effects of HA on soil rhizosphere bacteria and tomato performance under greenhouse conditions. In this study, greenhouse-planted cherry tomato was observed with HA added at dosages of 1500, 3000, 4500, and 6000 kg·ha-1, respectively. The other two organic fertilizers [farmyard manure (FM) and commercial organic fertilizer (COF)], were used as comparison with a dosage of 3000 kg·ha-1. Illumina MiSeq sequencing was conducted for bacterial diversity analysis, and tomato quality analysis based on total soluble solids, titratable acid, and sugar-acid ratio was performed for different fertilizer treatments. The results revealed that HA application resulted in the best flavor, compared to CK without the organic fertilizer used and with the other two organic fertilizers. The Chaol estimator and Shannon index showed that fertilizer addition decreased microbial diversity but increased species richness. At a dosage of 3000 kg·ha-1, the effects of different fertilizers were ranked as HA > FM > COF. Our findings offered suggestions to reasonably optimize cherry tomato organic fertilizer application.
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- Caixia Sun
- College
of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, China
- Institute
of Quality and Nutrition for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China
- State
Key Laboratory for Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Key Lab for Pesticide Residue Detection of Ministry
of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Hangzhou 310021, China
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- College
of Life and Environmental Science, Wenzhou
University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Institute
of Quality and Nutrition for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China
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- College
of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, China
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Multidisciplinary Approach to Agricultural Biomass Ash Usage for Earthworks in Road Construction. MATERIALS 2022; 15:ma15134529. [PMID: 35806653 PMCID: PMC9267300 DOI: 10.3390/ma15134529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Revised: 06/22/2022] [Accepted: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Agricultural biomass has great bioenergy potential due to its availability, and it is a carbon-free energy source. During biomass incineration, biomass ash is formed, which is still considered as a waste without proper disposal and management solutions. Various biomass ash utilization options were investigated, mainly concerning engineering issues (the mechanical characterization of newly produced building materials or products), and there is a lack of knowledge of environmental issues arising from this “waste” material utilization in civil engineering practice. The main aim of this research is discussion of a different agricultural biomass characteristics as a fuel, the impact of agricultural biomass ashes (ABA) on the mechanical properties of stabilized soil with a particular emphasis on the environmental impacts within this kind of waste management. The results of this study indicate improved geotechnical characteristics of low-plasticity clay stabilized by lime/ABA binder. In addition to mechanical characterization for materials embedded in road embankments and subgrades, appropriate environmental risk assessment needs to be performed, and the results of this study indicate that the amount of ABAs added to the soil for roadworks should not have adverse effects on the soil fauna in the surrounding environment.
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El-Naggar A, Chang SX, Cai Y, Lee YH, Wang J, Wang SL, Ryu C, Rinklebe J, Sik Ok Y. Mechanistic insights into the (im)mobilization of arsenic, cadmium, lead, and zinc in a multi-contaminated soil treated with different biochars. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2021; 156:106638. [PMID: 34030072 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2021.106638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2020] [Revised: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 05/09/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The effect and mechanistic evidence of biochar on the (im)mobilization of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in multi-contaminated soils, with respect to the role of surface-functional groups and organic/inorganic compounds of biochar, are poorly understood. Herein, biochars produced from grass residues, rice straw, and wood were applied to a mining-soil contaminated with As, Cd, Pb, and Zn for 473-d. Biochars did not reduce the mobilization of Cd and Zn, whereas they simultaneously exhibited disparate effects on As and Pb mobilization. The phenolic hydroxyl and carboxylic groups on the wood biochar's surfaces promoted the conversion of Pb2+ into PbCO3/Pb(OH)2 and/or PbO, minimally by the rice and grass biochars. Rice and grass biochars led to the dissolution of scorodite and the formation of less stable forms of Fe-oxide-bound As (i.e., goethite and ferrihydrite); furthermore, it resulted in the reduction of As(V) to As(III). The PTEs mobilization and phytoavailability was mainly governed by the release of dissolved aliphatic- and aromatic-carbon, chloride, sulfur chemistry, phosphate competition, and the electrostatic repulsion in biochar-treated soils. In conclusion, pristine-biochar has a limited impact on the remediation of multi-contaminated soils, and the use of modified-biochar, possessing higher surface areas and functionality and active exchange sites, are preferred under such conditions.
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- Ali El-Naggar
- Korea Biochar Research Center, APRU Sustainable Waste Management Program & Division of Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea; Department of Soil Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11241, Egypt; State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Silviculture, Zhejiang A & F University, Lin'an 311300, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Silviculture, Zhejiang A & F University, Lin'an 311300, China; Department of Renewable Resources, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2H1, Canada
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- State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Silviculture, Zhejiang A & F University, Lin'an 311300, China
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- Division of Environmental Agriculture Research, Gyeongsangnam-do Agricultural Research & Extension Services, Jinju 52773, Republic of Korea
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Geochemistry, Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guiyang 550081, China; 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 Agricultural Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan, ROC
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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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; Department of Environment, Energy, and Geoinformatics, Sejong University, Seoul 05006, Republic of Korea.
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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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Lebrun M, Miard F, Bucci A, Fougère L, Nandillon R, Naclerio G, Scippa GS, Destandeau E, Morabito D, Bourgerie S. The rhizosphere of Salix viminalis plants after a phytostabilization process assisted by biochar, compost, and iron grit: chemical and (micro)-biological analyses. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:47447-47462. [PMID: 33895948 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-14113-z] [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: 01/23/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Amendments, such as biochar, compost, and iron grit, used in phytostabilization studies, showed positive effects on soil physico-chemical properties, plant growth, and the microbial community. However, assisted phytostabilization studies do not always focus on the rhizosphere area where soil, plants, and microorganisms are affected by the amendments and plants and microorganisms can also interact with each other. The aims of this study were to evaluate the effects of amendment application on the exudation of organic acids by Salix viminalis plant roots, as well as the effects of amendments and plant development on the soil CHNS contents and the microbial community activity and diversity, assessed by measuring enzyme activities and using Biolog EcoPlatesTM tests and next-generation sequencing analyses. The results of the mesocosm experiment showed that soil C, H, and N contents were increased by amendment application, especially biochar and compost, while the one of S decreased. Enzyme activities, microbial activity, and diversity were also increased by the addition of amendments, except iron grit alone. Finally, the quantity of organic acids exuded by roots were little affected by amendments, which could in part explain the reduced effect of plant development on soil chemical and microbiological parameters. In conclusion, this study showed in particular that biochar and compost were beneficial for the soil CHN contents and the microbial community while affecting poorly Salix viminalis root exudates.
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- Manhattan Lebrun
- INRA USC1328, LBLGC EA1207, University of Orléans, rue de Chartres, BP 6759, 45067, Orléans Cedex 2, France
- Department of Biosciences and Territory, University of Molise, Pesche, IS, Italy
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- INRA USC1328, LBLGC EA1207, University of Orléans, rue de Chartres, BP 6759, 45067, Orléans Cedex 2, France
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- Department of Biosciences and Territory, University of Molise, Pesche, IS, Italy
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- CNRS, ICOA, UMR 7311, University of Orléans, 45067, Orléans, France
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- INRA USC1328, LBLGC EA1207, University of Orléans, rue de Chartres, BP 6759, 45067, Orléans Cedex 2, France
- French Geological Survey (BRGM), Orléans, France
- Environmental Consulting Engineering, IDDEA, Olivet, France
- ISTO, UMR 7327, CNRS/Orleans University, Orléans, France
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- Department of Biosciences and Territory, University of Molise, Pesche, IS, Italy
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- Department of Biosciences and Territory, University of Molise, Pesche, IS, Italy
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- INRA USC1328, LBLGC EA1207, University of Orléans, rue de Chartres, BP 6759, 45067, Orléans Cedex 2, France
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- INRA USC1328, LBLGC EA1207, University of Orléans, rue de Chartres, BP 6759, 45067, Orléans Cedex 2, France.
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Bilias F, Nikoli T, Kalderis D, Gasparatos D. Towards a Soil Remediation Strategy Using Biochar: Effects on Soil Chemical Properties and Bioavailability of Potentially Toxic Elements. TOXICS 2021; 9:184. [PMID: 34437502 PMCID: PMC8402515 DOI: 10.3390/toxics9080184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2021] [Revised: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Soil contamination with potentially toxic elements (PTEs) is considered one of the most severe environmental threats, while among remediation strategies, research on the application of soil amendments has received important consideration. This review highlights the effects of biochar application on soil properties and the bioavailability of potentially toxic elements describing research areas of intense current and emerging activity. Using a visual scientometric analysis, our study shows that between 2019 and 2020, research sub-fields like earthworm activities and responses, greenhouse gass emissions, and low molecular weight organic acids have gained most of the attention when biochar was investigated for soil remediation purposes. Moreover, biomasses like rice straw, sewage sludge, and sawdust were found to be the most commonly used feedstocks for biochar production. The effect of biochar on soil chemistry and different mechanisms responsible for PTEs' immobilization with biochar, are also briefly reported. Special attention is also given to specific PTEs most commonly found at contaminated soils, including Cu, Zn, Ni, Cr, Pb, Cd, and As, and therefore are more extensively revised in this paper. This review also addresses some of the issues in developing innovative methodologies for engineered biochars, introduced alongside some suggestions which intend to form a more focused soil remediation strategy.
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- Fotis Bilias
- Soil Science Laboratory, Soil Science and Agricultural Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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- Laboratory of Soil Science and Plant Diagnostics, Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania, 73100 Chania, Greece;
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Hellenic Mediterranean University, 73133 Chania, Greece;
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- Laboratory of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Agricultural University of Athens, 11855 Athens, Greece
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Zhu J, Gao W, Ge L, Zhao W, Zhang G, Niu Y. Immobilization properties and adsorption mechanism of nickel(II) in soil by biochar combined with humic acid-wood vinegar. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2021; 215:112159. [PMID: 33799133 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.112159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2020] [Revised: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 03/14/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Biochar (BC) combined with humic acid (HA) and wood vinegar (WV) was designed and prepared as an inexpensive, effective, and environmentally friendly immobilization material (BHW) for metal-polluted soil. The influences of the wood vinegar and humic acid on the immobilization properties and adsorption mechanism of this new material were also investigated. The remediation performance was evaluated using a laboratory-made, nickel-contaminated soil with a Ni2+ concentration of 200 mg per kg surface soil (top 20 cm from agricultural land). The results indicated that the immobilization ratio sequence of nickel (II) in the soil was BC< BH< BHW. The maximum adsorption capacity increased in the same order: BC< BH< BHW. All three adsorption isotherms were better fitted by the Freundlich model, which were consistent with the surface heterogeneity of the remediation materials. The cause of this surface heterogeneous migration may be due to the increase in oxygen-containing groups in the BC introduced by the HA and WV. The WV can increase the number of the oxygen-containing groups in the BC combined with HA, which enhanced the adsorption and immobilization of Ni2+ ions. The results suggested that BHW is recommended for the remediation of metal-contaminated soils, because of its high efficacy, economic feasibility, environmental and food safety.
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- Junfeng Zhu
- Key Laboratory of Degraded and Unused Land Consolidation Engineering, the Ministry of Natural Resources of the People's Republic of China, 710075, China; Shaanxi Key Research Laboratory of Chemical Additives, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an 710021, China.
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- Shaanxi Key Research Laboratory of Chemical Additives, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Degraded and Unused Land Consolidation Engineering, the Ministry of Natural Resources of the People's Republic of China, 710075, China
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- Shaanxi Key Research Laboratory of Chemical Additives, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- Shaanxi Key Research Laboratory of Chemical Additives, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- Shaanxi Key Research Laboratory of Chemical Additives, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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Romdhane L, Ebinezer LB, Panozzo A, Barion G, Dal Cortivo C, Radhouane L, Vamerali T. Effects of Soil Amendment With Wood Ash on Transpiration, Growth, and Metal Uptake in Two Contrasting Maize ( Zea mays L.) Hybrids to Drought Tolerance. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2021; 12:661909. [PMID: 34093619 PMCID: PMC8173060 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2021.661909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2021] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Wood ash as a soil amendment has gained wide spread acceptance in the recent years as a sustainable alternative to chemical fertilizers, although information regarding the effects of its application on maize growth and yield in the context of climate change and increasing drought severity is lacking till date. In the present study, field and pot trials were carried out at the experimental farm of the University of Padova at Legnaro (NE Italy) in a silty-loam soil in order to investigate the effects of soil amendment with wood ash (0.1% w/w, incorporated into the 0.2-m top soil) on the bioavailability of mineral elements and their uptake by maize. Characteristics analyzed included plant growth, leaf transpiration dynamics, and productivity in two contrasting hybrids, P1921 (drought sensitive) and D24 (drought tolerant). Wood ash contained relevant amounts of Ca, K, Mg, P, and S, and hazardous levels of Zn (732 mg kg-1), Pb (527 mg kg-1), and Cu (129 mg kg-1), although no significant changes in total soil element concentration, pH, and electrical conductivity were detected in open field. Ash application led to a general increasing trend of diethylene triamine penta-acetic acid (DTPA)-extractable of various elements, bringing to higher grain P in D24 hybrid, and Zn and Ni reductions in P1921 hybrid. Here, the results demonstrated that ash amendment enhanced shoot growth and the number of leaves, causing a reduction of harvest index, without affecting grain yield in both hybrids. The most relevant result was a retarded inhibition of leaf transpiration under artificial progressive water stress, particularly in the drought-tolerant D24 hybrid that could be sustained by root growth improvements in the field across the whole 0-1.5 m soil profile in D24, and in the amended top soil in P1921. It is concluded that woody ash can be profitably exploited in maize fertilization for enhancing shoot and root growth and drought tolerance, thanks to morphological and physiological improvements, although major benefits are expected to be achieved in drought tolerant hybrids. Attention should be payed when using ash derived by metal contaminated wood stocks to avoid any health risk in food uses.
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- Leila Romdhane
- Laboratoire Sciences et Techniques Agronomiques (LR16INRAT05), National Institute of Agricultural Research (INRAT), University of Carthage, Ariana, Tunisia
- Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and the Environment, University of Padua, Legnaro, Italy
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- Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and the Environment, University of Padua, Legnaro, Italy
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- Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and the Environment, University of Padua, Legnaro, Italy
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- Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and the Environment, University of Padua, Legnaro, Italy
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- Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and the Environment, University of Padua, Legnaro, Italy
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- Laboratoire Sciences et Techniques Agronomiques (LR16INRAT05), National Institute of Agricultural Research (INRAT), University of Carthage, Ariana, Tunisia
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- Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and the Environment, University of Padua, Legnaro, Italy
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The Effect of Granular Activated Carbon and Biochar on the Availability of Cu and Zn to Hordeum sativum Distichum in Contaminated Soil. PLANTS 2021; 10:plants10050841. [PMID: 33922010 PMCID: PMC8143515 DOI: 10.3390/plants10050841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2021] [Revised: 04/18/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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The presence of heavy metals in the soil could impose serious problems on soil-plant systems due to the accumulation of heavy metals in plants. Even vital elements such as Cu and Zn have a toxic effect in the case of excessive intake by living organisms. The present work aimed to investigate the content of loosely bound (exchangeable, complexed, and specifically sorbed) compounds of Cu and Zn and their availability to spring barley (Hordeum sativum distichum) in contaminated Haplic Chernozem soil under the conditions of a model experiment (five approximate permissible concentrations (APC) and 10 APC of metal). Changes in the bioavailability of the metals upon application of carbon sorbents were observed. An increase in loosely bound metal compounds has been shown under conditions of soil contamination with metals (up to 57% of the total content). The increase in the availability of Cu in the soil was mainly due to the formation of complexed metal forms with organic matter (up to 17%). The availability of Zn was found to be associated with an increase in exchangeable (up to 21%) and specifically sorbed compounds (up to 27%). Granular activated carbon (GAC) and biochar have high sorption properties. A decrease in the content of loosely bound compounds of metals was established, especially in the most mobile forms such as exchangeable and complexed forms. The introduction of sorbents into the soil opened up a new venue for binding heavy metals in situ, eventually leading to a decrease in their bioavailability. The inactivation of Cu and Zn in the soil upon the application of sorbents led to a decrease in metal absorption by spring barley. The highest efficiency of biochar application was established at a dose of 2.5% and 5% in soil contaminations of 5 APC and 10 APC of Cu or Zn. The efficiency of the use of sorbents was more influenced by the dose of application than by the type of sorbent. There was no significant difference between biochar and GAC. Stabilization and inactivation of metals may improve soil fertility and plant growth.
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Brami C, Pérès G, Menasseri-Aubry S, Byers-Woods JD, Jacquet T, Lowe CN. Effect of Miscanthus × giganteus ash on survival, biomass, reproduction and avoidance behaviour of the endogeic earthworm Aporrectodea caliginosa. ECOTOXICOLOGY (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2021; 30:431-440. [PMID: 33638753 DOI: 10.1007/s10646-021-02369-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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To achieve the EU's targets for reducing energy production from fossil fuels, the use of energy crops, such as Miscanthus × giganteus, is increasing resulting in a corresponding increase in waste ash from incineration. The chemical properties of Miscanthus ash (e.g. phosphorus and potassium content) may allow this waste material (currently landfilled) to be used as a fertiliser, but no information exists on the effect of the ash on the biological properties of soil. The main aim of this study was to determine the potential impact of Miscanthus ash on earthworms by assessing the effect on survival, change in biomass, reproduction and avoidance behaviour of the geophagous, soil dwelling earthworm, Aporrectodea caliginosa. Tests utilised a range of Miscanthus ash doses from 0 to 50 t ha-1 (0, 1, 2.5, 5, 10, 25, 50). Results showed that Miscanthus ash had no significant impact on A. caliginosa survival, biomass and reproduction, but negative trends were observed for biomass from 2.5 t ha-1 and for reproduction from 10 t ha-1. In contrast, a significant avoidance response was observed in the 25 and 50 t ha-1 treatment and according to ISO guideline 17512 there is a negative impact of the Miscanthus ash on soil habitat function at 25 t ha-1 and above as more than 80% of earthworms were in the control soil. It is suggested that this negative effect on soil habitat function could be attributed to a range of factors including the presence of heavy metals in the ash and a change in substrate pH, texture and/or osmotic stress. Further laboratory-based studies conducted over extended time periods with a more refined range of ash doses and associated field-based studies are required to validate the results and determine a more precise assessment of the threshold ash value inducing a loss of soil habitat function.
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- Claire Brami
- UMR SAS, Institut Agro, INRAE, 35000, Rennes, France.
- University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK.
- Phytorestore, 53 avenue Philippe Auguste, 75011, Paris, France.
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- UMR SAS, Institut Agro, INRAE, 35000, Rennes, France
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- Phytorestore, 53 avenue Philippe Auguste, 75011, Paris, France
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Hailegnaw NS, Mercl F, Kulhánek M, Száková J, Tlustoš P. Co-application of high temperature biochar with 3,4-dimethylpyrazole-phosphate treated ammonium sulphate improves nitrogen use efficiency in maize. Sci Rep 2021; 11:5711. [PMID: 33707651 PMCID: PMC7952707 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-85308-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2020] [Accepted: 02/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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This study aimed on the increasing nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) of maize via the use of high temperature produced biochar (700 °C). Maize was grown to maturity on two contrasting soils (acidic Cambisol and neutral Chernozem) in pots with a treatment of biochar co-applied with ammonium sulphate stabilised by a nitrification inhibitor (3,4-dimethylpyrazole-phosphate, DMPP) or un-stabilised. The combination of biochar with ammonium sulphate containing DMPP increased maize biomass yield up to 14%, N uptake up to 34% and NUE up to 13.7% compared to the sole application of ammonium sulphate containing DMPP. However, the combination of biochar with un-stabilised ammonium sulphate (without DMPP) had a soil-specific influence and increased maize biomass only by 3.8%, N uptake by 27% and NUE by 11% only in acidic Cambisol. Further, the biochar was able to increase the uptake of phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) in both stabilised and un-stabilised treatments of ammonium sulphate. Generally, this study demonstrated a superior effect from the combined application of biochar with ammonium sulphate containing DMPP, which improved NUE, uptake of P, K and increased maize biomass yield. Such a combination may lead to higher efficiency of fertilisation practices and reduce the amount of N fertiliser to be applied.
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- Niguss Solomon Hailegnaw
- Department of Agro-Environmental Chemistry and Plant Nutrition, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kamýcká 129Prague 6, 16500, Suchdol, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Agro-Environmental Chemistry and Plant Nutrition, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kamýcká 129Prague 6, 16500, Suchdol, Czech Republic
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- Department of Agro-Environmental Chemistry and Plant Nutrition, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kamýcká 129Prague 6, 16500, Suchdol, Czech Republic
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- Department of Agro-Environmental Chemistry and Plant Nutrition, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kamýcká 129Prague 6, 16500, Suchdol, Czech Republic
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- Department of Agro-Environmental Chemistry and Plant Nutrition, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kamýcká 129Prague 6, 16500, Suchdol, Czech Republic
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Romdhane L, Ebinezer LB, Panozzo A, Barion G, Dal Cortivo C, Radhouane L, Vamerali T. Effects of Soil Amendment With Wood Ash on Transpiration, Growth, and Metal Uptake in Two Contrasting Maize ( Zea mays L.) Hybrids to Drought Tolerance. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2021. [PMID: 34093619 DOI: 10.3390/agronomy11010178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Wood ash as a soil amendment has gained wide spread acceptance in the recent years as a sustainable alternative to chemical fertilizers, although information regarding the effects of its application on maize growth and yield in the context of climate change and increasing drought severity is lacking till date. In the present study, field and pot trials were carried out at the experimental farm of the University of Padova at Legnaro (NE Italy) in a silty-loam soil in order to investigate the effects of soil amendment with wood ash (0.1% w/w, incorporated into the 0.2-m top soil) on the bioavailability of mineral elements and their uptake by maize. Characteristics analyzed included plant growth, leaf transpiration dynamics, and productivity in two contrasting hybrids, P1921 (drought sensitive) and D24 (drought tolerant). Wood ash contained relevant amounts of Ca, K, Mg, P, and S, and hazardous levels of Zn (732 mg kg-1), Pb (527 mg kg-1), and Cu (129 mg kg-1), although no significant changes in total soil element concentration, pH, and electrical conductivity were detected in open field. Ash application led to a general increasing trend of diethylene triamine penta-acetic acid (DTPA)-extractable of various elements, bringing to higher grain P in D24 hybrid, and Zn and Ni reductions in P1921 hybrid. Here, the results demonstrated that ash amendment enhanced shoot growth and the number of leaves, causing a reduction of harvest index, without affecting grain yield in both hybrids. The most relevant result was a retarded inhibition of leaf transpiration under artificial progressive water stress, particularly in the drought-tolerant D24 hybrid that could be sustained by root growth improvements in the field across the whole 0-1.5 m soil profile in D24, and in the amended top soil in P1921. It is concluded that woody ash can be profitably exploited in maize fertilization for enhancing shoot and root growth and drought tolerance, thanks to morphological and physiological improvements, although major benefits are expected to be achieved in drought tolerant hybrids. Attention should be payed when using ash derived by metal contaminated wood stocks to avoid any health risk in food uses.
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- Leila Romdhane
- Laboratoire Sciences et Techniques Agronomiques (LR16INRAT05), National Institute of Agricultural Research (INRAT), University of Carthage, Ariana, Tunisia
- Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and the Environment, University of Padua, Legnaro, Italy
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- Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and the Environment, University of Padua, Legnaro, Italy
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- Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and the Environment, University of Padua, Legnaro, Italy
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- Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and the Environment, University of Padua, Legnaro, Italy
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- Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and the Environment, University of Padua, Legnaro, Italy
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- Laboratoire Sciences et Techniques Agronomiques (LR16INRAT05), National Institute of Agricultural Research (INRAT), University of Carthage, Ariana, Tunisia
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- Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and the Environment, University of Padua, Legnaro, Italy
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Li F, Men S, Zhang S, Huang J, Puyang X, Wu Z, Huang Z. Responses of Low-Quality Soil Microbial Community Structure and Activities to Application of a Mixed Material of Humic Acid, Biochar, and Super Absorbent Polymer. J Microbiol Biotechnol 2020; 30:1310-1320. [PMID: 32522958 PMCID: PMC9728209 DOI: 10.4014/jmb.2003.03047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2020] [Accepted: 05/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Low-quality soil for land reuse is a crucial problem in vegetation quality and especially to waste disposal sites in mining areas. It is necessary to find suitable materials to improve the soil quality and especially to increase soil microbial diversity and activity. In this study, pot experiments were conducted to investigate the effect of a mixed material of humic acid, super absorbent polymer and biochar on low-quality soil indexes and the microbial community response. The indexes included soil physicochemical properties and the corresponding plant growth. The results showed that the mixed material could improve chemical properties and physical structure of soil by increasing the bulk density, porosity, macro aggregate, and promote the mineralization of nutrient elements in soil. The best performance was achieved by adding 3 g·kg-1 super absorbent polymer, 3 g·kg-1 humic acid, and 10 g·kg-1 biochar to soil with plant total nitrogen, dry weight and height increased by 85.18%, 266.41% and 74.06%, respectively. Physicochemical properties caused changes in soil microbial diversity. Acidobacteria, Bacteroidetes, Chloroflexi, Cyanobacteria, Firmicutes, Nitrospirae, Planctomycetes, and Proteobacteria were significantly positively correlated with most of the physical, chemical and plant indicators. Actinobacteria and Armatimonadetes were significantly negatively correlated with most measurement factors. Therefore, this study can contribute to improving the understanding of low-quality soil and how it affects soil microbial functions and sustainability.
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- Fangze Li
- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing, 100083, P.R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing, 100083, P.R. China
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- Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, P.R. China
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- Shenzhen Techand Ecology and Environment Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, 518040, P.R. China
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- Shenzhen Techand Ecology and Environment Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, 518040, P.R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing, 100083, P.R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing, 100083, P.R. China,Corresponding author Phone: +86-010-82376357 Fax: +86-010-82376357 E-mail:
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Gorovtsov AV, Minkina TM, Mandzhieva SS, Perelomov LV, Soja G, Zamulina IV, Rajput VD, Sushkova SN, Mohan D, Yao J. The mechanisms of biochar interactions with microorganisms in soil. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH 2020; 42:2495-2518. [PMID: 31522311 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-019-00412-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2019] [Accepted: 08/30/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Biochar, a carbonaceous material, is increasingly used in the remediation of the anthropogenically polluted soils and the restoration of their ecological functions. However, the interaction mechanisms among biochar, inorganic and organic soil properties and soil biota are still not very clear. The effect of biochar on soil microorganisms is very diverse. Several mechanisms of these interactions were suggested. However, a well acceptable mechanism of biochar effect on soil microorganisms is still missing. Therefore, efforts were made to examine and proposed a mechanism of the interactions between biochar and microorganisms, as well as existing problems of biochar impacts on main groups of soil enzymes, the composition of the microbiota and the detoxification (heavy metals) and degradation (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) of soil pollutants. The data on the process of biochar colonization by microorganisms and the effect of volatile pyrolysis products released by biochar on the soil microbiota were analysed in detail. The effects of biochar on the physico-chemical properties of soils, the content of mineral nutrients and the response of microbial communities to these changes are also discussed. The information provided here may contribute to the solution of the feasibility, effectiveness and safety of the biochar questions to enhance the soil fertility and to detoxify pollutants in soils.
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- AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, ERT, 3430, Tulln, Austria
- IVET, University for Natural Resources and Life Sciences, 1190, Vienna, Austria
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 110067, India
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- China University of Geosciences, Beijing, 100083, China
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Mortensen LH, Cruz-Paredes C, Qin J, Rønn R, Vestergård M. Effect of ash application on the decomposer food web and N mineralization in a Norway spruce plantation. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 715:136793. [PMID: 32007873 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.136793] [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: 10/02/2019] [Revised: 01/17/2020] [Accepted: 01/17/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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In the face of global climate change there is an increasing demand for biofuel, which exerts pressure on production and thus management of biofuel plantations. The intensification of whole-tree harvest from biofuel plantations increases export of nutrients. Returning ash from biofuel combustion to the forest plantations can amend the soil nutrient status and thus facilitate sustainable forest management. However, ash affects the forest floor decomposer food web, potentially changing organic matter turnover, carbon sequestration and nitrogen availability. Our aim was to examine the response of decomposer organisms, food web structure and nitrogen mineralization function after ash application. In a coniferous forest plantation amended with 0, 3, 4.5 or 6 t ash ha-1, we sampled in several depths of the forest floor for key organisms of the decomposer food web (fungal biomass, 0-12 cm; bacteria, protozoa, nematodes and enchytraeids, 0-3 cm and 3-6 cm; microarthropods and earthworms, 0-5 cm), 2, 14 and 26 months after ash application. We used structural equation modelling (SEM) to detangle the direct and indirect effects of ash application on organisms in the decomposer food web and on nitrogen availability. We found that ash increased the abundance of bacteria and protozoa, as well as the inorganic nitrogen pool at 0-3 cm depth, whereas the effect of ash was negligible at 3-6 cm depth. Earthworm abundance increased, whereas enchytraeid abundance decreased 2 years after ash application. The structural equation modelling showed that ash application stimulated the bacterial feeding pathway and increased nitrogen mineralization. Contrary, ash had a negative effect on fungal biomass at the first sampling, however, this effect subdued over time. Our results suggest that as the soil decomposer food web is resilient to ash application, this is a viable option for sustainable management of biofuel plantations.
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- Louise Hindborg Mortensen
- Terrestrial Ecology Section, Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen, Universitetsparken 15, 2100 Copenhagen Ø, Denmark.
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- Terrestrial Ecology Section, Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen, Universitetsparken 15, 2100 Copenhagen Ø, Denmark
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- Soil Fauna Ecology and Ecotoxicology, Department of Bioscience, Aarhus University, Vejlsøvej 25, 8600 Silkeborg, Denmark
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- Terrestrial Ecology Section, Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen, Universitetsparken 15, 2100 Copenhagen Ø, Denmark
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- Department of Agroecology, AU-Flakkebjerg, Aarhus University, Forsøgsvej 1, 4200 Slagelse, Denmark
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Guo F, Ding C, Zhou Z, Han F, Tang R, Huang G, Wang X. Assessment of the immobilization effectiveness of several amendments on a cadmium-contaminated soil using Eisenia fetida. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2020; 189:109948. [PMID: 31759738 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2019.109948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2019] [Revised: 11/08/2019] [Accepted: 11/10/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Proper protocols for assessing the remediation effectiveness of contaminated soils are an important part of remediation projects. In the present study, the residual immobilization effectiveness of hydrated lime (L), hydroxyapatite (H), biochar (B) and organic fertilizer (F) alone and in combination was assessed by Eisenia fetida. The results showed that the application of amendments had no significant effect on the death rate and average fresh weight loss of earthworms. The earthworm Cd concentration increased with prolonged exposure time, however, the significant immobilization efficacy of amendments observed on the 7th day nearly disappeared after 28 days of exposure. The immobilization efficiencies, estimated by the earthworms internal Cd concentration, of L, H and B on the 7th day were 38.6%, 37.8% and 20.7%, respectively. These values decreased to 4.9%, 19.8% and 15.1%, respectively, on the 28th day. The detoxification effect of amendments was confirmed by the Cd subcellular fractionation in earthworms with lower proportions of Cd distributed in the metal-sensitive fractions in L, H and B treatments. The level of oxidative stress response of earthworms increased with exposure duration and amendments alleviated the oxidative damage induced by Cd to the earthworms. In addition, the pH and CaCl2-Cd in soils were both increased due to earthworm life activities and gut-related ingestion. In summary, the assessment of immobilization effectiveness of heavy metal-contaminated soils using Eisenia fetida was time-dependent. The immobilization efficacy of L and H performed better than B and F on the 7th day, while H and B performed better than L and F on the 28th day. Accordingly, the short-term earthworm exposure experiment (7 days) was recommended to be an alternative approach to time-consuming plant bioassays in assessment of reduced phytoavailability in chemical immobilization remediation. But the impact of earthworms on the immobilization effect of amendments needs to be considered in practical remediation.
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- Fuyu Guo
- 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; Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS, 39217, USA
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, 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
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS, 39217, USA
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, 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; Ecological Experimental Station of Red Soil, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yingtan, 335211, China.
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Zhang X, Zhang P, Yuan X, Li Y, Han L. Effect of pyrolysis temperature and correlation analysis on the yield and physicochemical properties of crop residue biochar. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2020; 296:122318. [PMID: 31675650 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2019.122318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2019] [Revised: 10/18/2019] [Accepted: 10/19/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate how pyrolysis temperature influences the yield and physicochemical properties of biochar. We produced biochar from four feedstocks (wheat straw, corn straw, rape straw, and rice straw) pyrolyzed at 300, 400, 500, and 600 °C for 1 h, respectively. The results showed that all biochar yields decreased consistently with increasing temperature during pyrolysis and showed a steady decrease over 400 °C. Rice straw derived biochar had high yield superiority due to its higher content of ash. Pyrolysis temperature has significant effects on the properties of biochar; demonstrating a negative relationship with H, O, H/C, O/C, (O + N)/C, and functional groups, whilst having a positive relationship with C, ash, pH, electrical conductivity, and surface roughness. Higher pyrolysis temperature was beneficial to the formation of a more recalcitrant constitutions and crystal structure, making it available for material application.
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- Xiaoxiao Zhang
- Laboratory of Biomass and Bioprocessing Engineering, College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, Box 191, Beijing 100083, China
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- Laboratory of Biomass and Bioprocessing Engineering, College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, Box 191, Beijing 100083, China
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- Laboratory of Biomass and Bioprocessing Engineering, College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, Box 191, Beijing 100083, China
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- Laboratory of Biomass and Bioprocessing Engineering, College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, Box 191, Beijing 100083, China
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- Laboratory of Biomass and Bioprocessing Engineering, College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, Box 191, Beijing 100083, China.
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Wen J, Xing L, Wang Y, Zeng G. Chemical and microbiological responses of heavy metal contaminated sediment subject to washing using humic substances. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 26:26696-26705. [PMID: 31292878 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-05900-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2019] [Accepted: 07/03/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Washing of contaminated soils or sediments using humic substances (HS) extracted either from source-rich materials or compost has been tested effective to remove various heavy metals. Nevertheless, the remaining chemical fractionation of metals and post-washing biological responses were not discussed in previous research. In this study, we used a HS extracted from green waste compost to wash off Cd, As, and Ni from a contaminated sediment, and evaluated the washing effect on sediment microbes by measuring a series of indexes with regard to microbial biomass and enzyme activities. Results showed that HS washing was more effective in removing the cationic metals Cd and Ni than the anionic metal As. The highest HS dose of 2000 mg L-1 resulted in 24.5-, 33.1-, and 12-fold increases of removal for Cd, Ni, and As, respectively. The remaining Cd and As were found to migrate to less stable fractions, whereas the remaining Ni was dominantly found in the residual fraction. Increases of metal removal efficiency, microbial biomass, and dehydrogenase activity were found to correlate with the increase of HS concentrations. Increasing doses of HS slightly altered sediment pH to the lower range but did not cause any significant effect on microbial activities. The study proves that HS washing is indeed a more environmental-friendly strategy than many existing washing agents which have exerted various side effects on soil properties.
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- Jia Wen
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China.
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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Nigam N, Khare P, Yadav V, Mishra D, Jain S, Karak T, Panja S, Tandon S. Biochar-mediated sequestration of Pb and Cd leads to enhanced productivity in Mentha arvensis. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2019; 172:411-422. [PMID: 30735973 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2019.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2018] [Revised: 01/31/2019] [Accepted: 02/01/2019] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Immobilization of cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) along with the alleviation of their phytotoxicity in Mentha arvensis by biochar was examined in this investigation. A greenhouse experiment was executed to evaluate the effect of biochar (BC) amended Cd and Pb spiked soil on their immobilization and uptake, plant growth, photosynthetic attributes (total chlorophyll, photosynthetic rate, transpiration rate, and stomatal activity) and oxidative enzymes (guaiacol peroxidase: POD; catalase: CAT and superoxide dismutase: SOD). In the present study, the photosynthetic attributes showed that BC significantly improved the total chlorophyll, photosynthetic, transpiration rates, and stomatal activity in the plants. The incorporation of BC in soil increase the Pb and Cd tolerance in M. arvensis vis-à-vis improved the biomass yield and nutrient intake. In addition, biochar has also reduced the POD, CAT, and SOD in the plant as well as improved the soil pH and enzymatic activities. Overall, BC immobilized the Cd and Pb in soil by providing the binding site to the metals and reduced the phytotoxicity in M. arvensis. However, large-scale field trials of BC are required for safe cultivation of M. arvensis which is known for its phytopharmaceuticals importance.
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- Nidhi Nigam
- Agronomy and Soil Science Division, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow 226015, India
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- Agronomy and Soil Science Division, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow 226015, India.
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- Agronomy and Soil Science Division, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow 226015, India
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- Agronomy and Soil Science Division, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow 226015, India
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- Agronomy and Soil Science Division, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow 226015, India
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- Upper Assam Advisory Centre, Tea Research Association, Dikom, 786101 Dibrugarh, Assam, India; Department of Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology, 1 Castle Point Terrace, Hoboken, NJ 07030, USA
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- Department of Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology, 1 Castle Point Terrace, Hoboken, NJ 07030, USA
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- Chemical Processing and Technology Division, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow 226015, India
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