Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Factors Affecting Solubility04:01

Factors Affecting Solubility

32.1K
Compared with pure water, the solubility of an ionic compound is less in aqueous solutions containing a common ion (one also produced by dissolution of the ionic compound). This is an example of a phenomenon known as the common ion effect, which is a consequence of the law of mass action that may be explained using Le Chȃtelier’s principle. Consider the dissolution of silver iodide:
32.1K
Bioplastics01:27

Bioplastics

69
Bioplastics derived from microbial processes present a sustainable alternative to conventional petroleum-based plastics. Among these, polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), particularly polyhydroxybutyrates (PHBs), have emerged as prominent candidates due to their biodegradability and biocompatibility. These polymers are synthesized by a variety of bacteria, such as Cupriavidus necator and Pseudomonas putida, which naturally accumulate PHAs as intracellular carbon and energy reserves, especially under...
69
The Phosphorus Cycle01:21

The Phosphorus Cycle

35.0K
Unlike carbon, water, and nitrogen, phosphorus is not present in the atmosphere as a gas. Instead, most phosphorus in the ecosystem exists as compounds, such as phosphate ions (PO43-), found in soil, water, sediment and rocks. Phosphorus is often a limiting nutrient (i.e., in short supply). Consequently, phosphorus is added to most agricultural fertilizers, which can cause environmental problems related to runoff in aquatic ecosystems.
35.0K
Phosphate Buffer01:22

Phosphate Buffer

5.6K
The phosphate buffer system is a critical biological mechanism for maintaining pH stability in the body. This system operates primarily through two components: sodium dihydrogen phosphate (NaH2PO4), which acts as a weak acid, and sodium hydrogen phosphate (Na2HPO4), which serves as a weak base.
Sodium dihydrogen phosphate does not fully dissociate in neutral or acidic solutions. When a strong base, such as sodium hydroxide (NaOH), is introduced into the solution, sodium dihydrogen phosphate...
5.6K
Production of Organic Acids01:25

Production of Organic Acids

105
Lactic acid, an important organic acid extensively applied in food, pharmaceutical, and biodegradable polymer industries, is primarily produced via microbial fermentation. This method is favored over chemical synthesis due to its environmental sustainability and capacity for enantiomerically pure product formation. Among various microbial processes, the fermentation of starch-based substrates stands out due to the abundance and renewability of raw materials like corn and potatoes.Hydrolysis of...
105
Upstream Processing01:27

Upstream Processing

95
Upstream processing represents a critical phase in biomanufacturing, wherein biological systems such as microorganisms, mammalian cells, or insect cells are cultivated to produce therapeutic proteins, vaccines, enzymes, or other biologically derived products. This phase encompasses all steps from the selection and genetic manipulation of the production organism to the cultivation of cells in bioreactors under tightly controlled environmental conditions.Host Selection and Genetic OptimizationThe...
95

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

First evidence of nanoplastics in Antarctica soil.

Scientific reports·2026
Same author

A changepoint approach to automated estimation of soil moisture drydown parameters from time series data.

Scientific reports·2025
Same author

Rainfall-induced lateral and vertical microplastic transport of varying sizes in agricultural fields.

Environmental science. Processes & impacts·2025
Same author

The Transport of Microplastics from Soil in Response to Surface Runoff and Splash Erosion.

Environmental science & technology·2025
Same author

Multiple targeted grassland restoration interventions enhance ecosystem service multifunctionality.

Nature communications·2025
Same author

Towards quality-assured measurements of microplastics in soil using fluorescence microscopy.

Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 28, 2026

Optimized Procedure for Determining the Adsorption of Phosphonates onto Granular Ferric Hydroxide using a Miniaturized Phosphorus Determination Method
08:21

Optimized Procedure for Determining the Adsorption of Phosphonates onto Granular Ferric Hydroxide using a Miniaturized Phosphorus Determination Method

Published on: May 18, 2018

18.2K

Enhancing soluble phosphorus removal within buffer strips using industrial by-products.

Reza Habibiandehkordi1, John N Quinton, Ben W J Surridge

  • 1Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK, LA1 4YQ, r.habibiandehkordi@lancaster.ac.uk.

Environmental Science and Pollution Research International
|June 15, 2014
PubMed
Summary

Industrial by-products like ochre and aluminum-based water treatment residuals effectively remove soluble phosphorus from agricultural runoff. These materials show no significant release of phosphorus or heavy metals, making them safe for buffer strip applications.

More Related Videos

Measuring Phosphorus Release in Laboratory Microcosms for Water Quality Assessment
06:42

Measuring Phosphorus Release in Laboratory Microcosms for Water Quality Assessment

Published on: July 22, 2019

6.1K
Laboratory-determined Phosphorus Flux from Lake Sediments as a Measure of Internal Phosphorus Loading
10:49

Laboratory-determined Phosphorus Flux from Lake Sediments as a Measure of Internal Phosphorus Loading

Published on: March 6, 2014

18.2K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Apr 28, 2026

Optimized Procedure for Determining the Adsorption of Phosphonates onto Granular Ferric Hydroxide using a Miniaturized Phosphorus Determination Method
08:21

Optimized Procedure for Determining the Adsorption of Phosphonates onto Granular Ferric Hydroxide using a Miniaturized Phosphorus Determination Method

Published on: May 18, 2018

18.2K
Measuring Phosphorus Release in Laboratory Microcosms for Water Quality Assessment
06:42

Measuring Phosphorus Release in Laboratory Microcosms for Water Quality Assessment

Published on: July 22, 2019

6.1K
Laboratory-determined Phosphorus Flux from Lake Sediments as a Measure of Internal Phosphorus Loading
10:49

Laboratory-determined Phosphorus Flux from Lake Sediments as a Measure of Internal Phosphorus Loading

Published on: March 6, 2014

18.2K

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Soil Science
  • Water Quality Management

Background:

  • Agricultural runoff is a major source of soluble phosphorus (P) pollution.
  • Buffer strips are used to mitigate agricultural pollution, but their P removal efficiency can be enhanced.
  • Industrial by-products (IBPs) show potential for P sorption, offering a sustainable waste management solution.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility of using IBPs (ochre and Aluminium (Al)-based water treatment residuals (Al-WTR)) in buffer strips for soluble P removal.
  • To assess the P sorption kinetics and mechanisms of IBPs.
  • To investigate potential environmental risks, such as P desorption and heavy metal mobilization.

Main Methods:

  • Batch experiments were conducted to determine P sorption properties of ochre and Al-WTR at various contact times and pH levels.
  • Kinetic sorption-desorption experiments and modeling (pseudo-second order model) were employed to understand P removal rates and mechanisms.
  • Analysis for P and heavy metal release from IBPs was performed.

Main Results:

  • Both ochre and Al-WTR exhibited rapid initial P sorption, followed by a slower phase, indicating chemisorption as the rate-limiting step.
  • Neither IBP released significant amounts of P or heavy metals into the solution.
  • Air-drying reduced the P sorption rate of Al-WTR, but practical field application remains feasible with sufficient contact time.

Conclusions:

  • IBPs, specifically ochre and Al-WTR, are effective and environmentally safe materials for enhancing soluble P removal in agricultural buffer strips.
  • The pseudo-second order kinetic model accurately describes the P sorption process, highlighting chemisorption.
  • The application of these IBPs to buffer strips at recommended rates poses no significant risk of P or heavy metal pollution.