A global meta-analysis of heavy metal (loid) s pollution in soils near copper mines: Evaluation of pollution level and probabilistic health risks

L Chen, M Zhou, J Wang, Z Zhang, C Duan… - Science of the Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
With the rapid development of the mining industry, the pollution of heavy metal (loid) s in
soils near copper (Cu) mining sites is a significant concern worldwide. However, the …

Microplastics may increase the environmental risks of Cd via promoting Cd uptake by plants: a meta-analysis

F Huang, J Hu, L Chen, Z Wang, S Sun… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Microplastics (MPs) and cadmium (Cd) are widely distributed in soil ecosystems,
posing a potential threat to agricultural production and human health. However, the coupled …

Influences of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on crop growth and potentially toxic element accumulation in contaminated soils: A meta-analysis

L Chen, F Wang, Z Zhang, H Chao, H He… - Critical Reviews in …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Soil pollution from potentially toxic elements (PTEs) is a serious environmental issue
worldwide that affects agricultural safety and human health. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi …

Recent progress on sustainable phytoremediation of heavy metals from soil

M Pouresmaieli, M Ataei, P Forouzandeh… - Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
One of the serious environmental concern around the world is heavy metals contamination.
They can enter to the environment through human activities such as mining, farming, and …

Clean-up of heavy metals from contaminated soil by phytoremediation: A multidisciplinary and eco-friendly approach

AK Priya, M Muruganandam, SS Ali, M Kornaros - Toxics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Pollution from heavy metals is one of the significant environmental concerns facing the world
today. Human activities, such as mining, farming, and manufacturing plant operations, can …

Feasibility study of applying electrokinetic technology coupled with enzyme-induced carbonate precipitation treatment to Cu-and Pb-contaminated loess remediation

L Wang, WC Cheng, ZF Xue, YX Xie, XJ Lv - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2023 - Elsevier
Inappropriate handling of smelting-and irrigation-induced copper (Cu) or lead (Pb) in soils
could cause serious threats to surrounding environments and human health. Electrokinetic …

Silicon-based nanoparticles for mitigating the effect of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) and plant stress in agroecosystems: A sustainable pathway towards food …

ES Okeke, EJ Nweze, TC Ezike, CO Nwuche… - Science of the Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Due to their size, flexibility, biocompatibility, large surface area, and variable functionality
nanoparticles have enormous industrial, agricultural, pharmaceutical and biotechnological …

Microbial metabolic limitation of rhizosphere under heavy metal stress: Evidence from soil ecoenzymatic stoichiometry

C Duan, Y Wang, Q Wang, W Ju, Z Zhang, Y Cui… - Environmental …, 2022 - Elsevier
Slow nutrient turnover and destructed soil function were the main factors causing low
efficiency in phytoremediation of heavy metal (HM)-contaminated soil. Soil ecoenzymatic …

Silicon reduces toxicity and accumulation of arsenic and cadmium in cereal crops: A meta-analysis, mechanism, and perspective study

F Huang, Z Li, X Yang, H Liu, L Chen, N Chang… - Science of the Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Arsenic (As) and cadmium (Cd) are two toxic metal (loid) s that pose significant risks
to food security and human health. Silicon (Si) has attracted substantial attention because of …

Role of Sedum alfredii and soil microbes in the remediation of ultra-high content heavy metals contaminated soil

Z Tian, G Li, W Tang, Q Zhu, X Li, C Du, C Li, J Li… - Agriculture, Ecosystems …, 2022 - Elsevier
Ultra-high content of heavy metals (UHHMs) poses a threat to soil health and agricultural
products safety, in turn causing harm to human health through the food chain …