Regulating Ecosystem Service (Filtering/ Immobilization of Inorganic Pollutants) Supplied by Soil in Model Regions of Slovakia

Makovníková, Jarmila; Pálka, Boris; Širáň, Miloš; Kološta, Stanislav

doi:10.4236/gep.2021.911005

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“…Among the most important characteristics of the soil are its sorption properties which allow it to retain (absorb or adsorb) various components including ions, particle suspensions, gases, vapours, and microorganisms [ 8 ]. Acting as a natural filter, the soil also stores and transforms harmful substances resulting from human activities [ 9 ]. Soil is a very slowly renewing resource and can take hundreds of years to form [ 10 ].…”

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Trace Element Contents in Petrol-Contaminated Soil Following the Application of Compost and Mineral Materials

Wyszkowski

Kordala

2022

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The global use of petroleum hydrocarbons as raw materials and an energy source in industry results in serious environmental, health, and ecological problems. Consequently, there is growing interest in the development of technologies for the rehabilitation of contaminated areas. This study was undertaken in order to determine the effect of different phytostabilising materials (compost, bentonite, and CaO) on the trace element content in soil contaminated with unleaded petroleum 95 (0, 2.5, 5, and 10 cm3 kg−1 of soil). The doses of petroleum applied to the soil were based on the previously conducted preliminary experiment. The highest petroleum dose (10 cm3 kg−1 of soil) significantly reduced the chromium, zinc, and cobalt contents in the soil. Petroleum increased the cadmium, lead, nickel, and copper contents in the soil. The materials used for phytostabilisation (compost, bentonite, calcium oxide) had a significant effect on the trace element content in the soil. The application of mineral materials (bentonite and calcium oxide) was more effective than the application of compost, compared to the control series (without soil amendments) as they reduced the contents of cadmium, chromium, nickel, and cobalt in the soil to the greatest extent. The reduction effect of bentonite and calcium oxide on the content of these trace elements in the soil was stronger than compost.

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Trace Element Contents in Petrol-Contaminated Soil Following the Application of Compost and Mineral Materials

Wyszkowski

Kordala

2022

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“…16,17 Wetlands are some of the most threatened ecosystems globally; their rates of degradation increase are higher than anywhere else. [18][19][20][21][22] Thus, river ecology has focused on ecotones between the terrestrial and aquatic domains to which riparian zones belong. 6,23 as the removal of riparian vegetation causes significant changes in aquatic environments.…”

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Insular streams integrity in Ilhabela, Brazil

Barrella¹,

Adami²,

Rotundo³

2022

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Riparian zones are fragile, dynamic, and complex habitats, especially insular ones. We developed an approach relating 71 environmental variables from the rivers of Ilhabela (Brazil) through a rapid assessment protocol adapted to the rivers and their adjacent environments. The prominent disturbances were related to changes in the physical structure of the riparian ecotone. Height and type of riparian vegetation, stability of riverbanks, sediment deposition, and silting of the bed were the factors that most determined the state of the environment. We evaluated 20 rivers from the eight hydrographic basins of Ilhabela, of which 7 presented excellent conditions, 10 in good condition, and 3 in regular condition. The environments in the most populous portion of the island indicated more critical situations, given the anthropogenic impacts. Riverine management must consider the need for stricter observance of laws and occupation and zoning plans, aiming at environmental conservation and biodiversity.

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Regulating Ecosystem Service (Filtering/ Immobilization of Inorganic Pollutants) Supplied by Soil in Model Regions of Slovakia

Cited by 2 publications

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Trace Element Contents in Petrol-Contaminated Soil Following the Application of Compost and Mineral Materials

Trace Element Contents in Petrol-Contaminated Soil Following the Application of Compost and Mineral Materials

Insular streams integrity in Ilhabela, Brazil

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