{"title":"Comparative analysis of Cu(II) and Ni(II) removal using <i>Agaricus bisporus</i> mushroom and spent mushroom compost as biosorbents.","authors":"Nisha Sharma, Ankita","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2509810","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2509810","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The use of agricultural waste products as biosorbents for the removal of heavy metals is inclining nowadays, as they are highly efficient and economically reliable. In the present study, <i>Agaricus bisporus</i> mushroom (ABM) and its spent mushroom compost (SMC) samples are used as biosorbents to find and compare their efficiency for the removal of Cu(II) and Ni(II) ions from aqueous solutions. The optimal conditions for maximum biosorption were obtained at pH 5, 0.5 g biosorbent dosage per 10 mL, 6 h of contact time, and initial concentration of 17 and 30 µg/mL for Cu (II) and Ni(II). Pseudo second order kinetic model, with (<i>R</i><sup>2</sup> > 0.999) for both the metals and Freundlich isotherm model with (<i>R</i><sup>2</sup> > 0.959) for Cu(II) and (<i>R</i><sup>2</sup> > 0.985) for Ni(II) best described the biosorption data. Thermodynamic analysis revealed the spontaneous and endothermic nature of the biosorption process. The SEM, EDX, and FTIR analysis were conducted to determine the metal uptake and presence of functional groups responsible for biosorption of metals. FESEM analyses has confirmed the surface morphology; the presence of Cu(II) and Ni(II) peaks after adsorption were confirmed by EDX; and the FTIR study confirmed the presence of hydroxyl, carboxyl, amine, phosphate, and amide functional groups in the biomass. The results demonstrated that SMC exhibited greater biosorption efficiency [93.88% for Cu(II) and 88.5% for Ni(II)] than ABM [91.43% for Cu(II) and 86.63% for Ni(II)], in order Cu(II) > Ni(II), making both viable options for the removal of heavy metals from aqueous medium. Furthermore, both the biosorbents have shown remarkable regeneration and recyclability up to eight adsorption-desorption cycles with appreciable adsorption for both the metals.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-18"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144173846","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jia Wei Tai, Yean Ling Pang, Steven Lim, Woon Chan Chong
{"title":"An environmental-friendly approach for phytoremediation of zinc ion by <i>Lemnaceae</i> species: process behavior and characterization studies.","authors":"Jia Wei Tai, Yean Ling Pang, Steven Lim, Woon Chan Chong","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2504512","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2504512","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Phytoremediation is a promising approach grounded in green and sustainable development principles for decontaminating water and soil. Among the studied duckweed species (<i>Spirodela polyrhiza</i>, <i>Wolffia arrhizal</i>, and <i>Lemna minor</i>), <i>S. polyrhiza</i> exhibited the highest zinc removal efficiency of 88.50% by day 7, followed by <i>L. minor</i> and <i>W. arrhiza</i> with removal efficiency of 78.69 and 38.59%, respectively. This study investigated the effects of environmental factors, including initial zinc ion concentration (50, 100, 150, 200, and 250 mg/L), solution pH (pH 5, 6, 7, and 8), and macrophytes mass (5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 g) on the phytoremediation of the zinc ion from synthetic wastewater by <i>S. polyrhiza</i>. The process effectively treated 500 mL of synthetic wastewater containing 100 ppm zinc ion and the process could be enhanced to achieve the removal efficiency of 90% by adjusting the solution pH to slightly acidic (pH 5) and increasing the mass of duckweed to its saturation point (20 g). Excessive zinc intake by duckweed led to chlorophyll reduction, negatively impacting the duckweed growth rate. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis revealed that the duckweed fronds' surface became uneven after the treatment, with the irregular small particles attached due to cellular damage. The energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis confirmed the successful uptake and accumulation of zinc in the duckweed cells from the synthetic wastewater. In conclusion, duckweed-based phytoremediation demonstrates significant potential for removing zinc ion from wastewater, at low and moderate concentrations.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144110503","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Naresh K Katariya, B S Choudhary, Mahzad Esmaeili-Falak, A K Raina
{"title":"Analysis of floral biodiversity, survival, and growth rate in dump slope rehabilitation of an iron ore mine with jute geotextile.","authors":"Naresh K Katariya, B S Choudhary, Mahzad Esmaeili-Falak, A K Raina","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2501426","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2501426","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Mining reject dumps are prone to erosion and instability, creating a need for effective rehabilitation solutions. This study explores the application of jute geotextiles for slope stabilization and floral biodiversity restoration over a 12-year period at an iron ore mine in Maharashtra, India. Through selecting and applying biodegradable jute geotextiles on dump slopes, we assessed the growth and survival of 21 plant species, including Acacia auriculiformis, Casuarina equisetifolia, and various fruit-bearing trees. A total of 17 biodiversity indicators, such as species richness, Shannon diversity, Simpson dominance indices, etc, were used to evaluate ecological balance, revealing a moderate increase in biodiversity and ecosystem resilience over time. The study highlights the benefits of native species in enhancing soil quality and resilience. Key soil parameters, including pH, moisture, and organic carbon, were monitored to study their effects on geotextile biodegradation and plant growth. Our findings indicate that jute geotextiles offer a sustainable alternative to synthetic materials, degrading within 1-2 years while promoting vegetation, making them ideal for short to medium-term projects. Predictive models developed in this study provide valuable insights for future reclamation projects, reinforcing the environmental benefits of biodegradable materials in mine rehabilitation efforts.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-17"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144077976","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Prospects of phytoremediation in degradation of environmental contaminants: recent advances, challenges and way forward.","authors":"Prabhjot Singh Jassal, Pratik Suryakant Kudave, Atif Khurshid Wani, Tusha Yadav","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2500643","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2500643","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Phytoremediation has gained recognition as an environmentally friendly, cost-efficient, and sustainable solution for addressing pollution in soil and water. This review provides an in-depth analysis of how this technique is applied to treat contaminants such as heavy metals, antibiotics, plastics, and radioactive substances. It emphasizes the effectiveness of plants like <i>Brassica juncea</i>, <i>Pteris vittata</i>, and <i>Eichhornia crassipes</i>, which have demonstrated significant pollutant uptake-removing arsenic concentrations as high as 20,000 mg/kg and reducing lead in wastewater by up to 75%. Innovations in genetic modification and nanotechnology have further enhanced the capabilities of these plants by boosting their tolerance and pollutant degradation potential. The review also explores the role of soil microbes, rhizosphere-based degradation, and the integration of nanomaterials in advancing phytoremediation. However, several challenges persist, such as limited pollutant availability to plants, slow breakdown of plastic waste, and low absorption rates for pharmaceutical residues. This work outlines existing research gaps, highlights regulatory and technical limitations, and proposes forward-looking approaches, including CRISPR-based gene editing, microbial partnerships, and hybrid remediation models. Although still developing, phytoremediation holds considerable promise as a comprehensive approach for restoring polluted environments.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-18"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144023579","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Using biochar, compost, and dry-based organic amendments in combination with mycorrhizae for mitigating heavy metal contamination in soil.","authors":"Quanheng Li, Imran","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2502458","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2502458","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Water scarcity has led to the increased use of untreated wastewater for irrigation, contributing to heavy metal (HM) accumulation in soils and crops. This study evaluated the effectiveness of organic amendments and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) in reducing HM bioavailability and enhancing plant growth. A two-year pot experiment (2022-2023) was conducted using eight treatments (T1-T8) and three replicates each. Treatments included: T1 (Control), T2 Rice straw, T3, rice straw compost, T4, rice straw biochar, T5, AMF, T6, Straw + AMF, T7, compost + AMF, and T8, biochar + AMF. Post-harvest analysis showed that T7 and T8 significantly reduced soil and plant HM levels. T8 was the most effective, reducing Pb, Cd, and Ni in grains by up to 93%, 76%, and 83%, respectively. Shoot HM concentrations declined by 22%-52%, and grain uptake dropped by 58%-92%. T8 also improved shoot and root dry weights by 66% and 48%, and grain yield by 56%. Root colonization and mycorrhizal intensity increased significantly, along with urease (78%) and catalase (156%) activities. Results highlight the potential of T8 (biochar + AMF) as a sustainable strategy for remediating contaminated soils and improving crop productivity.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143995803","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Jackfruit seed biochar-apatite amendments: investigating changes in lead and zinc's fractionation in the multi-metal-contaminated soil.","authors":"Viet Cao, Quy Hung Trieu, Truong Xuan Vuong","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2500640","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2500640","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Multi-metal contamination in soil presents major environmental and agricultural challenges globally, impacting the feasibility of phytoremediation. This study investigated the efficacy of jackfruit seed-derived biochar (JSB) produced at 300 °C (JSB300) and 600 °C (JSB600), combined with apatite, to mitigate potentially toxic elements (PTEs), thus influencing bioavailability, in soils heavily contaminated with lead (Pb) and zinc (Zn). The primary objective was to determine how these amendments altered the chemical fractions of Pb and Zn using Tessier's sequential extraction procedure. Soil samples with initial concentrations of 3052.5 ± 15.6 mg kg<sup>-1</sup> Pb and 1531.0 ± 20.2 mg kg<sup>-1</sup> Zn were treated with biochar and apatite at 5%, 10%, 2.5:2.5%, and 5:5% (w/w). Results revealed that JSB600 and JSB300 at a 10% ratio, achieved the most significant reduction in exchangeable Pb and Zn fractions, decreasing them by up to 49.3 and 48.6%, respectively, within one month. This substantial decrease in readily available metal fractions, alongside concurrent increases in soil pH (+22.6%), organic carbon (+290.3%), and electrical conductivity (+249.0%), suggests that jackfruit seed biochar and apatite can significantly improve soil conditions for phytostabilization, by reducing metal bioavailability, or potentially for phytoextraction by influencing specific metal chemical fractions, in multi-metal-contaminated environments, enhancing soil conditions for remediation.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-24"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143989038","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"In-situ bioremediation of vanadium contaminated soil using volatile fatty acids obtained from fruit and vegetable waste.","authors":"Aikelaimu Aihemaiti, Maimaiti Simayi, Gulimila Aikebaier, Abulimti Yumaier, Nuremanguli Tuersun, Yingjie Wang","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2500644","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2500644","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Fatty acids (VFAs) that obtained from organic waste are environmentally friendly and readily available soil amendments that could enhance the bioremediation efficiency of vanadium (V)-contaminated soils. This study aimed to clarify the in-situ immobilization mechanisms of VFAs for actual V-contaminated soils in mining areas, and investigated the effects of varying concentrations of VFA application on the valence state, existing forms, bioavailability, and toxicity of V in soils, as well as the changes in plant growth, V uptake, and abundances of microbial species and their metal resistance genes. The findings revealed that the water-extractability, bioavailability, toxicity, and acid-soluble (F1) fractions of V reduced by up to 52.8%, 51.0%, 46.9%, and 81.7%, whereas the oxidizable (F3) and residual (F4) fractions increased by a factor of up to 3.1 and 1.1, following VFA addition. Consequently, the stem height of <i>Setaria viridis</i> increased by a factor of 4.5, and the reduction in V accumulation in shoots and roots were reached up to 95.4% and 67%. The VFA-induced soil pH decrement, along with the enhancement of soil organic matter content and the proliferation of <i>Proteobacteria</i> and its arsenic reduction genes, were the key factors influencing environmental behavior and biochemistry of V in contaminated soils.</p><p><p>This work investigated the effects of various concentrations of biomass derived VFAs on the bioavailability, mobility, toxicity and fractionation of V in contaminated soils, and elucidated their immobilization mechanisms. The reduction in soil pH, along with the increase in soil OM and AP content, are the primary abiotic factors influencing the valence state, bioavailability, and toxicity of vanadium in contaminated soils, whereas the enhancement of the abundances of Proteobacteria and their arsenic reduction genes represent the major biotic factors affecting these properties.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143983573","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Taoufik El Rasafi, Abdallah Oukkaroum, Abdelmajid Haddioui
{"title":"Improvement of root architecture, Pb, Cu and Zn uptake, translocation and phytoremediation efficiency of barley (<i>Hordeum vulgare</i>) through the application of biochar and sheep manure.","authors":"Taoufik El Rasafi, Abdallah Oukkaroum, Abdelmajid Haddioui","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2498672","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2498672","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Mining soil is considered a serious source of metal contamination worldwide due to its translocation and accumulation in various plant parts, causing severe impacts on plant growth. Results indicated that biochar and manure improved barley root morphology compared to contaminated soil. Moreover, Pb and Cu were highly translocated to shoots. Regarding treatments, manure 10% and 20% increased the Pb accumulation in roots, while animal manure 20% and biochar 2.5% increased its accumulation in shoots. Using manure of 10%, 20%, and biochar 2.5% promoted the accumulation of Zn in roots (bioaccumulation factor: BAF<sub>root</sub>≥1). According to the Dickson quality index and tolerance index, barley plants showed a high tolerance for metals in soil. Biochar and manure were effective in reducing the negative effects of metals such as Cd and Pb on barley plants. Moreover, helps to increase the accumulation of Zn and Cu in barley roots and shoots. Our findings provide insight into the potential of biochar and manure to enhance crop production under metal stress, leading to the assurance of food supply and sustainable agriculture under stressful conditions. However, future research is highly needed, focusing on a field scale and testing metals' long-term effects on crop productivity and grain accumulation in contaminated soil.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143965418","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Deqiang Chen, Muhammad Ibrahim, Mara Soroma, Hafsat Alhassan Danjaji, Adam Umar Jibo, Ying Yang
{"title":"Season-based phytoremediation potential of brown mustard for lead decontamination: effect of EDTA chelation and antioxidant enzyme activity.","authors":"Deqiang Chen, Muhammad Ibrahim, Mara Soroma, Hafsat Alhassan Danjaji, Adam Umar Jibo, Ying Yang","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2501430","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2501430","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Phytoremediation technology is an environmentally benign, potent, and cost-effective approach for treating contaminated ecological sites. To yield a worthwhile remediation performance, phytoremediation technology involves amalgamating multifarious techniques and strategies. The primary objective of this research was to look into the effects of seasonal changes, contamination level, and EDTA chelation on Brown mustard's potential to extract Lead (Pb) from synthetically contaminated soil and its response to antioxidant enzyme activity. Soil samples containing 5 mg kg<sup>-1</sup> of EDTA were spiked with 200, 500, and 1000 mg kg<sup>-1</sup> of Pb, while the control group (unspiked) without EDTA addition was used. The results indicated that adding EDTA in winter (winter + EDTA) significantly increased (<i>p</i> < 0.05) plant growth by 18.83%. Observing the seasonal variation, the removal efficiency of Pb was achieved in this order: summer + EDTA > winter + EDTA > summer + No EDTA > winter + No EDTA. The results also showed that the removal rate had improved up to 52.53% as the concentration of Pb rose from 67 to 500 mg kg<sup>-1</sup> but showed a decline after reaching 1000 mg kg<sup>-1</sup>, indicating a maximum Pb stress level. Additionally, the EDTA chelation during winter demonstrated a significant effect on the ability of Brown mustard to accumulate higher levels of Pb in both roots and leaves, with 500 mg kg<sup>-1</sup> as the optimal level taken by the plant throughout the experiment. Except for CAT, the increased enzyme activities were observed under EDTA chelation while Pb-stress (1000 mg kg<sup>-1</sup>) reduced the enzyme activities by over 4%. The findings suggest that having 143 U/g CAT, 285 U/g SOD, and 14.9 U/g MDA in the summer season with EDTA amendments were the most suitable recourse for decontamination of Pb-polluted soil compared to a single-factor treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143995371","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Advanced treatment of tannery effluent from Fez City (Morocco) using a sequence of aerobic and sono-photo-Fenton processes.","authors":"Oumaima Bahammou, Imane El Mrabet, Zineb Chaouki, Mostafa Nawdali, Karim Tanji, Jamel Bouaziz, Fouad Khalil, Mourad Benzina, Corinne Ferronato, Frederic C Meunier, Hicham Zaitan","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2499721","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2499721","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This work aims to purify real tannery wastewater (TWW) after a physicochemical characterization. A pretreatment using air stripping (aerobic pretreatment; AP) was first applied and compared to anaerobic pretreatment (ANP). The COD and BOD<sub>5</sub> were highly removed by AP, reaching 86% and 88% compared to ANP, which only achieved 48% and 55%, respectively. Following the AP, the sono-photo-Fenton (SPF) process was applied as post-treatment. The optimal conditions pH = 3, [H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>] = 1834 mg/L, and [Fe<sup>2+</sup>] = 1281 mg/L improved the COD, color and BOD<sub>5</sub> removal of 96%, 98%, and 98%, respectively. Turbidity, N-NO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup>, and N-NO<sub>2</sub><sup>-</sup> were completely removed (100%) by the combined processes (AP+SPF), while Cr, Cl<sup>-</sup>, and N-NH<sub>4</sub><sup>+</sup> were reduced to 99%, 97%, and 99%, respectively. Finally, phytotoxicity tests were performed to confirm the efficiency of the sequential processes. The highest germination percentage, germination rate index, and seedling vigor index for the grains <i>wheat</i> and <i>Medicago sativa</i> were observed using the TWW treated by the AP+SPF, followed by those treated by AP alone. In contrast, no germination indicators were noticed in raw TWW. These findings highlight the significant purification effectiveness of the sequential processes of AP and SPF post-treatment, which suggests the potential use of this combination for the efficient treatment of real liquid effluents.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144010136","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}