Affiliation:
1. Department of Agricultural Science, University of Naples Federico II
2. University of Bari Department of Soil Plant and Food Science: Universita degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro Dipartimento di Scienze del Suolo della Pianta e degli Alimenti
3. University of Sassari: Universita degli Studi di Sassari
4. Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II
5. Universita degli Studi di Sassari
Abstract
Abstract
Compost from municipal solid waste (MSWC) can represent a resource for the environmental management of soils contaminated with potentially toxic elements (PTEs), since it can reduce their mobility and improve soil fertility. However, the long-term impact of compost on soil recovery has been poorly investigated. To this end, the influence of a MSWC added at different rates (i.e. 1.5, 3.0 and 4.5% w/w) to a multi PTEs-contaminated (e.g. Sb 412 mg kg-1, Pb 2664 mg kg-1, and Zn 7510 mg kg-1) sub-acidic soil (pH 6.4) was evaluated after 6 years since its addition. The MSWC significantly enhanced soil fertility parameters (i.e. total organic carbon, Olsen-P and total N) and reduced the PTE labile fractions. The distribution maps of PTEs detected through μXRF analysis revealed the presence of Zn and Pb carbonates in the amended soils, or the formation of complexes between these PTEs and the functional groups of MSWC. A higher oral, inhalation and dermal bioaccessibility of each PTE was detected in the soil fine-grained fractions (<2 and 2-10 µm) than in coarse particles (10-20 and 20-50 µm). The MSWC amendment generally did not modify the PTEs bioaccessibility; while the relative bioaccessibility of cationic PTEs was greater than that of anionic ones (e.g. Cd> Zn> Pb> Sb> As). Pb and Sb showed the highest Hazard Quotients (e.g. 2.2 and 10 for Sb and Pb, respectively, in children). Overall, the results indicated that the MSWC used can be an effective option for the recovery of PTEs-contaminated soils, even in the long term.
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Research Square Platform LLC
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