Economía Circular
Economía Circular
Accumulation of heavy metals from single and combined olive mill wastewater and pomace in soil and bioaccumulation in tissues of two earthworm species: Endogeic (Aporrectodea trapezoides) and Epigeic (Eisenia fetida)
04/07/2024 -
Soil and earthworms are threatened by anthropogenic contamination resulting from olive mill waste dumping on the soil due to their pollutant properties. While several studies have explored the...
Adsorption of 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid Herbicide from Aqueous Solution by Using Cement Kiln Dust Solid Waste
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The current study examined the adsorption of the herbicide 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) on cement kiln dust (CKD) which is a solid waste generated in a large quantity from cement...
Impact of cement waste on soil fertility and crop productivity: a serious concern for food security
10/06/2024 -
The rapid expansion of urbanization and construction activities has led to a significant increase in cement production worldwide, resulting in a surge in cement waste generation. This study aims...
Metal(loid) contamination in Bangladesh: a comprehensive synthesis in different landscapes with ecological and health implications
05/06/2024 -
Elevated metal(loid) concentrations in soil and foodstuffs is a significant global issue for many densely populated countries like Bangladesh, necessitating reliable estimation for sustainable...
Preparation of composites with MgAl-LDH-modified commercial activated carbon for the quick removal of Cr(VI) from aqueous solutions
06/06/2024 -
The problem of soil and water contamination caused by Cr(VI) discharged from the dyeing, electroplating, and metallurgical industries is becoming increasingly serious, posing a potentially great...
Efficient Immobilization of heavy metals using newly synthesized magnetic nanoparticles and some bacteria in a multi-metal contaminated soil
01/06/2024 -
Simultaneous application of modified Fe3O4 with biological treatments in remediating multi-metal polluted soils, has rarely been investigated. Thus, a pioneering approach towards sustainable...
Application of microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) process in concrete self-healing and environmental restoration to facilitate carbon neutrality: a critical review
29/05/2024 -
Soil contamination, land desertification and concrete cracking can have significant adverse impacts on sustainable human economic and societal development. Cost-effective and environmentally...
Foliar spraying of zinc oxide nanoparticles improves water transport and nitrogen metabolism in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) seedlings mitigating the negative impacts of cadmium
22/05/2024 -
The use of bio-nanotechnology in agriculture—such as the biological applications of metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs)—greatly improves crop yield and quality under different abiotic stress...
Interactions between plants and bacterial communities for phytoremediation of petroleum-contaminated soil
23/05/2024 -
Plants can stimulate the microbes to degrade ubiquitous petroleum hydrocarbons (PHCs), which has prompted a novel view on rhizoremediation. In the present study, the degradation rate of PHCs was...
A combined landfarming-phytoremediation method to enhance remediation of mixed persistent contaminants
20/05/2024 -
Contamination of soil and water with petroleum hydrocarbons and metals can pose a significant threat to the environment and human health. This study aimed to investigate the establishment and...
Worldwide Examination of Magnetic Responses to Heavy Metal Pollution in Agricultural Soils
29/04/2024 -
Over the last decade, a large number of studies have been conducted on heavy metals and magnetic susceptibility () measurement in soils. Yet, a global understanding of soil contamination and magnetic...
Natural products for biocontrol: review of their fate in the environment and impacts on biodiversity
17/04/2024 -
Biocontrol solutions (macroorganisms, microorganisms, natural substances, semiochemicals) are presented as potential alternatives to conventional plant protection products (PPPs) because they are...
Heavy fuel oil-contaminated soil remediation by individual and bioaugmentation-assisted phytoremediation with Medicago sativa and with cold plasma-treated M. sativa
10/04/2024 -
Developing an optimal environmentally friendly bioremediation strategy for petroleum products is of high interest. This study investigated heavy fuel oil (HFO)-contaminated soil (4 and 6 g kg?1)...
Fly ash treatment via conventional and microwave-assisted organic acid leaching: kinetics and life cycle assessment
10/04/2024 -
Heedless disposal of oil-based fly ash contributes to the contamination of the air, water, and soil. Acid leaching of industrial solid wastes is recognized as a versatile, cost-effective, and...
Preliminary construction of a microecological evaluation model for uranium-contaminated soil
01/04/2024 -
With the extensive development of nuclear energy, soil uranium contamination has become an increasingly prominent problem. The development of evaluation systems for various uranium contamination...
Understanding Soil Contamination in Nitrogen Fertilizer Manufacturing: Spatial Distribution, Factors, and Implications for Environmental Management
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Soil contamination caused by the nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing industry is a growing global concern. This study focused on soil contamination in the nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing industry...
Spatial distribution, enrichment and potential sources of seldom monitored trace elements in soils of Yellow River Delta, China
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Rapid development of industry and agriculture over the past decades have caused serious environmental impacts on the local environment. However, the spatial distribution, sources and risk assessment...
Assessment of the Quality of Agricultural Soils in Manica Province (Mozambique)
28/03/2024 -
Agriculture is the main economic activity of Mozambique and there is a lack of information about the quality of agricultural soils. In this paper, five soils from the Manica and Sussundenga districts...
Distribution Characteristics, Source Analysis of Heavy Metal(oid)s, and Ecological and Health Risk Assessment around Shale Gas Extraction Platform in Sichuan, China
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Studies on the assessment of heavy metal(oid) contamination in soils near shale gas development areas are scarce. Studying the distribution characteristics of heavy metal(oid)s in the soil of shale...
Tracing and source fingerprinting of metals from the southern coastal sediments in Bangladesh
23/03/2024 -
Trace element pollution from anthropogenic sources is increasingly widespread. This pollution in terrestrial environments threatens agricultural crop production, while in aquatic environments, it...
Characteristics of Soil Heavy Metal Pollution and Health Risks in Chenzhou City
21/03/2024 -
The objective of this inquiry is to illuminate the attributes of heavy metal contamination and evaluate the potential ecological hazards inherent in the surface soil of Chenzhou City. A comprehensive...
