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The influence of passivating agent on soil pollution
Kai Wang1,2, Naiming Zhang1,2, Fuming Tan1,2
1Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China.
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|August 25, 2021
Summary
This study developed a cost-effective passivator using industrial byproducts to treat cadmium (Cd) and arsenic (As) contaminated soil, reducing heavy metal bioavailability and enabling waste reuse.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Chemistry
- Soil Science
- Waste Management
Background:
- Heavy metals cadmium (Cd) and arsenic (As) pose significant risks to soil health, food chains, and human physiology.
- Contaminated soil remediation and solid waste resource utilization are critical environmental challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an efficient and economical passivator for cadmium and arsenic contaminated soil.
- To investigate the reuse of solid waste materials like phosphogypsum, coal, and iron slag.
Main Methods:
- Formulation of a novel heavy metal passivator using phosphogypsum, raw coal, and iron slag.
- Application of the passivator to remediate Cd and As contaminated soil.
- Analysis of changes in soil microscopic morphology and heavy metal bioavailability.
Main Results:
- The developed passivator effectively altered the soil's microscopic morphology.
- A significant reduction in the bioavailability of cadmium and arsenic in the treated soil was observed.
Conclusions:
- The novel passivator offers a viable solution for remediating Cd and As contaminated soils.
- This approach facilitates the reuse of industrial solid waste, promoting a circular economy.
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