Research Keyword: Cation exchange capacity

Immobilization of Lead and Zinc in Tailings Sand Using a Stabilizer Synthesized from Granite Sawdust for Mine Remediation

This research addresses the environmental problem of granite sawdust waste from stone processing and mining tailings containing lead and zinc. Scientists developed a new material called GFAS by transforming granite sawdust into a zeolite-based stabilizer that effectively traps and immobilizes heavy metals in mining waste. This sustainable approach, called waste-treats-waste, reduces the mobility of dangerous metals, protecting soil and water from contamination.

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Integrated use of biochar, Cassia fistula, and Trichoderma for sustainable management of Sclerotium rolfsii in chickpea

This study shows how combining three natural substances—rice husk biochar (a carbon-rich soil additive), Cassia fistula plant extract, and a beneficial fungus called Trichoderma harzianum—can effectively protect chickpea crops from a harmful soil disease called collar rot. The combination not only reduced disease occurrence from 64% to 35% but also improved plant growth and strengthened plants’ natural defense mechanisms. This eco-friendly approach offers farmers a sustainable alternative to chemical fungicides while improving soil health and crop productivity.

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