Akshaya Prakash Chengatt, Nair G Sarath, Delse Parekkattil Sebastian, Satheesh George
{"title":"Role of 6-benzylaminopurine in modulating pigment biosynthesis and physiological resilience in Cd-stressed <i>Strobilanthes alternata</i>.","authors":"Akshaya Prakash Chengatt, Nair G Sarath, Delse Parekkattil Sebastian, Satheesh George","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2568719","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2568719","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Contamination of soil by cadmium is an emerging urgent issue of human concern. The present study was conducted to investigate the effects of 250 mg/kg cadmium chloride (CdCl<sub>2</sub>) and 25 ppm of 6-benzylaminopurine (6-BAP) on pigment constitution, <i>ChlM</i> gene expression, antioxidant activity, and secondary metabolite profile in <i>Strobilanthes alternata</i>, a herbaceous plant with excellent Cd phytostabilization potential. The results revealed that 6-BAP could enhance the total chlorophyll (52%) and carotenoid contents (57%), <i>ChlM</i> gene expression (1.4-fold in leaves), glutathione contents (ninefold in roots, onefold in leaves), superoxide dismutase (SOD, 27% in roots, 19% in leaves), catalase (1.5-fold in roots), ascorbate peroxidase (APX, eightfold in roots), and guaiacol peroxidase (GPOX, 3.9-fold in roots) activities in Cd-stressed plants compared to Cd treated <i>S. alternata</i>. The liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) analysis revealed the presence of putative protective compounds like verproside, atractyloside, 4-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanone O-[2-galloyl-6-p-coumaroylglucoside], pallidol 3,3″-diglucoside, ent-fisetinidol-(4beta->8)-catechin-(6->4beta)-ent-fisetinidol, (-)-matairesinol 4'-[apiosyl-(1->2)-glucoside], and notoginsenoside Fe only in Cd + 6-BAP treated <i>S. alternata.</i> These results reveal the capability of 6-BAP as an efficient amendment for enhancing heavy metal stress resilience in plants. Further studies are required to validate the efficiency of this method in different plants under field conditions.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-20"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145251061","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}
Ahmed A A Aioub, Mohamed A Fahmy, Qichun Zhang, Sarah I Z Abdel Wahab
{"title":"Enhancing deltamethrin phytoremediation and its metabolism in polluted soil through the interaction of <i>Plantago major</i> and different agents: toxicokinetic study, biochemical analysis, gene expression, and metabolic pathways.","authors":"Ahmed A A Aioub, Mohamed A Fahmy, Qichun Zhang, Sarah I Z Abdel Wahab","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2566926","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2566926","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Deltamethrin (DMT), a toxic pyrethroid insecticide, contaminates soil and water, posing risks to humans and organisms. Phytoremediation using <i>Plantago major</i> was studied to remove DMT and its metabolites from polluted soil, enhanced by liquid silicon dioxide (SiO<sub>2</sub>, 750 mg L<sup>-1</sup>) and <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> AZFS3 (<i>B. subtilis</i>),10<sup>7</sup> CFU/mL) under greenhouse conditions. Our study assessed biochemical responses, including superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), hydrogen peroxide (H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>), malondialdehyde (MDA), and detoxification gene expression in <i>P. major</i> roots and leaves subjected to DMT stress. SiO<sub>2</sub> and <i>B. subtilis</i> desorbed DMT by 46.08 and 18.75 µg g<sup>-1</sup>, respectively. The longest half-life (t<sub>1</sub>/<sub>2</sub>) of DMT was 23.22 days in polluted soil alone, while the shortest (5.81 days) was observed in soil with <i>P. major</i> and <i>B. subtilis</i>. Soil with <i>P. major</i> plus SiO<sub>2</sub> reduced DMT residues more effectively than <i>B. subtilis</i> and increased DMT accumulation in plant tissues. SOD and CAT activity peaked in roots and leaves treated with SiO<sub>2</sub> and B. SUBTILIS, with lower H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> and MDA contents observed in SiO<sub>2</sub> treatments. Additionally, DMT stress induced significant upregulation of cytochrome P450, glutathione S-transferases (GST), glycosyltransferases (GTs), and ABC transporter genes in <i>P. major</i>. SiO<sub>2</sub> was more effective than <i>B. subtilis</i> in enhancing phytoremediation by promoting DMT degradation and metabolic detoxification pathways. This study highlights the potential of combining SiO<sub>2</sub> and <i>B. subtilis</i> with phytoremediation to accelerate DMT removal and mitigate harmful pesticide residues in polluted soils and plants.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145238702","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}
James Friday Amaku, Ifeoma Anne Omobhude, Okoche Kelvin Amadi, Tunde Lewis Yusuf, Fanyana M Mtunzi, Jesse Greener
{"title":"Phytogenic TiO<sub>2</sub>-biochar nanocomposite derived from <i>Prunus dulcis</i> for enhanced Rhodamine B removal from aqueous systems.","authors":"James Friday Amaku, Ifeoma Anne Omobhude, Okoche Kelvin Amadi, Tunde Lewis Yusuf, Fanyana M Mtunzi, Jesse Greener","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2566936","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2566936","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Batch adsorption experiments were carried out to evaluate the removal of Rhodamine B (RhB), a cationic dye, from synthetic wastewater using a multi-walled carbon nanotube/titanium dioxide (MWCNT/TiO<sub>2</sub>)-modified biochar composite (CBTM), with pristine biochar (CCB) as a reference. The effects of solution pH, contact time, adsorbent dosage, temperature, and initial dye concentration on adsorption performance were systematically investigated. Maximum RhB removal occurred at pH 3, with equilibrium achieved after 180 min. Under these conditions, CBTM exhibited a higher adsorption capacity (31.43 mg·g<sup>-1</sup>) than CCB (17.31 mg·g<sup>-1</sup>) at 313 K. Equilibrium data were best described by the Freundlich isotherm, indicating multilayer adsorption on heterogeneous surfaces, while kinetic analysis showed that the pseudo-first-order model provided the most accurate fit, suggesting a physisorption-dominated process. Thermodynamic parameters (ΔG°, ΔH°, ΔS°) confirmed that the adsorption was spontaneous and endothermic. Interestingly, while CBTM demonstrated superior dye removal, antimicrobial assays revealed stronger bacterial inhibition by CCB. These results highlight the potential of CBTM for efficient dye removal and underscore the multifunctional capabilities of biochar-based adsorbents.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145232583","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":"Green synthesis of copper oxide/nanographene nanocomposite as a novel adsorbent for enhanced CO<sub>2</sub> capture.","authors":"Nerihan Haskan, Sinan Kutluay, Ömer Şahin","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2566933","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2566933","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The present study examined the carbon dioxide (CO<sub>2</sub>) capture capabilities of copper oxide/nanographene (CuO/NG) nanocomposites, representing a novel generation of eco-friendly adsorbents. In addition to CuO/NG nanocomposites prepared using conventional methods, CuO/NG-green nanocomposites were developed using a \"green synthesis\" method involving hemp (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) stalk bio-extract. The nanomaterials were characterized using a range of techniques, including scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) method. Greater homogeneity in morphology and particle size distribution was revealed in the nanocomposites obtained by green synthesis. It has been indicated by BET analysis that a surface area of 644 m<sup>2</sup> g<sup>-1</sup> and an average pore diameter of 4.28 nm are possessed by the CuO/NG-green nanocomposite. Experiments involving CO<sub>2</sub> adsorption were carried out at temperatures of 273 K and 298 K within a pressure range of 0-1 bar. The results showed that the CuO/NG-green nanocomposite had the best performance, with CO<sub>2</sub> uptake capacities of 4.21 mmol g<sup>-1</sup> at 273 K and 3.62 mmol g<sup>-1</sup> at 298 K under 1 bar. The values obtained for this material are higher than those of the CuO/NG nanocomposite that was synthesized using the conventional method. Additionally, it was indicated by the isosteric heat of adsorption (<i>Q</i><sub>st</sub>) values that stronger interactions with CO<sub>2</sub> were exhibited by the CuO/NG-green nanocomposite. Additionally, after 10 cycles of reuse testing, the CuO/NG-green nanocomposite exhibited excellent reusability, maintaining 93% of its CO<sub>2</sub> uptake capacity. The findings indicate that synthesized CuO/NG-green nanocomposites have the potential to be utilized as sustainable, high-performance CO<sub>2</sub> adsorbents, positioning them as promising candidates for environmentally friendly carbon management technologies.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145232545","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":"Assessment of foliar retention capacity for particulate matter and potentially toxic elements accumulation in common evergreen shrubs of Northern Jiangsu, China during winter.","authors":"Yu Liu, Jihong Dong, Nan Zhang, Changwei Liu","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2566137","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2566137","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Winter evergreen shrubs play a vital role in mitigating atmospheric particulate matter (PM) and potentially toxic elements (PTEs). This study evaluated PM retention and PTE accumulation in four shrub species from northern Jiangsu. <i>Rhododendron × pulchrum</i> exhibited the greatest PM retention (0.1082 mg/cm<sup>2</sup>) and the highest accumulation of Cr, Mn, Ni, As, Cd, and Pb in both surface deposits and leaf tissues. PM distribution was dominated by coarse particles (PM<sub>>10</sub>, 71.60%), followed by PM<sub>2.5-10</sub> (21.60%) and PM<sub>0.2-2.5</sub> (6.81%), with <i>Buxus megistophylla</i> showing superior capacity for fine particle (PM<sub>0.2-2.5</sub>) capture. <i>Photinia × fraseri</i> displayed elevated Hg levels (0.040 mg/kg), whereas <i>Pittosporum tobira</i> accumulated the highest Zn concentrations (36.041 mg/kg). Leaf PM load was strongly and positively correlated with most PTEs (<i>p</i> < 0.01). Notably, Cu and Pb in <i>P. tobira</i> leaves and Pb in <i>B. megistophylla</i> leaves were significantly correlated with the corresponding elements in leaf-associated PM (<i>p</i> < 0.05). These results confirm that PM of different size fractions exhibits distinct selective adsorption patterns for atmospheric PTEs. Overall, <i>R. pulchrum</i> appears to be a promising understory shrub species for greening in PTE-contaminated environments.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145232569","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":"Co-metabolic breakdown of LDPE microplastics in PGPR-Assisted phytoremediation of hydrocarbon-contaminated soil.","authors":"Kwang Mo Yang, Toemthip Poolpak, Patompong Saengwilai, Prayad Pokethitiyook, Maleeya Kruatrachue","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2566159","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2566159","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A 90-day pot study investigated the effect of low-density polyethylene microplastics (LDPE MPs) on bioaugmented phytoremediation of crude oil-contaminated soil using lemongrass (<i>Cymbopogon flexuosus</i>) and <i>Micrococcus luteus</i> WN01 (PGPR). Plant growth, root morphology, root exudates, microbial population, dehydrogenase activity, residual TPH concentration, and LDPE MP degradation were evaluated. <i>M. luteus</i> significantly increased plant biomass and improved TPH degradation by 79.16% and 64.43%, which were 25.04% and 15.85% higher than uninoculated treatments. <i>M. luteus</i> inoculation still led to higher TPH removal compared to uninoculated treatments despite MP-induced alterations in plant biochemical and morphological traits. GC/MS analysis of lemongrass root exudates showed that <i>M. luteus</i> enriched plants with GABA-associated allelochemicals. FTIR analysis indicated accelerated oxidation of LDPE MPs in planted treatments compared to unplanted ones, evidenced by increased absorbance at characteristic peaks (3620.71 cm<sup>-1</sup> O-H stretching, 1651 cm<sup>-1</sup> C=O stretching, and 1031.10 cm<sup>-1</sup> C-O stretching). This strongly suggests a co-metabolic breakdown of LDPE MPs within the plant rhizosphere (a degradation hotspot). Lemongrass essential oil was not significantly affected by the contaminant or <i>M. luteus</i>. This study highlights the lemongrass-<i>M. luteus</i> association as a promising candidate for the remediation of both petroleum- and MP-contaminated soil, with the added benefit of essential oil production.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145199347","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}
Aviraj Datta, Santhosh Kumar Raja, Hari Om Singh, Ramesh Singh
{"title":"Evaluation of phytoremediation potential of <i>Canna indica</i> and <i>Ageratum conyzoides</i> in field-scale hybrid wetlands treating greywater.","authors":"Aviraj Datta, Santhosh Kumar Raja, Hari Om Singh, Ramesh Singh","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2562313","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2562313","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Constructed wetlands (CWs) offer an eco-friendly wastewater treatment technology which can provide a low-cost alternative to \"raw wastewater discharge\" which although is increasingly becoming unsustainable, remains the most common practice for urban housing colonies in India. This study demonstrates that despite being a semi-engineered system CWs can provide consistent removal efficiency while treating \"grey water\", which constitutes the major fraction of the total wastewater generated in an urban housing colony. The lack of field-scale performance data for CWs has kept builders, practicing engineers, and policy makers thus far unconvinced about their true potential beyond scientific publications. The work presented here provides comparative assessment of phytoremediation potential of two macrophytes <i>Canna indica</i> and <i>Ageratum conyzoides</i> while treating grey water emanating from a nearby urban housing colony. How the relative positioning of these macrophytes, upstream or downstream of each other, can influence the wastewater treatment efficiency was also evaluated. Higher removal efficiencies were observed for inorganic nitrogen (43.4%) and phosphate (45.68%) for CWs vegetated with <i>Canna indica</i> while higher sulfate removal efficiency (63.5%) was observed for CWs vegetated with <i>Ageratum conyzoides</i>. For chemical oxygen demand (COD) and total suspended solids (TSSs), removal efficiencies remained consistently above 65% and 80%, respectively.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145185944","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}
Esfandiar Jahantab, Salman Zare, Reza Roohi, Kailin Liu
{"title":"The group method of data handling (GMDH) model for lead and cadmium uptake by <i>Bromus tomentellus</i> under the effect of biochar and urban waste compost organic amendments addition.","authors":"Esfandiar Jahantab, Salman Zare, Reza Roohi, Kailin Liu","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2562315","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2562315","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Modeling and predicting heavy metal uptake by plants using organic amendments helps reduce metal concentrations in contaminated soils. This study examined the effects of 1% and 2% (W/W) biochar and urban waste compost on the growth and cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) uptake by <i>Bromus tomentellus</i> in contaminated soil. The highest plant height (34.0 cm) and biomass (30.0 g) occurred with 2% biochar, compared to 16.0 cm and 9.0 g in control. For Pb, the maximum bioconcentration factor (BCF) was 2.25 with 1% compost, and the highest translocation factor (TF) was 1.4 with 2% biochar. For Cd, both max BCF (3.40) and TF (1.4) were seen at 1% biochar. Metal uptake and transfer significantly correlated with biomass and soil factors such as fertility (N, P, and K), pH, sodium adsorption ratio (SAR), and organic matter (OM) (Mantel test: <i>p</i> = 0.1, <i>r</i> = 0.4). The Group Method of Data Handling (GMDH) model, with high accuracy (<i>R</i><sup>2</sup> = 0.998), showed compost caused an initial rise then decline in Cd uptake, while biochar had the opposite effect. Pb uptake increased with compost up to 1.052%, peaking at 763.7 ppm, then decreased. The GMDH model can optimize biochar or compost levels to enhance metal uptake by plants in polluted soils.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145175611","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}
K Anu, S Gayathry, C K Sneha, K Shahul, R Sayana, K Sree Theertha, Augustine Anu
{"title":"Unveiling the multifaceted benefits of <i>Bacillus cereus strain doms B16</i> for sustainable agriculture and crop productivity.","authors":"K Anu, S Gayathry, C K Sneha, K Shahul, R Sayana, K Sree Theertha, Augustine Anu","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2559157","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2559157","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The growing need for sustainable agricultural practices has prompted the exploration of microbial biotechnologies, specifically plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR), as alternatives to chemical fertilizers and pesticides. This study focuses on <i>Bacillus cereus strain doms B16</i>, a newly isolated bacterium from the rhizosphere of black pepper plants. Our comprehensive evaluation revealed that strain B16 exhibits multiple beneficial traits such as phosphate solubilization, nitrogen fixation, siderophore production, and the synthesis of indole-3-acetic acid (IAA), which are pivotal for enhancing plant growth. The results from pot experiments show that B16 significantly improves growth parameters in mustard, green gram, and bengal gram, confirming its potential to contribute to eco-friendly agricultural practices. The strain's robustness in salt stress conditions and its ability to form biofilms further affirm its potential as a biofertilizer. These findings underscore the significance of <i>Bacillus cereus strain doms B16</i> in promoting sustainable agriculture through enhanced plant health and productivity, presenting a viable, eco-friendly alternative to conventional agricultural inputs.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145148945","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}
Sibgha Ayub, Rabia Rehman, Asfa Bajwa, Zeshan Iqbal, Zahrah T Al-Thagafi, Eman A Al-Abbad
{"title":"Microwave assisted phyto-mediated synthesis of tartaric acid infused <i>Citrus paradisi</i> peels for phytofiltration of Rhodamine-B dye from wastewater.","authors":"Sibgha Ayub, Rabia Rehman, Asfa Bajwa, Zeshan Iqbal, Zahrah T Al-Thagafi, Eman A Al-Abbad","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2563138","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2563138","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigates the potential of <i>Citrus paradisi</i> peel (CP) as biosorbent for the elimination of Rhodamine B (RhD B) from wastewater. The study used FTIR, SEM and EDX to determine the structure of CP. It was shown that 1.4 and 2.0 g were the optimal biosorbent doses for plain and treated peels, respectively. A number of factors were optimized in order to examine the sorbent efficiency for Rhodamine-B dye. Simple and acid-modified biosorbents were employed in batch mode processing to remove hazardous basic dyes such as rhodamine-B. Adsorption equilibrium was achieved within 60 min, and treated grapefruit peels (TTCP) were found to be more effective than untreated grapefruit peels (UCP). Kinetic studies outcomes showed that the pseudo-second-order kinetics form fit more with an R2 of ≥ 0.916 and ≥ 0.932 for UCP and TTCP respectively. The adsorption isotherm of Langmuir was used to describe equilibrium for TTCP, with highest sorption ability of 321.507 µg/g. The study also discovered that 1 M HCl and NaOH may be used to regenerate CP, with recovery rates of RhD B reaching up to 98% and 85%, respectively indicating CP is a potential biosorbent for removing RhD B from aqueous solutions.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145130670","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}