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Soil amendments and heavy metal retention and distribution in oxisols treated with biosolids

Maria Lucia Silveira, Luís Reynaldo Ferracciú Alleoni, Andrew Chang

01/Jun/2008

Land application represents an efficient alternative for disposal of biosolids. However, depending on the origin (urban and/or domestic) and the treatment system, biosolids may contain high amounts of heavy metals, which can gradually build up in the soil. Soil chemical amendments in contaminated areas can reduce the bioavailability and mobility of heavy metals and, consequently, minimize the risks of their adverse effects on the environment. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of four chemical amendments [calcium […]