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Carbon footprint associated with two organic waste management: tunnel composting system versus landfill
This study assesses the environmental impact of a tunnel composting system, quantifying greenhouse gas emissions and carbon sinks of compost...
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Influence of soil organic components on the aniline adsorption mechanism
Hydrophobic organic compounds (HOCs) exhibit strong hydrophobicity and low water solubility and are readily adsorbed into soil, which is a complex...
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The impact of urbanization on soil organic carbon stocks and particle size and density fractions
PurposeUrbanization is a major driver of land use change and can affect the soil organic carbon (SOC) pools. This study aimed to understand the...
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Conversion of waste into organo-mineral fertilizers: current technological trends and prospects
One of agriculture’s most important goals is finding the proper equilibrium between sustainability and intensification of production. The exponential...
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Preparation of sustainable mineral oil-free offset printing ink with vegetable oil esters
Mineral oils are used in substantial quantities for the production of varnishes and inks due to their abundance and versatility. However, as part of...
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Effect of inorganic carbonate and organic matter in thermal treatment of mercury-contaminated soil
Thermal treatment of mercury (Hg)-contaminated soil was studied to investigate the desorption behavior of Hg at different temperatures. The soil...
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Chemometric Optimization of a Demineralization Method for Analysing Sediment Organic Matter by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy
Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy is a widespread and useful technique for characterizing the chemical composition of soil/sediment...
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Effects of nitrogen addition on the concentration and composition of soil-based dissolved organic matter in subtropical Pinus taiwanensis forests
PurposeDissolved organic matter (DOM) plays an important role in soil C and N cycling. However, the driving mechanisms of DOM concentration and...
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Assessment of Heavy Metal Pollution in Soil and Associated Risks in the Environs Adjacent to a Heavy Mineral Sand Mine on the South Coast of Kenya
Heavy metal pollution is a global concern with significant ecological and health implications. However, limited studies have focused on assessing...
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Mineral profile and histopathological findings in the liver of white-lipped frog (Leptodactylidae) from the morphoclimatic domain of the Caatingas, Brazil
This study aimed to investigate the mineral profile and histopathological findings in the liver of Leptodactylus macrosternum (white-lipped frog) and...
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Effect of Compost and Humus of Organic Solid Waste on the Reduction of Cadmium in the Soil and in Different Organic of Seedlings Theobroma cacao (CACAO) in Nursery
It was carried out in the facilities of the Faculty of Agronomy of the National Agrarian University of the Jungle, the objective was to evaluate the...
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A critical review of the interactions of organic carbon components with soil minerals: Insight from bibliometric analysis of the environmental behaviors of heavy metal(loid)s
PurposeThe purpose of this study is to summarize the research progresses in the effects of the interactions between active soil organic carbon (SOC)...
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Soil organic matter and biological activity under long-term contamination with copper
Organic matter (OM) and enzymes activity can act as indicators of the time and level of soil contamination with heavy metal. The goal of this study...
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Anaerobic Digestion: Climate Change Mitigation Through Sustainable Organic Waste Valorization
A tremendous amount of organic waste produced annually is often burned in the open or disposed in unmanaged open dumps, landfills, and wastewater...
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Optimizing biological and physicochemical properties of acidic mine tailings through combined organo-mineral amendments and topsoil application
PurposeThis study aimed to evaluate the effect of application of soil material from topsoil and different doses of marble sludge (MBS) and sheep...
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Fe, Zn, and Cu in the Organic Fraction of Soils with Different Textures Under Intense Use of Agrochemicals in Flower Cultivation
In flower production, the use of agrochemicals is common, contributing to the addition of heavy metals to the soil, and organic matter (OM) plays an...
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Influence of Reduced Tillage and Organo-Mineral Fertilization on Soil Organic Carbon and Available Nutrients in Typical Chernozem
Reduced tillage, manuring and return of crop residues to the soil are practical ways to increase soil organic matter. In turn, soil organic matter is...
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Petrological evidence for deep subduction of organic carbon to subarc depths
The significance of subducted organic carbon for the deep carbon cycle has been demonstrated by the presence of ultra-deep diamonds and arc...
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Comparison of lead adsorption characteristics onto soil-derived particulate organic matter versus humic acid
PurposeDifferences in the composition and properties of soil organic matter (SOM) components with different decomposition stages determine their...
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Losses of sediment, organic matter, and nutrients in the Argentinean Pampas through rainfall simulation experiments
PurposeRunoff caused by rainfall events contributes to the watercourses pollution through the export of OM, nutrients, and sediments from soils. This...
