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Increased zinc and copper availability in organic waste amended soil potentially involving distinct release mechanisms Full text
2016
Tella M. | Bravin M. | Thuriès L. | Cazevieille P. | Chevassus-Rosset C. | Collin B. | Chaurand P. | Legros S. | Doelsch E.
Increased zinc and copper availability in organic waste amended soil potentially involving distinct release mechanisms Full text
2016
Tella M. | Bravin M. | Thuriès L. | Cazevieille P. | Chevassus-Rosset C. | Collin B. | Chaurand P. | Legros S. | Doelsch E.
This study aimed at determining the fate of trace elements (TE) following soil organic waste (OW) application. We used a unique combination of X-ray absorption spectroscopy analyses, to determine TE speciation, with incubation experiments for in situ monitoring of TE availability patterns over a time course with the technique of the diffusive gradients in thin films (DGT). We showed that copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) availability were both increased in OW-amended soil, but their release was controlled by distinct mechanisms. Zn speciation in OW was found to be dominated by an inorganic species, i.e. Zn sorbed on Fe oxides. Zn desorption from Fe oxides could explain the increase in Zn availability in OW-amended soil. Cu speciation in OW was dominated by organic species. Cu release through the mineralization of organic carbon from OW was responsible for the increase in Cu availability. (Résumé d'auteur)
Show more [+] Less [-]Increased zinc and copper availability in organic waste amended soil potentially involving distinct release mechanisms Full text
2016
Tella, Marie | Bravin, Matthieu N. | Thuriès, Laurent | Cazevieille, Patrick | Chevassus-Rosset, Claire | Collin, Blanche | Chaurand, Perrine | Legros, Samuel | Doelsch, Emmanuel | Centre Européen de Recherche et d'Enseignement des Géosciences de l'Environnement (CEREGE) ; Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD)-Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA)-Aix Marseille Université (AMU)-Collège de France (CdF (institution))-Institut national des sciences de l'Univers (INSU - CNRS)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) | Recyclage et risque (UPR Recyclage et risque) ; Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement (Cirad)
International audience | This study aimed at determining the fate of trace elements (TE) following soil organic waste (OW) application. We used a unique combination of X-ray absorption spectroscopy analyses, to determine TE speciation, with incubation experiments for in situ monitoring of TE availability patterns over a time course with the technique of the diffusive gradients in thin films (DGT). We showed that copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) availability were both increased in OW-amended soil, but their release was controlled by distinct mechanisms. Zn speciation in OW was found to be dominated by an inorganic species, i.e. Zn sorbed on Fe oxides. Zn desorption from Fe oxides could explain the increase in Zn availability in OW amended soil. Cu speciation in OW was dominated by organic species. Cu release through the mineralization of organic carbon from OW was responsible for the increase in Cu availability. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Show more [+] Less [-]Increased zinc and copper availability in organic waste amended soil potentially involving distinct release mechanisms Full text
2016
Tella, Marie | Bravin, Matthieu N. | Thuriès, Laurent | Cazevieille, Patrick | Chevassus-Rosset, Claire | Collin, Blanche | Chaurand, Perrine | Legros, Samuel | Doelsch, Emmanuel
This study aimed at determining the fate of trace elements (TE) following soil organic waste (OW) application. We used a unique combination of X-ray absorption spectroscopy analyses, to determine TE speciation, with incubation experiments for in situ monitoring of TE availability patterns over a time course with the technique of the diffusive gradients in thin films (DGT). We showed that copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) availability were both increased in OW-amended soil, but their release was controlled by distinct mechanisms. Zn speciation in OW was found to be dominated by an inorganic species, i.e. Zn sorbed on Fe oxides. Zn desorption from Fe oxides could explain the increase in Zn availability in OW-amended soil. Cu speciation in OW was dominated by organic species. Cu release through the mineralization of organic carbon from OW was responsible for the increase in Cu availability.
Show more [+] Less [-]Processing of fecal sludge to fertilizer pellets using a low-cost technology in Ghana Full text
2013
Nikiema, Josiane | Cofie, Olufunke O. | Impraim, Robert | Adamtey, Noah
Processing of fecal sludge to fertilizer pellets using a low-cost technology in Ghana Full text
2013
Nikiema, Josiane | Cofie, Olufunke O. | Impraim, Robert | Adamtey, Noah
This paper describes a study that was aimed at optimizing the pelletization of fecal sludge-based fertilizers for agricultural use. The process developed is easy to implement and increases the marketability of the products while also addressing a serious health and environmental challenge. The study took place during the period 2011-2012 in Ghana. The fecal sludge, rich in nutrients and organic matter, was dried and used to produce five different fertilizers (i.e., four formulations of compost and one with gamma irradiated material). Each material was then pelletized using locally constructed machinery. Key operating parameters, such as moisture content (10-55% in mass), binder type (clay or starch) and concentration (0-10% in mass), were varied and their impacts on the characteristics of pellets (e.g., amount of fine materials generated, length distribution or stability of pellets, and pellet disintegration rate) were also followed. Given the low analyzing capabilities of developing countries, some simple analytical methods were developed and used to compare pellets produced under different conditions. The results confirmed that the addition of 3% of pregelatinized starch is recommended during pelletization of fecal sludge-based fertilizers. Applicable moisture contents were also identified per fertilizer type, and were found to comprise between 21 and 43%.
Show more [+] Less [-]Processing of fecal sludge to fertilizer pellets using a low-cost technology in Ghana Full text
2013
Nikiema, Josiane | Cofie, Olufunke | Impraim, Robert | Adamtey, N.
This paper describes a study that was aimed at optimizing the pelletization of fecal sludge-based fertilizers for agricultural use. The process developed is easy to implement and increases the marketability of the products while also addressing a serious health and environmental challenge. The study took place during the period 2011-2012 in Ghana. The fecal sludge, rich in nutrients and organic matter, was dried and used to produce five different fertilizers (i.e., four formulations of compost and one with gamma irradiated material). Each material was then pelletized using locally constructed machinery. Key operating parameters, such as moisture content (10-55% in mass), binder type (clay or starch) and concentration (0-10% in mass), were varied and their impacts on the characteristics of pellets (e.g., amount of fine materials generated, length distribution or stability of pellets, and pellet disintegration rate) were also followed. Given the low analyzing capabilities of developing countries, some simple analytical methods were developed and used to compare pellets produced under different conditions. The results confirmed that the addition of 3% of pregelatinized starch is recommended during pelletization of fecal sludge-based fertilizers. Applicable moisture contents were also identified per fertilizer type, and were found to comprise between 21 and 43%.
Show more [+] Less [-]Decision support tool for soil sampling of heterogeneous pesticide (chlordecone) pollution Full text
2014
Clostre F. | Lesueur Jannoyer M. | Achard R. | Letourmy P. | Cabidoche Y.M. | Cattan P.
Decision support tool for soil sampling of heterogeneous pesticide (chlordecone) pollution Full text
2014
Clostre F. | Lesueur Jannoyer M. | Achard R. | Letourmy P. | Cabidoche Y.M. | Cattan P.
When field pollution is heterogeneous due to localized pesticide application, as is the case of chlordecone (CLD), the mean level of pollution is difficult to assess. Our objective was to design a decision support tool to optimize soil sampling. We analyzed the CLD heterogeneity of soil content at 0-30- and 30-60-cm depth. This was done within and between nine plots (0.4 to 1.8 ha) on andosol and ferralsol. We determined that 20 pooled subsamples per plot were a satisfactory compromise with respect to both cost and accuracy. Globally, CLD content was greater for andosols and the upper soil horizon (0-30 cm). Soil organic carbon cannot account for CLD intra-field variability. Cropping systems and tillage practices influence the CLD content and distribution; that is CLD pollution was higher under intensive banana cropping systems and, while upper soil horizon was more polluted than the lower one with shallow tillage (<40 cm), deeper tillage led to a homogenization and a dilution of the pollution in the soil profile. The decision tool we proposed compiles and organizes these results to better assess CLD soil pollution in terms of sampling depth, distance, and unit at field scale. It accounts for sampling objectives, farming practices (cropping system, tillage), type of soil, and topographical characteristics (slope) to design a relevant sampling plan. This decision support tool is also adaptable to other types of heterogeneous agricultural pollution at field level. (Résumé d'auteur)
Show more [+] Less [-]Decision support tool for soil sampling of heterogeneous pesticide (chlordecone) pollution Full text
2014
Clostre, Florence | Lesueur Jannoyer, Magalie | Achard, Raphaël | Letourmy, Philippe | Cabidoche, Yves-Marie | Cattan, Philippe | Fonctionnement agroécologique et performances des systèmes de cultures horticoles (UPR HORTSYS) ; Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement (Cirad) | Pôle de Recherche Agro-Environnementale de la Martinique ; Partenaires INRAE | Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement (Cirad) | Agrosystèmes tropicaux (ASTRO) ; Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA) | Conseil Régional de la Martinique et Ministère des Outre-Mer (France)
The online version of this article (doi:10.1007/s11356-013-2095-x) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users. | International audience | When field pollution is heterogeneous due to localized pesticide application, as is the case of chlordecone (CLD), the mean level of pollution is difficult to assess. Our objective was to design a decision support tool to optimize soil sampling. We analyzed the CLD heterogeneity of soil content at 0-30- and 30-60-cm depth. This was done within and between nine plots (0.4 to 1.8 ha) on andosol and ferralsol. We determined that 20 pooled subsamples per plot were a satisfactory compromise with respect to both cost and accuracy. Globally, CLD content was greater for andosols and the upper soil horizon (0-30 cm). Soil organic carbon cannot account for CLD intra-field variability. Cropping systems and tillage practices influence the CLD content and distribution; that is CLD pollution was higher under intensive banana cropping systems and, while upper soil horizon was more polluted than the lower one with shallow tillage (< 40 cm), deeper tillage led to a homogenization and a dilution of the pollution in the soil profile. The decision tool we proposed compiles and organizes these results to better assess CLD soil pollution in terms of sampling depth, distance, and unit at field scale. It accounts for sampling objectives, farming practices (cropping system, tillage), type of soil, and topographical characteristics (slope) to design a relevant sampling plan. This decision support tool is also adaptable to other types of heterogeneous agricultural pollution at field level.
Show more [+] Less [-]Decision support tool for soil sampling of heterogeneous pesticide (chlordecone) pollution Full text
2014
Clostre, Florence | Lesueur Jannoyer, Magalie | Achard, Raphaël | Letourmy, Philippe | Cabidoche, Yves-Marie | Cattan, Philippe
When field pollution is heterogeneous due to localized pesticide application, as is the case of chlordecone (CLD), the mean level of pollution is difficult to assess. Our objective was to design a decision support tool to optimize soil sampling. We analyzed the CLD heterogeneity of soil content at 0–30- and 30–60-cm depth. This was done within and between nine plots (0.4 to 1.8 ha) on andosol and ferralsol. We determined that 20 pooled subsamples per plot were a satisfactory compromise with respect to both cost and accuracy. Globally, CLD content was greater for andosols and the upper soil horizon (0–30 cm). Soil organic carbon cannot account for CLD intra-field variability. Cropping systems and tillage practices influence the CLD content and distribution; that is CLD pollution was higher under intensive banana cropping systems and, while upper soil horizon was more polluted than the lower one with shallow tillage (<40 cm), deeper tillage led to a homogenization and a dilution of the pollution in the soil profile. The decision tool we proposed compiles and organizes these results to better assess CLD soil pollution in terms of sampling depth, distance, and unit at field scale. It accounts for sampling objectives, farming practices (cropping system, tillage), type of soil, and topographical characteristics (slope) to design a relevant sampling plan. This decision support tool is also adaptable to other types of heterogeneous agricultural pollution at field level.
Show more [+] Less [-]Carbonaceous aerosol at urban and rural sites in the United States.
1986
Shah J.J. | Johnson R.L. | Heyerdahl E.K. | Huntzicker J.J.
An overview of hazardous/toxic waste incineration.
1986
Lee C.C. | Huffman G.L. | Oberacker D.A.
Field evaluation of hazardous waste pretreatment as an air pollution control technique.
1986
Allen C.C. | Blaney B.L. | Brant G. | Simpson S.
The regulation of toxic air pollutants. A critical review.
1986
Cannon J.A.
Assessing impacts of ozone on agricultural crops. II. Crop yield functions and alternative exposure statistics [Barley, beans, cotton, peanuts, sorghum, soybeans, tomato, wheat].
1984
Heck W.W. | Cure W.W. | Rawlings J.O. | Zaragoza L.J. | Heagle A.S. | Heggestad H.E. | Kohut R.J. | Kress L.W. | Temple P.J.
Assessing impacts of ozone on agricultural crops. I. Overview.
1984
Heck W.W. | Cure W.W. | Rawlings J.O. | Zaragoza L.J. | Heagle A.S. | Heggestad H.E. | Kohut R.J. | Kress L.W. | Temple P.J.
A rainfall simulator for laboratory use in acidic precipitation studies.
1984
Chevone B.I. | Yang Y.S. | Winner W.E. | Storks Cotter I. | Long S.J.