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Immobilization of heavy metals by microbially induced carbonate precipitation using hydrocarbon-degrading ureolytic bacteria
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article)
Crude oil contamination introduces multiple threats to human health and the environment, most of which are from toxic heavy metals. Heavy metals cause significant threats because of their persistence, toxicity, and ...
Principles and Applicability of Integrated Remediation Strategies for Heavy Metal Removal/Recovery from Contaminated Environments
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Springer
, 2022 , Article)
Contamination of agricultural soils with heavy metals present lethal consequences in terms of diverse ecological and environmental problems that entail entry of metal in food chain, soil deterioration, plant growth ...
Concentration of pb, cu, zn and cd in the roadside soil of doha: Effect of traffic volume and season
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HARD
, 2021 , Article)
The concentration of copper (Cu), lead (Pb), zinc (Zn) and cadmium (Cd) in the roadside soil of Doha was evaluated. Three different roads were selected for the study namely, Mesrif street, Salwa road and Cornish street ...
An overview of heavy metals toxicity in plants, tolerance mechanism, and alleviation through lysine-chelation with micro-nutrients—A novel approach
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Springer
, 2022 , Article Review)
Abstract: Plants must adapt themselves to the prevailing conditions for their survival, resulting in the acquisition of a wide range of metal tolerance mechanisms. Although many metal elements are essential for the growth ...
Industrial sludge valorization and decontamination via lipid extraction and heavy metals removal using low-cost protic ionic liquid
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article)
Sludge is a heterogenous organic-rich matter that comprise of highly valuable biopolymers along with various contaminants including heavy metals. Sludge valorization as a renewable resource and inexpensive feedstock is key ...
Aquaculture sediments amended with biochar improved soil health and plant growth in a degraded soil
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
Sustainable and safe management of aquaculture sediments is of great concern. Biochar (BC) and fishpond sediments (FPS) are rich in organic carbon and nutrients and thus can be used as soil amendments; however, it is not ...
Graphene-based membrane techniques for heavy metal removal: A critical review
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Elsevier
, 2021 , Article)
As good quality water is becoming increasingly scarce, efficient methods for water recovery, recycling, and reuse must be developed to ensure a reliable water supply. This endeavor may take into account other water supplies ...
Recent developments in the application of nanomaterials in agroecosystems
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MDPI AG
, 2020 , Article)
Nanotechnology implies the scientific research, development, and manufacture, along with processing, of materials and structures on a nano scale. Presently, the contamination of metalloids and metals in the soil has gained ...
Potential utilization of municipal solid waste incineration ashes as sand replacement for developing sustainable cementitious binder
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Elsevier
, 2021 , Article)
This paper investigates the ability of recycling the municipality solid waste incineration (MSWI) ashes as sand replacement in cementitious binder production. Two types of MSWI ashes were considered in this study including ...
Microalgae potential to protect from heavy metals-induced carcinogenicity
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Elsevier
, 2024 , Article)
Toxic elements are present naturally in the environment; however, during the last century, their level has been continuously rising in the air, water, and soil due to anthropogenic activities, including urban runoff, ...