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Elbagory M, Shaker EM, El-Nahrawy S, Omara AED, Khalifa TH. The Concurrent Application of Phosphogypsum and Modified Biochar as Soil Amendments Influence Sandy Soil Quality and Wheat Productivity. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:1492. [PMID: 38891301 PMCID: PMC11174802 DOI: 10.3390/plants13111492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2024] [Revised: 05/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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Sandy soil covers a significant portion of Egypt's total land area, representing a crucial agricultural resource for future food security and economic growth. This research adopts the hypothesis of maximizing the utilization of secondary products for soil improvement to reduce ecosystem pollution. The study focuses on assessing the impact of combining phosphogypsum and modified biochar as environmentally friendly soil amendments on loamy sand soil quality parameters such as soil organic carbon, cation exchange capacity, nutrient levels, and wheat yield. The treatments were T1: the recommended NPK fertilizer (control); T2: 2.5 kg phosphogypsum m-2 soil; T3: 2.5 kg rice straw biochar m-2 soil; T4: 2.5 kg cotton stalk biochar m-2 soil; T5: 2.5 kg rice-straw-modified biochar m-2 soil; T6: 2.5 kg cotton-stalk-modified biochar m-2 soil; and T7 to T10: mixed phosphogypsum and biochar treatments. The results revealed that the combined use of phosphogypsum and modified cotton stalk biochar (T10) significantly enhanced soil organic carbon (SOC) by 73.66% and 99.46% in both seasons, the soil available N both seasons by 130.12 and 161.45%, the available P by 89.49% and 102.02%, and the available K by 39.84 and 70.45% when compared to the control treatment. Additionally, this treatment led to the highest grain yield of wheat (2.72 and 2.92 Mg ha-1), along with a significant increase in straw yield (52.69% and 59.32%) compared to the control treatment. Overall, the findings suggest that the combined use of phosphogypsum and modified biochar, particularly cotton-stalk biochar, holds promise for improving loamy sand-soil quality and wheat productivity.
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- Mohssen Elbagory
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Arts, King Khalid University, Mohail 61321, Assir, Saudi Arabia;
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- Soil Improvement and Conservation Research Department, Soils, Water, and Environment Research Institute (SWERI), Agriculture Research Center (ARC), Giza 12112, Egypt;
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- Soil Microbiology Research Department, Soils, Water, and Environment Research Institute (SWERI), Agriculture Research Center (ARC), Giza 12112, Egypt;
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- Soil Microbiology Research Department, Soils, Water, and Environment Research Institute (SWERI), Agriculture Research Center (ARC), Giza 12112, Egypt;
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- Soil Improvement and Conservation Research Department, Soils, Water, and Environment Research Institute (SWERI), Agriculture Research Center (ARC), Giza 12112, Egypt;
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Chaoui A, Farsad S, Ben Hamou A, Amjlef A, Nouj N, Ezzahery M, El Alem N. Reshaping environmental sustainability: Poultry by-products digestate valorization for enhanced biochar performance in methylene blue removal. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 351:119870. [PMID: 38141348 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119870] [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: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/25/2023]
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Anaerobic digestion is a highly effective and innovative method for treating organic waste while simultaneously generating energy. However, the treatment of the resulting digestate remains a challenging endeavor. To address this issue, poultry by-products digestate is used in this study to prepare biochars at two different pyrolysis temperatures (500/600 °C). Despite their potential, the utilization of untreated biochar is restricted due to its inadequate adsorption capacity. Therefore, each biochar was chemically activated using either HNO3 or KOH to synthesize four activated biochars (BC5@KOH, BC6@HNO3, BC5@HNO3, and BC6@HNO3). The aim is to investigate how the nature of chemical activation and pyrolysis temperature influence the adsorption of methylene blue dye. Characterization techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Raman analysis, and pHpzc determination, were exploited to comprehensively elucidate the structure and composition of both unprocessed and chemically activated biochars. Among the activated biochars, the adsorbent BC5@HNO3 exhibits the highest methylene blue (MB) adsorption capacity, reaching 101.72 mg.g-1 at 298 K under (pH = 2, ads dose = 0.6 g.L-1, shaking time of 20 min, as optimal conditions for MB adsorption. Adsorption data for each adsorbent strongly aligns with both the Langmuir isotherm model and the pseudo-second-order kinetic model. Moreover, the thermodynamic study reveals that the adsorption process was endothermic and spontaneous. The adsorption mechanism of MB dye was explored using various analytical techniques, including FTIR, SEM, PZC, and pH impact assessment. The findings suggest correlations with electrostatic interactions, hydrogen bonding, pore filling, as well as n-π and π-π interactions. Apparently, activated biochars play a crucial role in efficiently removing methylene blue dye, showcasing their potential as environmentally friendly and effective adsorbents.
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- Ayoub Chaoui
- Laboratory of Materials and Environment, Faculty of Sciences, Ibnou Zohr University, Agadir, Morocco.
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- Laboratory of Materials and Environment, Faculty of Sciences, Ibnou Zohr University, Agadir, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Materials and Environment, Faculty of Sciences, Ibnou Zohr University, Agadir, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Materials and Environment, Faculty of Sciences, Ibnou Zohr University, Agadir, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Materials and Environment, Faculty of Sciences, Ibnou Zohr University, Agadir, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Materials and Environment, Faculty of Sciences, Ibnou Zohr University, Agadir, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Materials and Environment, Faculty of Sciences, Ibnou Zohr University, Agadir, Morocco
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Rizwan M, Murtaza G, Zulfiqar F, Moosa A, Iqbal R, Ahmed Z, Khan I, Siddique KHM, Leng L, Li H. Tuning active sites on biochars for remediation of mercury-contaminated soil: A comprehensive review. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 270:115916. [PMID: 38171108 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115916] [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: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 12/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Mercury (Hg) contamination is acknowledged as a global issue and has generated concerns globally due to its toxicity and persistence. Tunable surface-active sites (SASs) are one of the key features of efficient BCs for Hg remediation, and detailed documentation of their interactions with metal ions in soil medium is essential to support the applications of functionalized BC for Hg remediation. Although a specific active site exhibits identical behavior during the adsorption process, a systematic documentation of their syntheses and interactions with various metal ions in soil medium is crucial to promote the applications of functionalized biochars in Hg remediation. Hence, we summarized the BC's impact on Hg mobility in soils and discussed the potential mechanisms and role of various SASs of BC for Hg remediation, including oxygen-, nitrogen-, sulfur-, and X (chlorine, bromine, iodine)- functional groups (FGs), surface area, pores and pH. The review also categorized synthesis routes to introduce oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur to BC surfaces to enhance their Hg adsorptive properties. Last but not the least, the direct mechanisms (e.g., Hg- BC binding) and indirect mechanisms (i.e., BC has a significant impact on the cycling of sulfur and thus the Hg-soil binding) that can be used to explain the adverse effects of BC on plants and microorganisms, as well as other related consequences and risk reduction strategies were highlighted. The future perspective will focus on functional BC for multiple heavy metal remediation and other potential applications; hence, future work should focus on designing intelligent/artificial BC for multiple purposes.
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- Muhammad Rizwan
- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China
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- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China
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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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- Department of Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur-63100, Pakistan
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- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur-63100, Pakistan
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- Xinjiang Institute of Ecology & Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China; Cele National Station of Observation and Research for Desert-Grassland Ecosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 848300, China
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China
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- The UWA Institute of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia, Perth WA 6001, Australia.
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China; Xiangjiang Laboratory, Changsha 410205, China.
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China.
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Huang J, Tan X, Ali I, Duan Z, Naz I, Cao J, Ruan Y, Wang Y. More effective application of biochar-based immobilization technology in the environment: Understanding the role of biochar. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 872:162021. [PMID: 36775150 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.162021] [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: 10/30/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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In recent years, biochar-based immobilization technology (BIT) has been widely used to treat different environmental issues because of its cost-effectiveness and high removal performance. However, the complexity of the real environment is always ignored, which hinders the transfer of the BIT from lab-scale to commercial applications. Therefore, in this review, the analysis is performed separately on the internal side of the BIT (microbial fixation and growth) and on the external side of the BIT (function) to achieve effective BIT performance. Importantly, the internal two stages of BIT have been discussed concisely. Further, the usage of BIT in different areas is summarized precisely. Notably, the key impacts were systemically analyzed during BIT applications including environmental conditions and biochar types. Finally, the suggestions and perspectives are elucidated to solve current issues regarding BIT.
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- Jiang Huang
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China; College of Hydrology and Water Resources, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China
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- Department of Biology, Deanship of Educational Services, Qassim University, Buraidah 51452, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- National Engineering Research Center of Water Resources Efficient Utilization and Engineering Safety, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China
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- Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing, The University of Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China
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Wang Y, Huang Z, Sheng L, Ma Y. Effect of modified humic acid residue on the adsorption and passivation of Hg2+/Pb2+ in solution and soil. J Mol Liq 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2023.121581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/11/2023]
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Liu M, Tan X, Zheng M, Yu D, Lin A, Liu J, Wang C, Gao Z, Cui J. Modified biochar/humic substance/fertiliser compound soil conditioner for highly efficient improvement of soil fertility and heavy metals remediation in acidic soils. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 325:116614. [PMID: 36419293 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.116614] [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: 08/30/2022] [Revised: 10/16/2022] [Accepted: 10/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Fertile and uncontaminated soil with appropriate pH is crucial in terms of the agricultural sustainable development. Herein, a compound soil conditioner containing chitosan modified straw biochar (CBC), kitchen waste compost product-derived humic substance (HS), NPK compound fertiliser (NPK-CF) was prepared to simultaneously adjust acidic soil pH, improve fertility, and immobilize heavy metal. The results exhibited that the best Pb and NH4+ adsorption performance was obtained in CBC with chitosan:biochar of 1:5. Then, the acid soil pH was improved from 5.03 to 6.66 in the presence of CBC/HS (5:5) with 3% addition weight (the mass ratio of conditioner to soil). Meanwhile, compared with the control, the contents of organic matter, available nitrogen, and available phosphorus significantly increased by 52.4%, 92.6%, and 136.3%, respectively. Moreover, Pb was highly efficient immobilised by CBC, and the concentration of Pb in the soil was decreased by 55.2%. The optimal growth trend of ryegrass was obtained in the presence of 3% addition weight (the mass ratio of conditioner to soil) CBC/HS (CBC:HS = 5:5) combined with 60% of the recommended NPK-CF application weight, which was mainly contributed by the improvement of the soil microbial abundance and community structure diversity. The addition of CBC/HS could effectively reduce the addition of NPK-CF and contribute to simultaneous controlling nitrogen loss, releasing phosphorus, immobilising Pb, adjusting pH, improving soil quality and controlling nonpoint pollution.
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- Meng Liu
- College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, PR China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environment Sciences, Beijing, 100012, China
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, 100048, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environment Sciences, Beijing, 100012, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, PR China
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- Chinese Academy of Environmental Planning, Joint Research Center for Eco-environment of the Yangtze River Economic Belt, Beijing, 100012, China.
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, PR China.
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Liu Q, Zhong L, Hu Y, Fu L, Hu X, Gu Y, Xie Q, Liang F, Liu Q, Lu Y. Effects of modified biochars on the shifts of short-chain fatty acid profile, iron reduction, and bacterial community in paddy soil. FEMS Microbiol Ecol 2022; 98:6823699. [PMID: 36367530 DOI: 10.1093/femsec/fiac131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Revised: 10/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Biochar is well known as an effective means for soil amendment, and modification on biochar with different methods could improve the benefits for environmental remediation. In this study, two modified biochars were generated with nitric acid (NBC) and hydrogen peroxide (OBC) pretreatment, and a control biochar was produced after washing with deionized water (WBC). The dynamics of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), iron concentration and bacterial community in rice paddy soil amended with different biochars or without adding biochar (CK) were studied during 70 days of anaerobic incubation. Compared to CK treatment, the accumulation of SCFAs was largely inhibited by the amendment of biochars. Besides, OBC and WBC increased the accumulation of Fe(II) at the initial stage of incubation. Via 16S rRNA gene sequencing, modified biochars caused significant response of bacterial community in comparison to WBC at Day 0-1, and three biochars favored bacterial α-diversity in the paddy soil at the end of the incubation. Interestingly, positive and negative correlations between NBC and several bacteria taxa (e.g. Geobacter, Fonticella and Clostridium) were observed. The study revealed that modified biochars had significant effects on the shifts of SCFAs, Fe(III) reduction and bacterial diversity, which provides fundamental information for future application of modified biochars in rice cropping ecosystem.
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- Qian Liu
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, Hunan, China.,Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, Hunan, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, Hunan, China.,Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, Hunan, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, Hunan, China.,Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, Hunan, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, Hunan, China.,Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, Hunan, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, Hunan, China.,Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, Hunan, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, Hunan, China.,Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, Hunan, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, Hunan, China.,Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, Hunan, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, Hunan, China.,Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, Hunan, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, Hunan, China.,Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, Hunan, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, Hunan, China.,Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, Hunan, China
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Bao Z, Shi C, Tu W, Li L, Li Q. Recent developments in modification of biochar and its application in soil pollution control and ecoregulation. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2022; 313:120184. [PMID: 36113644 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.120184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Revised: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Soil pollution has become a real threat to mankind in the 21st century. On the one hand, soil pollution has reduced the world's arable land area, resulting in the contradiction between the world's population expansion and the shortage of arable land. On the other hand, soil pollution has seriously disrupted the soil ecological balance and significantly affected the biodiversity in the soil. Soil pollutants may further affect the survival, reproduction and health of humans and other organisms through the food chain. Several studies have suggested that biochar has the potential to act as a soil conditioner and to promote crop growth, and is widely used to remove environmental pollutants. Biochar modified by physical, chemical, and biological methods will affect the treatment efficiency of soil pollution, soil quality, soil ecology and interaction with organisms, especially with microorganisms. Therefore, in this review, we summarized several main biochar modification methods and the mechanisms of the modification and introduced the effects of the application of modified biochar to soil pollutant control, soil ecological regulation and soil nutrient regulation. We also introduced some case studies for the development of modified biochars suitable for different soil conditions, which plays a guiding role in the future development and application of modified biochar. In general, this review provides a reference for the green treatment of different soil pollutants by modified biochar and provides data support for the sustainable development of agriculture.
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- Zhijie Bao
- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sichuan Engineering & Technology Research Center of Coarse Cereal Industrialization, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Food Chain Pollution Control, School of Ecology and Environment, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, 100048, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sichuan Engineering & Technology Research Center of Coarse Cereal Industrialization, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sichuan Engineering & Technology Research Center of Coarse Cereal Industrialization, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sichuan Engineering & Technology Research Center of Coarse Cereal Industrialization, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
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He X, Nkoh JN, Shi RY, Xu RK. Application of chitosan- and alginate-modified biochars in promoting the resistance to paddy soil acidification and immobilization of soil cadmium. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2022; 313:120175. [PMID: 36115484 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.120175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Revised: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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To develop more green, practical and efficient biochar amendments for acidic soils, chitosan-modified biochar (CRB) and alginate-modified biochar (ARB) were prepared, and their effects on promoting soil pH buffering capacity (pHBC) and immobilizing cadmium (Cd) in the paddy soils were investigated through indoor incubation experiments. The results of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and Boehm titration indicated that the introduction of chitosan and sodium alginate effectively amplified the functional groups of the biochar, and improved acid buffering capacity of the biochar. Since there was a plateau region between pH 4.5 and 5.5 in acid-base titration curve of the CRB, adding this biochar to acidic paddy soils apparently improved the pHBC and enhanced the acidification resistance of the paddy soils. The addition of ARB enhanced the reduction reactions during submerging and weakened the oxidation reactions during draining, thus retarded the decline of paddy soil pH during drainage. Furthermore, the pH of the paddy soils with ARB addition was higher at the end of draining, which reduced the activity of soil Cd. Considering the environmental sustainability of chitosan and sodium alginate and convenience of preparation method, biochars modified with these two materials provided alternatives for acidic paddy soil amelioration and heavy metal immobilization. However, the additional experiments should be conducted under field conditions to confirm practical application effects in the future.
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- Xian He
- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, P.O. Box 821, Nanjing, China; College of Advanced Agricultural Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, P.O. Box 821, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, P.O. Box 821, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, P.O. Box 821, Nanjing, China; College of Advanced Agricultural Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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Effect of Surface Modification by Oxygen-Enriched Chemicals on the Surface Properties of Pine Bark Biochars. Processes (Basel) 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/pr10102136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Sustainable waste utilization techniques are needed to combat the environmental and economic challenges faced worldwide due to the rising population. Biochars, due to their unique surface properties, offer opportunities to modify their surface to prepare application-specific materials. The aim of this research is to study the effects of biochar surface modification by oxidizing chemicals on biochar properties. Pine bark biochar was modified with sulfuric acid, nitric acid, hydrogen peroxide, ozone, and ammonium persulfate. The resulting biochars’ pH, pH at the point of zero charges, and concentration of acidic and basic sites were determined using laboratory experimentation. Instrumental techniques, such as infrared and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, were also obtained for all biochar samples. X-ray photoelectron spectra showed that oxygen content increased to 44.5%, 42.2%, 33.8%, 30.5%, and 14.6% from 13.4% for sulfuric acid, ozone, nitric acid, hydrogen peroxide, and ammonium persulfate, respectively. The pH at the point of zero charges was negatively correlated with the difference in concentration of acidic and basic sites in biochar samples, as well as the summation of peak components representing C=O double bonds and carboxylic groups. The results suggest that designer biochars can be prepared by understanding the interaction of oxygenated chemicals with biochar surfaces.
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Wang L, Li D, Li X, Liang H, Yue W, Wang L, Pan Y, Huang Y. Recirculation of activated sludge for coagulant synthesis under hydrothermal conditions. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:66519-66535. [PMID: 35503154 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-20490-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 04/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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A hypothesis was proposed that the activated sludge was converted into hydrochar full of phenolic hydroxyl and then was made into coagulant by graft copolymerization. The results show that under the addition of HCl, the content of phenolic hydroxyl on the surface of hydrochar (SBC) under hydrothermal conditions increased sharply, up to 1.586 mmol/g, showing that HCl dosage of 0.10 g/g dry sludge and holding time of 4 h was recommended. Under graft copolymerization with the addition of DMC, the coagulant was synthesized. Based on the analysis by FTIR, XPS, zeta potential, etc., the possible synthesis route of coagulant from SBC was that phenolic hydroxyl on SBC was activated by the initiator and then the polymerization between SBC and DMC was triggered. The optimal grafting conditions are gotten. It was named as SBCHCl0.10 g, 4 h-g-DMC0.7. The removal by SBCHCl0.10 g, 4 h-g-DMC0.7 on COD and turbidity in domestic wastewater is up to 69% and 93%, respectively. The component of COD indicated that almost all particulate COD and most of colloidal COD are removed. On the contrary, the removal on dissolved COD can be neglected. Most of NH3-N and P is kept in the wastewater. This is in favor of subsequent reuse and biological treatment.
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- Lu Wang
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, No.1 Kerui Road, Hi-tech Development District, No.99 Xuefu Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, No.1 Kerui Road, Hi-tech Development District, No.99 Xuefu Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, No.1 Kerui Road, Hi-tech Development District, No.99 Xuefu Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, No.1 Kerui Road, Hi-tech Development District, No.99 Xuefu Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, No.1 Kerui Road, Hi-tech Development District, No.99 Xuefu Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, No.1 Kerui Road, Hi-tech Development District, No.99 Xuefu Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, No.1 Kerui Road, Hi-tech Development District, No.99 Xuefu Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, No.1 Kerui Road, Hi-tech Development District, No.99 Xuefu Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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Lu HL, Li KW, Nkoh JN, Shi YXX, He X, Hong ZN, Xu RK. Effects of the increases in soil pH and pH buffering capacity induced by crop residue biochars on available Cd contents in acidic paddy soils. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 301:134674. [PMID: 35461893 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Revised: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
To explore the effects of the increases in pH and pH buffering capacity (pHBC) induced by crop residue biochars on the changes in soil available Cd content, six acidic paddy soils developed from different parents were amended with seeded sunflower plate biochar (SSPBC), peanut straw biochar (PSBC) and corn straw biochar (CSBC). The pH, pHBC, and available Cd of the soils were measured after laboratory incubation. The results showed that the incorporation of crop residue biochars led to the increases in soil pH and pHBC, but a decrease in soil available Cd content. The decreasing order of available Cd content was SSPBC > PSBC > CSBC and was consistent with the changes in soil pH induced by the biochars. During submerging and draining, soil pH increased first and then declined, however the content of available Cd decreased first and then increased significantly. Soil pH in the treatments with biochars showed little change during draining, which was different from the control without the biochars added. This was attributed to the enhancing effect of the biochars on soil pHBC. Also, there was a significant negative correlation between the change in available Cd content and soil pHBC during submerging/draining alternation and suggested that higher pHBC corresponded to smaller soil available Cd content. Consequently, the amount of Cd absorbed by rice was reduced, thereby reducing the potential risk of soil Cd to humans. These results can provide useful references for the remediation of Cd-contaminated paddy soils.
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- Hai-Long Lu
- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, China; College of Advanced Agricultural Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, China; College of Advanced Agricultural Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, China; College of Advanced Agricultural Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, China; College of Advanced Agricultural Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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Biochar (BC) has attracted attention due to its impacts on soil quality by enhancing soil fertility, carbon storage and contaminants immobilization. BC also induces changes in microbial community structure and enhances crop productivity in long term scenarios compared to many other organic amendments. However, information related to the role of modified BCs in altering the soil quality is still scarce. BC can be modified by using physical, chemical and microbial methods. Modified BC can change the functional groups, pore size, pore structure, surface area and chemical properties of soil, which plays a key role in changing the soil quality. The addition of modified BCs as soil amendment increased soil CEC (cation exchange capacity), EC (electron conductivity), pH, organic matter, hydraulic conductivity, soil porosity, infiltration rate, microbial activities (enzymes and community), nutrient profile and gas exchange properties, but it varies according to the soil structure and pervading environmental conditions. This study provides a basis for effective practical approaches to modifying BCs for improving soil quality.
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Lu HL, Li KW, Nkoh JN, He X, Xu RK, Qian W, Shi RY, Hong ZN. Effects of pH variations caused by redox reactions and pH buffering capacity on Cd(II) speciation in paddy soils during submerging/draining alternation. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2022; 234:113409. [PMID: 35286955 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2022.113409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Incubation experiments were conducted to investigate the influencing factors of pH variation in different paddy soils during submerging/draining alternation and the relationship between pH buffering capacity (pHBC) and Cd speciation in ten paddy soils developed from different parent materials (including 8 acid paddy soils and 2 alkaline paddy soils). The soil pHBC and the changes in soil pH, Eh, Fe2+, Mn2+, SO42- and Cd speciation were determined. The results showed that there was a significant positive correlation between cation exchange capacity (CEC) and pHBC of these paddy soils, indicating that soil CEC is a key factor affecting the pHBC of paddy soils. The contribution of Fe(III) oxide reduction to H+ consumption is far greater than the reduction of Mn(IV)/Mn(III) oxides and SO42- during the submerging. For example, the contribution of the reduction of manganese oxides, SO42- and iron oxides to H+ consumption in the paddy soils from Anthrosol at 15 d submerging was 1.2%, 11.6% and 87.2%, respectively. This confirms that the reduction of Fe(III) oxides plays a leading role in increasing soil pH. Importantly, we noticed that during submerging, soil pH was increased and resulted in the content of available Cd in soils being reduced. This was due to the transformation of Cd to less active forms. Also, there was a significant positive correlation between the change rate of available Cd, the percentage of acid extractable Cd and pH variation. This suggests that the variation in soil pH was responsible for the transformation of Cd speciation. In addition, the change rate of available Cd and the percentage of acid extractable Cd concentration were significantly negatively correlated with soil pHBC. The soil with higher pHBC experienced less pH change, and thus the change rate of available Cd and the percentage of acid extractable Cd concentration were less for the soil. The results of this study can provide a basis for the remediation of Cd-contaminated acidic paddy soils.
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Affiliation(s)
- Hai-Long Lu
- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China; College of Advanced Agricultural Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China; College of Advanced Agricultural Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China; College of Advanced Agricultural Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China
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