Evaluation of Different Amendments to Stabilize Cadmium, Zinc, and Copper in a Contaminated Soil: Influence on Metal Leaching and Phytoavailability
2014
Elouear, Z. | Bouhamed, F. | Bouzid, J.
The contamination of soils with heavy metals is a global disaster that is related to human activities. Phytostabilization basically refers to the use of metal-tolerant plants and inexpensive mineral or organic soil amendments to reduce the concentrations or toxic effects of contaminants in the environment. Here, we tested the effects of four cost-effective amendments (CaCO ₃, phosphate rock, activated carbon, and exhausted olive cake ash) on Cd, Zn, and Cu leaching and uptake by ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.). The results showed that all amendments reduced Cd, Zn, and Cu leaching, mainly due to the alkalinity increase. Among all amendments tested, CaCO ₃ was the most effective treatment in decreasing both the heavy-metal leaching and concentrations in ryegrass shoots. Results obtained suggest the efficacy of several amendments, but further work is needed to gain insight into their possible synergetic effects.
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