Journal of Engineering Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 1, 2023
This
study
compares
the
efficacy
of
geopolymerized
bagasse
ash
(GB)
and
quarry
dust
(GQ)
with
traditional
flay
ash-based
geopolymer
considering
strength
properties
a
subgrade.
Geopolymerized
composited
binary
admixture
(GBA)
was
constituted
by
incorporating
optimum
percentages
GQ
GB,
on
basis
maximum
reduction
70%
52%
in
plasticity
index
value
respectively.
Then
samples
for
tests
such
as
unconfined
compression
California
bearing
ratio
were
remolded
using
standard
modified
compaction
parameters.
Also,
mineralogical
microstructural
analyses
conducted
based
SEM
EDS.
The
influence
curing
percentage
geopolymers
also
investigated
properties.
performance
GBA
is
equivalent
to
fly-ash-based
(GF)
like
qu
CBR
ensuring
more
than
200%
increase
at
20%
15%
content
However,
these
contents,
ductility
GBA-treated
107%
higher
GF
making
this
suitable
under
dynamic
load.
Formation
gel
((N,
C)-A-S-H)
confirmed
elemental
but
microstructure
treated
sample
porous
sample,
which
provides
some
advantage
particles
reorientation
load
before
failure.
proposed
multi-waste
has
significant
implications
waste
management,
its
implementation
construction
two-lane
subgrade
covering
distance
1
kilometer
may
enable
repurposing
1313
tons
assorted
solid
waste.
Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
5, P. 55 - 61
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Over
the
years,
mining
and
metallurgical
activities
have
rapidly
influenced
human
population.
The
manufacturing
process
of
manganese
(Mn)
compounds
their
use
in
industries
increased
negative
effect
on
environment.
Therefore,
recovery
Mn
from
metal-containing
wastes
has
become
very
crucial.
is
a
trace
mineral
found
various
forms
earth's
crust
present
abundantly
terrestrial
aquatic
environments.
Due
to
presence
high-level
toxicity
surface
waters,
organisms
exhibit
toxic
response.
composed
many
minerals
such
as
oxides,
sulfates,
carbonates,
etc.
naturally
earth.
Chronic
exposure
this
metal
pollutant
can
result
adverse
effects
symptoms
related
neurotoxicity
including
cognitive,
Parkinson's
disease,
manganism,
dystonia,
plants
like
chlorosis
leaves
necrotic
leaf
spots.
released
into
water
bodies,
especially
through
soil
erosion,
activities,
anthropogenic
activities.
depends
several
aspects
dose,
route
exposure,
species,
nutritional
status
individual.
This
element
be
considered
systemic
toxicant
that
damage
multiple
organs
humans.
These
microorganisms
will
degrade
detoxify
pollutants
soil,
water,
other
environments
non-toxic
form
not
harmful
review
aims
summarize
environment
well
humans,
plants,
animals
describes
biological
remediation
strategies.
also
focuses
environmental
pollution
future
control
approaches.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(3), P. e14580 - e14580
Published: March 1, 2023
Contaminated
irrigation
water
can
increase
trace
heavy
metals
concentration
in
agricultural
soil.
The
present
research
aimed
to
investigate
the
effect
of
three
types
sources,
including
treated
wastewater
effluent,
Gharasoo
river
water,
and
well
with
chemical
fertilizer,
on
accumulation
ecological
risk
soils.
Soil
samples
were
collected
before
after
crop
evaluate
metal
concentrations.
analyzed
determine
presence
arsenic,
nickel,
cadmium,
iron,
chromium,
zinc,
lead,
copper,
manganese.
Based
results,
essential
soil
process
was
more
than
toxic
metals.
different
sources
increased
all
soil,
Cr,
Ni,
Cd
significantly
elevated
others.
Irrigation
resources'
effectiveness
transferring
obtained
as
effluent
<
fertilizer
water.
Furthermore,
potential
index
(RI)
for
irrigated
a
high-risk
category.
Therefore,
it
is
recommended
that
should
not
be
used
irrigate
vegetables
utmost
possible.
Finally,
low
nutrients
make
this
source
most
suited
because
eliminates
need
fertilizers
by
farmers
transfers
fewer
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
22(2), P. 311 - 311
Published: Feb. 19, 2025
One
major
environmental
concern
is
the
lead
(Pb)
pollution
from
automobile
traffic,
especially
in
highway-side
grazing
areas.
Sheep
Pb-contaminated
areas
are
particularly
vulnerable
because
Pb
exposure
soil,
water,
and
feed
can
have
harmful
effects
that
impair
their
general
health,
reproductive
capability,
immune
systems.
Long-term
hazards
to
cattle
persistent
include
neurotoxicity,
hematological
abnormalities,
health
problems,
immunosuppression.
These
serious
consequences,
such
as
reduced
productivity
even
mortality.
Additionally,
through
food
chain,
bioaccumulation
lamb
tissues
directly
endangers
human
health.
poisoning
caused
by
a
variety
of
intricate
mechanisms,
including
disturbances
calcium-dependent
processes,
oxidative
stress,
enzyme
inhibition.
To
mitigate
these
risks,
an
interdisciplinary
approach
essential,
combining
expertise
science,
toxicology,
animal
husbandry,
public
Effective
strategies
rotational
grazing,
alternative
foraging
options,
mineral
supplementation,
soil
remediation
techniques
like
phytoremediation.
implementation
stringent
regulatory
measures,
continuous
monitoring,
community-based
initiatives
vital.
This
review
emphasizes
need
for
comprehensive
multidisciplinary
methodologies
address
ecological,
agricultural,
impacts
pollution.
By
integrating
scientific
policy
it
possible
ensure
long-term
sustainability
systems,
protect
livestock
maintain
ecosystem
integrity.
Agriculture,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. 471 - 471
Published: Feb. 16, 2023
Cadmium
(Cd)
contamination
in
edible
agricultural
products,
especially
crops,
has
raised
worldwide
concerns
regarding
food
safety
consumption.
This
review
summarizes
the
current
knowledge
of
applicable
methods
and
perspectives
for
reducing
Cd
products.
Agricultural
approaches
soil
amendments,
irrigation
management,
microbial
agent,
cropping
patterns
were
systematically
concluded
to
illustrate
developments
achievements
crop
management.
The
use
traditional
amendments
as
well
novel
nano-materials
contributed
producing
safe
crops
contaminated
with
Cd.
provides
an
inspiring
promising
tool
maintaining
by
accumulation
