Among the toxic elements, Cd has received considerable attention in view of its association
with a number of human health problems. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the …

Mining by-products have been tested as adsorbents for arsenic in order to reduce As
bioavailability. This study evaluated a red mud (RM) treated with or without phosphogypsum …

A contaminação do solo e das águas subterrâneas por metais pesados é, extremamente
perniciosa por serem basntante persistentes no ambiente. Objetivou-se, com este trabalho …

It is essential to know the level of radiation in the environment to develop and implement
control programs to protect humans from exposure to high levels of contamination. As …

Hydrothermally-altered feldspar (HydroPotash, HYP) possesses, among other
physicochemical properties, high pH buffering and cation exchange capacity. Therefore, it …

Although Cd concentrations in uncontaminated soils are usually low, pollution of soils by Cd
from different sources of contamination pose problems. The application of soil amendments …

As formas e a disponibilidade dos metais pesados em solos contaminados definem o
potencial de absorção pelas plantas e de contaminação das águas por lixiviação. Neste …

Um dos grandes problemas da atualidade é a disposição inadequada dos resíduos sólidos
urbanos no solo, e seus efeitos recaem, principalmente, na contaminação das águas e do …

Vinasse is produced at high amounts by the ethanol and sugarcane spirits industries.
Although the effects of vinasse on soil attributes are well elucidated, little is known about its …

Soil contamination by heavy metals (HM) from pesticides poses a serious environmental
threat, affecting sustainability and agricultural productivity. Soil enzymes are essential for …