| Title | Valorization of steelmaking slag and coal fly ash as amendments in combination with Betula pubescens for the remediation of a highly As- and Hg-polluted mining soil |
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| ID_Doc | 20918 |
| Authors | Sánchez, S; Baragaño, D; Gallego, JR; López-Antón, MA; Forján, R; González, A |
| Title | Valorization of steelmaking slag and coal fly ash as amendments in combination with Betula pubescens for the remediation of a highly As- and Hg-polluted mining soil |
| Year | 2024 |
| Published | |
| Abstract | Soil pollution by As and Hg is a pressing environmental issue given their persistence. The intricate removal processes and subsequent accumulation of these elements in soil adversely impact plant growth and pose risks to other organisms in the food chain and to underground aquifers. Here we assessed the effectiveness of non-toxic industrial byproducts, namely coal fly ash and steelmaking slag, as soil amendments, both independently and in conjunction with an organic fertilizer. This approach was coupled with a phytoremediation technique involving Betula pubescens to tackle soil highly contaminated. Greenhouse experiments were conducted to evaluate amendments' impact on the growth, physiology, and biochemistry of the plant. Additionally, a permeable barrier made of byproducts was placed beneath the soil to treat leachates. The application of the byproducts reduced pollutant availability, the production of contaminated leachates, and pollutant accumulation in plants, thereby promoting plant development and survival. Conversely, the addition of the fertilizer alone led to an increase in As accumulation in plants and induced the production of antioxidant compounds such as carotenoids and free proline. Notably, all amendments led to increased thiolic compound production without affecting chlorophyll synthesis. While fertilizer application significantly decreased parameters associated with oxidative stress, such as hydrogen peroxide and malondialdehyde, no substantial reduction was observed after byproduct application. Thermal desorption analysis of the byproducts revealed Hg immobilization mechanisms, thereby indicating retention of this metalloid in the form of Hg chloride. In summary, the revalorization of industrial byproducts in the context of the circular economy holds promise for effectively immobilizing metal(loid)s in heavily polluted soils. Additionally, this approach can be enhanced through synergies with phytoremediation. |
| https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172297 |
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