Soil amendments for immobilization of potentially toxic elements in contaminated soils: A critical review
Korea University · King Abdulaziz University · +7 more institutions
Abstract
Soil contamination by potentially toxic elements (PTEs) has led to adverse environmental impacts. In this review, we discussed remediation of PTEs contaminated soils through immobilization techniques using different soil amendments with respect to type of element, soil, and amendment, immobilization efficiency, underlying mechanisms, and field applicability. Soil amendments such as manure, compost, biochar, clay minerals, phosphate compounds, coal fly ash, and liming materials are widely used as immobilizing agents for PTEs. Among these soil amendments, biochar has attracted increased interest over the past few years because of its promising surface properties. Integrated application of appropriate amendments…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 31.89
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 320
Authors
9- KNKumuduni Niroshika Palansooriya
Korea University
- SMSabry M. Shaheen
King Abdulaziz University, Kafrelsheikh University, University of Wuppertal
- SSSeason S. Chen
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- DCDaniel C.W. TsangCorresponding
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- YHYohey Hashimoto
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
Topics & keywords
- Environmental remediation
- Biochar
- Amendment
- Soil conditioner
- Soil water
- Environmental chemistry
- Environmental science
- Compost
- Life in Land