Radiocaesium soil-to-wood transfer in commercial willow short rotation coppice on contaminated farm land

Gommers, A.; Gäfvert, Torbjørn; Smolders, Erik; Merckx, Roel; Vandenhove, Hildegarde

doi:10.1016/j.jenvrad.2004.05.007

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“…A number of willow species and varieties tolerate metal contaminants (such as Cd, Cu, Pb and Zn) relatively well and are able to accumulate high concentrations of these toxic substances [98][99][100] and thus help to restore the desirable soil properties. Gommers et al [101] reported the suitability of the establishment of an SRC willow plantation on radiocaesium-contaminated land. Salix schwerinii showed resistance to soil polluted with Al, Cr, Cu, Fe, Ni, Si, and Zn and potential to uptake excess nutrients into plant organs.…”

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Phytoremediation Potential of Fast-Growing Energy Plants: Challenges and Perspectives – a Review

Hauptvogl¹,

Kotrla²,

Prčík³

et al. 2019

Pol. J. Environ. Stud.

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Contamination of soil by toxic elements is a global issue of growing importance due to the increased anthropogenic impact on the natural environment. Conventional methods of soil decontamination possess disadvantages in forms of environmental and financial burdens. This fact leads to the search for alternative approaches of remediation of contaminated sites. One such approach includes phytoremediation. Phytoremediation advantages consist of low costs and small environmental impact. Several fast-growing energy plant species are suitable for phytoremediation purposes. Our article focuses on the phytoremediation potential of energy woody crops of Salix and Populus, and energy grasses Miscanthus and Arundo, which are grown primarily for biomass production. This approach links the environmentally friendly and economically less demanding remediation approach with the production of the local sustainable form of energy that decreases dependency on external energy supplies. Energy plants are able to provide high biomass yields in a short period of time, they are resistant against abiotic stress conditions and have the ability to accumulate toxic substances, thus helping to restore the desirable soil properties. The phytoremediation research is very interdisciplinary in its nature. In order to implement phytoremediation practices together with bioenergy successfully, it is crucial to involve site owners, local people, farmers, technology providers and consultants, remediation experts, sustainability assessors, regulatory agencies and certification bodies, biorefineries, financial sponsors, NGOs and other voluntary organizations. Some disadvantages and challenges of phytoremediation are also indicated.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Phytoremediation Potential of Fast-Growing Energy Plants: Challenges and Perspectives – a Review

Hauptvogl¹,

Kotrla²,

Prčík³

et al. 2019

Pol. J. Environ. Stud.

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“…It is known that plant uptake of a radionuclide largely depends on the K d value of the corresponding soil (Gommers et al, 2005). A higher K d value attributes a lower transfer of radionuclide from soil to plant.…”

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Transfer of radiocobalt from soil to selected plant species in tropical environments

Chand¹,

Koddus²,

Rahman³

et al. 2008

Journal of Environmental Radioactivity

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“…137Cs is a radionuclide of great concern with a half-life of 30.2 years due to its high bioavailability and chemical and biological similarity with potassium, an essential element in living organisms. Chernobyl accident released a huge amount of 137Cs and other radionuclides into surrounding soils (Belarus, Ukraine and Russia) and even spread through the entire Northern Hemisphere (Gommers et al 2005;Kashparov et al 2005). Similarly, radionuclides 134Cs and 137Cs) were released during the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident in 2011.…”

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The distribution and elevated solubility of lead, arsenic and cesium in contaminated paddy soil enhanced with the electrokinetic field

Mao

Han

Shao

et al. 2016

Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.

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The objectives of this study were to investigate fractionation, solubility and potential bioavailability of Pb, As and Cs in Mississippi River Delta paddy soil under an electrokinetic field (EKF). Effects of EKF on soil pH changes and solid-phase distributions of metal(loid)s were examined. Results showed that fractionation of Pb, As and Cs was largely determined by the nature of elements, loading levels and EKF treatment. Native Pb in the soil was mostly in the amorphous iron oxide, organic matter and residual fractions, native As in the amorphous iron oxide, easily reducible oxide and residue fractions while native Cs in the residue fraction. Added Pb, As and Cs showed distinguished solid-phase distributions: Pb dominantly in the organic matter fraction; As in the amorphous iron oxide fraction, and Cs in the residue with a significant watersoluble plus exchangeable fraction. EKF treatment is effective on lowering soil pH to 1.5 near the anode due to water electrolysis releasing proton which is beneficial for dissolution of metal(loid)s, increasing their overall solubility. The acidification in the anode soil efficiently increased the water-soluble Pb and the exchangeable Cs, implying enhanced solubility and elevated their overall potential bioavailability in the anode region while lower solubility in the cathode area. The building up of watersoluble As in the anode region may be from electromigration of As anion from the cathode. This study shows significant enhancement of redistribution, elevated solubility and overall bioavailability of Pb, As and Cs in Mississippi Delta paddy soil under the EKF.

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Radiocaesium soil-to-wood transfer in commercial willow short rotation coppice on contaminated farm land

Cited by 14 publications

References 54 publications

Phytoremediation Potential of Fast-Growing Energy Plants: Challenges and Perspectives – a Review

Phytoremediation Potential of Fast-Growing Energy Plants: Challenges and Perspectives – a Review

Transfer of radiocobalt from soil to selected plant species in tropical environments

The distribution and elevated solubility of lead, arsenic and cesium in contaminated paddy soil enhanced with the electrokinetic field

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