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20 resultsShowing papers similar to Assessment of Ecological Recovery Potential of Various Plants in Soil Contaminated by Multiple Metal(loid)s at Various Sites near XiKuangShan Mine
ClearAccumulation of As, Ag, Cd, Cu, Pb, and Zn by Native Plants Growing in Soils Contaminated by Mining Environmental Liabilities in the Peruvian Andes
Researchers tested native Andean plants growing in mining-contaminated soils for their ability to absorb heavy metals like lead, arsenic, and copper, finding that different plants accumulate different metals in their roots, stems, and leaves. This phytoremediation research is relevant to understanding how contaminated soils near plastic production and waste sites might be cleaned up.
Characteristics and Potential Ecological Risks of Heavy Metal Content in the Soil of a Plateau Alpine Mining Area in the Qilian Mountains
Researchers analyzed heavy metal contamination in soil samples from an alpine mining area in the Qilian Mountains and found that cadmium, mercury, and arsenic were the primary pollutants exceeding background levels. The study used multiple assessment methods to evaluate pollution status and identified both mining activities and natural geological sources as contributors. The findings provide baseline data for guiding ecological restoration efforts in high-altitude mining regions.
Phytomanagement of Metal(loid)-Contaminated Soils: Options, Efficiency and Value
This review examines phytomanagement as a nature-based approach for recovering soils contaminated with metals and metalloids. Researchers found that using plants and associated microorganisms, combined with appropriate site management, can effectively restore soil ecological functions while providing economic value through biomass production. The study suggests that phytomanagement offers a sustainable alternative to conventional soil remediation techniques for large contaminated areas.
Phytoremediation potential of native plants: Biomonitoring approach in contaminated soils
Researchers investigated the phytoremediation potential of native plants Bassia indica and Chenopodium album in soils near an industrial complex in southern Tunisia, measuring cadmium, lead, copper, zinc, and fluorine concentrations in soil and plant tissues to evaluate bioaccumulation and tolerance without visible toxic symptoms.
Recent Advances in Phytoremediation of Hazardous Substances using Plants: A Tool for Soil Reclamation and Sustainability
This review provides a comprehensive analysis of phytoremediation techniques for soil reclamation and removal of hazardous contaminants from polluted sites, examining the current state of knowledge across different plant-based remediation approaches. The study evaluates the effectiveness of various phytoremediation strategies and identifies future research directions for improving soil sustainability.
Toxic Heavy Metals in Soil and Plants from a Gold Mining Area, South Africa
Researchers measured concentrations of arsenic, cadmium, lead, and zinc in soils and plants within 500 m and 1,000 m of a gold mine in North-West South Africa using ICP-MS, finding that while levels remained below national and international thresholds, they exceeded background concentrations measured several kilometers from the mining area.
Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals in a Soil–Plant System from an Open Dumpsite and the Associated Health Risks through Multiple Routes
Researchers studied heavy metal contamination in soil and plants at a municipal waste dump site, screening native plant species for their ability to absorb and accumulate metals. They found that certain plants showed strong potential as hyperaccumulators that could be used for bioremediation of contaminated land. The study also assessed health risks to nearby populations from exposure through ingestion, skin contact, and inhalation of contaminated soil and plant material.
Research Progress of Soil Pollution and Its Remediation Technology
This review examines the combined soil pollution problem of heavy metals and microplastics in China, summarizing sources, ecological impacts, and remediation technologies including phytoremediation, bioremediation, and physicochemical approaches to restore contaminated agricultural land.
Heavy metal concentrations in soil and ecological risk assessment in the vicinity of Tianzhu Industrial Park, Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
Researchers measured the concentrations of ten heavy metals in soils near an industrial park on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and assessed the ecological risks. They found elevated levels of cadmium, mercury, and arsenic in some areas, with risk assessments indicating moderate to high contamination near the industrial zone. The study underscores the vulnerability of high-altitude plateau soils to industrial pollution, even in regions known for their environmental sensitivity.
Toxic effects of antimony in plants: Reasons and remediation possibilities—A review and future prospects
This review examines the toxic effects of antimony on plants, detailing how this heavy metal reduces germination, growth, and photosynthesis, and discusses remediation strategies including phytoremediation and soil amendments for contaminated environments.
Pioneer plants enhance soil multifunctionality by reshaping underground multitrophic community during natural succession of an abandoned rare earth mine tailing
Researchers studied natural plant colonization of an abandoned rare earth mine and found that pioneer plants increased soil multifunctionality by up to 525% by reshaping underground microbial communities and building more complex multitrophic networks, pointing to plant-driven succession as a viable strategy for degraded mine rehabilitation.
Extraction of Heavy Metals from Soil Affected by Landfill Leachate through Constructed Wetlands: A Phytoremediation Approach to Rejuvenating the Contaminated Environment
This review evaluates constructed wetlands and phytoremediation as low-cost, sustainable approaches for removing heavy metals from soils contaminated by landfill leachate, highlighting the potential of specific plant species to restore degraded land and protect adjacent water bodies.
Microorganisms and Biochar Improve the Remediation Efficiency of Paspalum vaginatum and Pennisetum alopecuroides on Cadmium-Contaminated Soil
Researchers combined plant species (Paspalum vaginatum and Pennisetum americanum), microorganisms, and biochar amendments to improve phytoremediation efficiency for potentially toxic elements in contaminated soil, finding synergistic benefits from the combined approach.
Phytoaccumulation of Heavy Metals in South Kazakhstan Soils (Almaty and Turkestan Regions): An Evaluation of Plant-Based Remediation Potential
Researchers tested whether sowing peas could be used to clean up heavy metal contamination in the soils of South Kazakhstan, where mining and industrial activities have left elevated levels of copper, nickel, and cobalt. They found that the pea plants were able to accumulate these metals in their roots and biomass, showing promise for phytoremediation. The study suggests that growing metal-accumulating plants in polluted soils could be a practical strategy for reducing heavy metal contamination in agricultural regions.
Urban mining: Phytoextraction of noble and rare earth elements from urban soils
This review examines phytomining as a technology for recovering platinum group elements and rare earth metals from roadside soils contaminated by vehicle exhaust, catalytic converter wear, and road infrastructure. The authors synthesize research on metal accumulation sources, quantities, and plant species suitable for phytoextraction, presenting phytomining as a novel approach to urban resource recovery.
Heavy metal pollution and ecological risk under different land use types: based on the similarity of pollution sources and comparing the results of three evaluation models
Researchers analyzed heavy metal contamination across five land use types on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, finding that industrial activities like metallurgy and mining were the primary sources of cadmium, copper, and lead pollution, with the highest risk levels in watered and urban lands rather than grasslands.
Evaluation of the Phytoremediation Potential of the Sinapis alba Plant Using Extractable Metal Concentrations
This study evaluated the ability of white mustard (Sinapis alba) plants to extract heavy metals from contaminated soil through phytoremediation. Microplastics in soil can alter heavy metal availability, and plant-based remediation strategies may need to account for both types of contamination together.
Enhancement of Phytoremediation of Heavy Metal Pollution Using an Intercropping System in Moso Bamboo Forests: Characteristics of Soil Organic Matter and Bacterial Communities
Researchers studied how intercropping systems in moso bamboo forests can enhance phytoremediation of heavy metal-contaminated soils. The study found that different planting patterns significantly affected soil organic matter characteristics and bacterial community composition, suggesting that intercropping may improve remediation outcomes compared to monocropping.
Managing contaminants in farmed soils: case studies from China
This chapter examines agricultural soil contamination in China — where 16.1% of surveyed sites are polluted — using case studies to illustrate strategies for managing heavy metals, microplastics, and other contaminants in farmed soils with implications for food safety.
Metal(loid) tolerance, accumulation, and phytoremediation potential of wetland macrophytes for multi-metal(loid)s polluted water
This study is not directly about microplastics; it evaluates the ability of ten wetland plant species to tolerate and accumulate heavy metals from industrially polluted groundwater, focusing on phytoremediation potential in constructed wetlands.