Characterization and Application of Fe-modified Biochar Alleviating Cr(VI) Stress in Pak Choi Seedling Cultivated in Cr-polluted Hydroponics
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Academic Unit
College of Arts and Sciences
Publication Date
11-2023
Document Type
Article
Abstract
Chromium (Cr) is one of the common environmental pollutants, which causes severe health hazards on human health and environmental security. In this study, we characterized two biochars, a raw biochar (RBC) and a Fe-modified biochar (MBC) made from poplar wood chips and determined the effect of the two biochars on remediation of hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) in hydroponic system by monitoring Pak choi growth. Results showed the surface area, pore number and pore volume were significantly higher in MBC than in PBC, but the pore size was larger in PBC than in MBC. When compared to the control, low concentrations of Cr(VI) (≤2 mg L−1) promoted the growth and biomass production of Pak choi by 10–78%. In contrast, the high concentrations of Cr(VI) (≥4 mg L−1) showed a significantly reduction of the growth and biomass production of Pak choi by 10–28%. Fe-modified biochar (MBC) had a more significant impact than RBC on the remediation of Cr in the Cr(VI) pollution and improved growth and biomass production of Pak choi to a greater extent. Our study indicated that MBC has a better effect on degrading Cr(VI) pollution. The findings provide scientific basis and reference for the remediation of heavy metals in aquatic ecosystems by using biochar.
Journal Title
Chemosphere
Volume
340
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139793
Recommended Citation
Zou, Dongjun; Wu, Yaohui; Peng, Yuanying; Lei, Junjie; Wang, Guangjun; Wang, Jun; Pan, Yuliang; Yan, Wende; and Chen, Xiaoyong, "Characterization and Application of Fe-modified Biochar Alleviating Cr(VI) Stress in Pak Choi Seedling Cultivated in Cr-polluted Hydroponics" (2023). Faculty Authors and Creators Reception. 127.
https://opus.govst.edu/fac/127