Hasan M Agha, Ali H Jawad, Lee D Wilson, Zeid A ALOthman
{"title":"Adsorptive performance of sustainable biosorbent from <i>Macadamia integrifoli</i> shell powder for toxic methylene blue dye removal: desirability functions and dye uptake mechanism.","authors":"Hasan M Agha, Ali H Jawad, Lee D Wilson, Zeid A ALOthman","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2494697","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2494697","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Herein, the potential of Macadamia integrifolia nutshell powder (MSP) as a sustainable, renewable, and cost-effective biosorbent for methylene blue (MB) dye was evaluated. The physicochemical properties of MSP were characterized <i>via</i> XRD, FTIR, FESEM-EDX, and pH<sub>pzc</sub> analysis. The biosorption process was optimized using the Box-Behnken design (RSM-BBD), to evaluate the influence of MSP dose (0.02-0.1 g/100 mL), contact time (20-300 min), and solution pH (4-10). The desirability function further refined and validated the BBD results, demonstrating that maximum MB removal (98.7%) was achieved at an MSP dose of 0.09 g/100 mL, contact time of 276.1 min, and solution pH of 8.7. Kinetic modeling indicated that MB biosorption onto MSP conformed to the pseudo-second order (PSO) model. The intraparticle diffusion (IPD) model supports a multi-step adsorption process, consisting of surface adsorption, gradual diffusion, and equilibrium stages. The adsorption equilibrium data were well described by the Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models, confirming a combination of monolayer and multilayer adsorption profiles. The maximum adsorption capacity (<i>q<sub>max</sub></i>) of MSP was estimated to be 128.3 mg/g. The biosorption mechanism was attributed to hydrogen bonding, π-π interactions, electrostatic forces, and pore filling, as evidenced by spectroscopy and bioadsorbent morphology results. The reusability study demonstrated that MSP retained significant adsorption capacity over multiple cycles, highlighting its moderate recyclability. These findings establish MSP as a highly efficient, scalable, and environmentally sustainable bioadsorbent for MB dye removal, offering a practical solution for wastewater treatment applications and options for sustainable water management.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144012020","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}
Rashad Mukhtar Balal, Muhammad Tauseef Jaffar, Syed Ayyaz Javed, Muhammad Zubair, Muhammad Ajmal Farhad, Hafiz Wasif Javaad, Muhammad Adnan Shahid, Waleed A A Alsakkaf, Hayssam M Ali
{"title":"Silicon enhances the growth of nickel-stressed cabbage plants by reducing oxidative damage and strengthening root architecture.","authors":"Rashad Mukhtar Balal, Muhammad Tauseef Jaffar, Syed Ayyaz Javed, Muhammad Zubair, Muhammad Ajmal Farhad, Hafiz Wasif Javaad, Muhammad Adnan Shahid, Waleed A A Alsakkaf, Hayssam M Ali","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2494699","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2494699","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nickel (Ni) toxicity can disorder plant growth and development, while silicon (Si) is important element in ameliorating heavy metal stress. This study investigated the effect of exogenous application of Si (2 mM) on cabbage plants exposed to Ni (0.5 mM and 1 mM). The impacts of exogenous Si application on root morphology, enzymatic activities, proline and glycine betaine (GB) accumulation, reactive oxygen species (ROS), and other physiological parameters of cabbage plants grown under Ni stress were observed. Exogenous Si mitigated the irreversible damage caused by Ni by improving root morphology, enhancing plant enzymatic activities, regulating osmoprotectants (proline and glycine betaine), modulating ROC (<math><mrow><msubsup><mrow><mi>O</mi></mrow><mrow><mn>2</mn></mrow><mrow><mo>-</mo></mrow></msubsup></mrow></math> and H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>), and supporting overall plant physiology. Furthermore, Si reduced Ni content by 67% and 72% in roots and leaves, respectively, and improved the nutrients (Si, N, P, and K) upregulation under Ni stress while reducing oxidative stress. The overall findings suggest that foliar application of 2 mM Si can enhance root morphology, regulate nutrient uptake, and play a crucial role in reducing Ni accumulation. This effect is primarily attributed to its contribution to strengthening plant defense mechanisms against oxidative damage and regulating osmoregulation, thereby alleviating Ni-induced stress and promoting plant growth.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144008083","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":"Use of mushroom extract for the synthesis of copper nickel bimetallic nanoparticles: chemical functionalization with polyethyleneimine polymer, characterization, and application to the adsorption of anionic dyes from water.","authors":"Nouha Sebeia, Masseoud Othmani, Mahjoub Jabli","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2491067","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2491067","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In the current work, a biological extract of mushroom was used to synthesize copper nickel bimetallic nanoparticles (CuNi). The prepared CuNi bimetallic nanoparticles were then functionalized with polyethyleneimine polymer. The prepared nanocomposites (CuNi/PEI) were characterized using several analytical techniques including Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). FT-IR showed that several phyto-constituents could act as reducing and stabilizing agents for CuNi. Some nanoparticles looked spherical and some others were nano-rods. The XRD sharp peak, at 2<i>θ</i> = 25.4°, indicated the crystalline nature of CuNi bimetallic nanoparticles. The crystallinity of CuNi was not significantly affected after surface functionalization with polyethyleneimine. The prepared nanocomposites were thermally less stable than CuNi. Further, the nanocomposites were used for the adsorption of two anionic dyes namely Acid Blue 25 (AB25) and Naphthol blue black B (NBBB). At optimum conditions, the highest adsorption capacities of AB25 and NBBB using CuNi/PEI nanocomposites were 198 and 152 mg/g, respectively. However, the adsorption abilities of AB25 and NBBB using CuNi bimetallic nanoparticles were only 35 and 24 mg/g, respectively. The adsorption mechanism was exothermic, nonspontaneous, and fitted well to the pseudo-second order kinetic model and Langmuir isotherm. Overall, the green approach, facile synthesis, and adsorption performance suggested that the prepared CuNi/PEI nanocomposite could be used as an excellent candidate in decolorization processes.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144063721","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}
Maurício Kersting, Ênio Leandro Machado, Rosana de Cassia de Souza Schneider, Adriane Lawisch Rodriguez, Alexandre Rieger, Guilherme Lemões Iepsen, Carlos Alexandre Lutterbeck
{"title":"Performance of an integrated system for the treatment of veterinary hospital wastewaters: assessment of organic load and toxicity levels.","authors":"Maurício Kersting, Ênio Leandro Machado, Rosana de Cassia de Souza Schneider, Adriane Lawisch Rodriguez, Alexandre Rieger, Guilherme Lemões Iepsen, Carlos Alexandre Lutterbeck","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2491063","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2491063","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Despite its toxic potential, the treatment of wastewaters generated at veterinary hospitals has been neglected. Thus, this is a pioneering study that addresses the treatment of this effluent through an integrated system composed of an upflow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB), an anoxic filter (AF), an aerobic reactor (AR), a sludge thickener tank (STT) a horizontal flow subsurface constructed wetland (HFSSCW) and a parshall gutter (PG) and with a hydraulic retention time of 10 days. Approximately 5 m³ of wastewater is produced daily, with antibiotics and analgesics being the most commonly used classes of pharmaceutical compounds. Several of the analyzed parameters did not comply with national and international guidelines. In this context, the integrated treatment system demonstrated good results, achieving mean removals of: 98% for COD and 59% for BOD<sub>5</sub>; 87.5% for Total N and 44% for Total P; 83.8% and 69.9% for DOC and TDC; 95% and 65% for Turbidity and EC; and 78% for TDS. The bioassays with <i>Allium cepa</i> indicated a strong genotoxic potential of the raw wastewater, which was completely eliminated after treatment. Thus, it can be concluded that the integrated treatment system showed promising results regarding the treatment of the investigated wastewaters and can be considered a viable alternative to meet effluent disposal limits established in Brazilian and international standards, as well as significantly reduce their toxic potential.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143969837","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}
Zorai Ameur, Ait Mechedal Mouloud, Salhi Imane, Tibourtine Hadil
{"title":"Comparison of wastewater treatment performance: traditional vs. baffled horizontal flow constructed wetlands.","authors":"Zorai Ameur, Ait Mechedal Mouloud, Salhi Imane, Tibourtine Hadil","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2486480","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2486480","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigated two lab-scale CW systems, traditional horizontal flow (HFCW) and baffled horizontal flow (BHFCW), as a treatment process in CWs filled with porous gravel and planted with <i>Typha latifolia</i>. BHFCW achieved average removal efficiencies of 88.65, 86.00, and 84.17% for TSS, BOD<sub>5</sub>, and, COD, respectively. Meanwhile, in HFCW, the removal efficiencies for these pollutants were 88.48, 81.07, and 77.89%, respectively. The results demonstrated that BHFCW is a reliable alternative to enhance the treatment performance of nitrogen in CWs compared to HFCW. The BHFCW removals were the best among all units: 76.59, 86.39, and 92.22% for NH<sub>4</sub><sup>+</sup>, NO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup>, and NO<sub>2</sub><sup>-</sup>, respectively. Statistical differences were observed when comparing removal effects between HFCW and BHFCW (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Nevertheless, 84.15% of orthophosphate was successfully removed in HFCW. The introduction of baffles augmented the flow path of wastewater. 14% and one-day reduction in the area and HRT of BHFCW was noted relative to the HFCW respectively. The two types of flow used are suitable for wastewater treatment. This investigation of flow type showed a role in the absorption and retention of pollutants. In addition, the BHFCW could generate interest in a treatment option.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143795519","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}
Fangzhen Li, Lu Xie, Xiaohan Shu, Xiujuan Wen, Haibo Zhang, Hai Xing, Lei Huang, Chuchu Xu, Yefang Sun, Jun Lv
{"title":"Application of <i>Torreya grandis</i> peel biochar in cadmium contaminated soil remediation and pakchoi growth enhancement.","authors":"Fangzhen Li, Lu Xie, Xiaohan Shu, Xiujuan Wen, Haibo Zhang, Hai Xing, Lei Huang, Chuchu Xu, Yefang Sun, Jun Lv","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2485304","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2485304","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aims to elucidate the effect of <i>Torreya grandis</i> peel biochar application on cadmium-contaminated soil and pakchoi (<i>Brassica chinensis L.</i>) growth. A pot experiment was designed involving four distinct biochar/soil ratio treatments: 0 (Control, CK), 1% (T1), 2.5% (T2), and 5% (T3). The results demonstrated that the incorporation of 5% effectively modulated the pH of acidic soil, substantially elevating soil organic matter, and available N, P, K content. Moreover, it augmented the activities of catalase, urease, and acid phosphatase in the soil, concurrently diminishing the Cd content. This treatment reduced the exchangeable and carbonate-bound Cd fractions by 45% while enhancing the iron-manganese oxide-bound, organic matter-bound, and residual Cd fractions by 26%, 29%, and 96%, respectively. Regarding the growth of pakchoi, the 5% biochar application significantly decreased the Cd content in the edible portion by 51%. It significantly enhanced the fresh weight per plant, soluble solids, soluble sugar, soluble protein, and vitamin C content of pakchoi. In conclusion, the application of <i>T. grandis</i> peel biochar is a viable approach for improving the properties of Cd-contaminated soil, passivating Cd fractions, and enhancing the yield and quality of pakchoi. A biochar pyrolysis temperature of 500 °C and a biochar/soil ratio of 5% is recommended.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143795494","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}
Md Ekhlasur Rahman, S M Shamsuzzaman, Khairil Mahmud, Md Kamal Uddin, Siti Salwa Abd Ghani, Mohd Yunus Abd Shukor, Buraq Musa Sadeq, Sayma Serine Chompa, Amaily Akter, Abba Nabayi, Mohd Izuan Effendi Bin Halmi
{"title":"Activity of soil enzymes during phytoremediation of arsenic in artificial wetlands.","authors":"Md Ekhlasur Rahman, S M Shamsuzzaman, Khairil Mahmud, Md Kamal Uddin, Siti Salwa Abd Ghani, Mohd Yunus Abd Shukor, Buraq Musa Sadeq, Sayma Serine Chompa, Amaily Akter, Abba Nabayi, Mohd Izuan Effendi Bin Halmi","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2485306","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2485306","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Enzymatic activity is one of the most essential biochemical mechanisms in CWs and plays a significant function in discharging nutrients from organic molecules. This study aimed to consider the activity of soil enzymes in CWs during the phytoremediation of As and to evaluate the interaction between the enzyme activity and As phytoremediation. The treatments (control, 39 mg kg<sup>-1 </sup>As, 2% nine-rhizobacteria consortium + 39 mg kg<sup>-1 </sup>As, 0.04% NPKS fertilizer + 39 mg kg<sup>-1 </sup>As, and 2% nine-rhizobacteria consortium + 0.04% NPKS fertilizer + 39 mg kg<sup>-1 </sup>As) were studied for assessing different enzymatic activity and plant-microbe interaction during phytoremediation of As in CWs. The activities of various enzymes were significantly higher at rhizosphere sand than at non-rhizosphere sand and leachate. However, enzyme activity was significantly higher in non-rhizosphere sand than in rhizosphere sand in the case of only alkaline phosphatase enzyme. A significant interaction was observed between the activity of enzymes and As phytoremediation which linear correlation coefficients at rhizosphere sand were 0.9812, 0.9484, 0.9271, 0.925, 0.9175, 0.8661, 0.9598, 0.9261, and 0.87 for urease, acid phosphatase, alkaline phosphatase, arylsulphatase, β-glucosidase, dehydrogenase, amylase, catalase, and total enzyme respectively. These enzymatic functions helped in waste breakdown; hence, higher enzymatic activity may boost As phytoremediation in CWs. So, these results of the current investigation will significantly provide knowledge of plant-microbe relationships for the phytoremediation of arsenic in CWs.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-35"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143763923","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}
Ekrem Güllüce, Mehmet Karadayı, Yusuf Gülşahin, İlknur Çolak, Taha Yasin Koç, Neslihan Hıdıroğlu İspirli, Medine Güllüce
{"title":"Removal of crystal violet dye from aqueous solutions using <i>Robinia pseudoacacia</i> L. (Fabaceae) Fruits biosorbent.","authors":"Ekrem Güllüce, Mehmet Karadayı, Yusuf Gülşahin, İlknur Çolak, Taha Yasin Koç, Neslihan Hıdıroğlu İspirli, Medine Güllüce","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2024.2438763","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15226514.2024.2438763","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Synthetic dyes are a major source of environmental pollution. In this regard, biosorption is an important treatment method for the removal and detoxification of synthetic dyes from aqueous solutions. Accordingly, the present study was conducted to investigate the potential of <i>Robinia pseudoacacia</i> L. biosorbent (RPF) in the removal of crystal violet (CV) dye from aqueous solutions. To this end, biosorption parameters, including zero charge point, pH, initial dye concentration, biosorbent dose, stirring speed, and temperature, were investigated. Variations in the treated and untreated biosorbent surfaces were characterized using FTIR spectroscopy. The results showed that the RPF biosorbent removed 77% of CV under optimal conditions: pH of 6, initial dye concentration of 10 mg/L, biosorbent dose of 1 g, contact time of 30 min, stirring speed of 150 rpm, and temperature of 298 K. The Dubinin-Radushkevich isotherm (R<sup>2</sup>= 0.976) and pseudo-second-order kinetic (R<sup>2</sup> = 0.995) models were well fitted according to isotherm and kinetic studies. Thermodynamic studies revealed that the process was endothermic according to the ΔG values. Moreover, the phytotoxicity of treated CV solutions was significantly reduced. Thus, the RPF biosorbent was determined to be a low-cost, sustainable, and ecofriendly material for the removal and detoxification of synthetic dyes from aqueous solutions.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"688-699"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142800712","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":"Biosorption of petroleum compounds from aqueous solutions using walnut shells.","authors":"Hakimeh Sharififard, Mansoor Novin","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2024.2433536","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15226514.2024.2433536","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Herein, a walnut shell as a biosorbent was applied to remove petroleum compounds from the water medium. The characterization analyses of the walnut shells showed the macro-mesopore structure of the walnut shells, a specific surface area of 26 m<sup>2</sup>/g, and the presence of various functional groups (-OH, -COOH, -C = O). The CCD design showed that the walnut shell can remove 84.43% of petroleum compounds at pH = 3 (the optimum pH), adsorbent dosage: 2 g/L, and initial concentration of petroleum compounds: 550 mg/L. The study of kinetics and adsorption equilibrium indicated matching the experimental data with the pseudo-second-order kinetic model and Freundlich equilibrium isotherm, respectively. The maximum adsorption ability of walnut shell was 3038.29 mg/g at 45 °C. The ability to regenerate and reuse the walnut shell was investigated in 6 cycles, and the results showed a 21% decrease in adsorption ability after 6 cycles. The obtained data showed that the walnut shells could be a promising adsorbent with high adsorption ability toward petroleum components. Also, the walnut shell is a regenerable adsorbent, low-cost, and environmentally friendly, and can be effective in successive cycles. Therefore, this biosorbent can have a superb influence on wastewater treatment technology and possible applications at an industrial scale.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"652-661"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142728840","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":"Heavy metal mitigation in soil and plants using organic and inorganic amendments alone and in combination.","authors":"Lei Zhao, Imran","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2024.2430657","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15226514.2024.2430657","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The use of organic and inorganic amendments like stilbite-zeolite (SZ) and nano-biochar (NBC) in phytoremediation holds immense promise, long-term stability, and its effectiveness necessitate comprehensive research. This study aimed to evaluate their potential in mitigating heavy metal contamination in soil and plants. Our results shows that SZ and NBC treatments significantly impacted heavy metal levels, notably reducing arsenic (As), nickel (Ni), lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), and mercury (Hg) accumulation in plant tissues. The treatments exhibited varying degrees of effectiveness in reducing heavy metal levels. Notably, SZ<sub>2</sub> treatment decreased As and Pb levels by 33.33% and 20%, respectively, while NBC<sub>3</sub> achieved even greater reductions, lowering As by 53.33% and Pb by 30%. Moreover, SZ<sub>2</sub>, SZ<sub>5</sub>, and NBC<sub>3</sub> treatments halved Cd levels, showcasing their potential in mitigating heavy metal contamination in rice. However Hg levels remained largely unaffected, except for NBC<sub>1</sub>, which unexpectedly doubled its concentration. In soil, SZ<sub>2</sub> treatment significantly reduced metal concentrations, particularly Cd (66.8% reduction) and Hg (70.7% reduction). Conversely, SZ<sub>3</sub> and SZ<sub>7</sub> treatments increased metal concentrations, suggesting that certain zeolite applications might enhance metal bioavailability. NBC treatments showed varying effectiveness, with NBC<sub>3</sub> being the most effective, substantially reducing As, Pb, and Cd levels.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"606-623"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142695476","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}