scholarly journals Phytoremediation of Petroleum Products Contaminated Soil

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
O. I. Akpokodje ◽  
H. Uguru
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Contaminated Soil ◽  
Agricultural Soils ◽  
Soil Analysis ◽  
Petroleum Products ◽  
Abelmoschus Esculentus ◽  
Engine Oil ◽  
Copper Level ◽  
Indiscriminate Disposal ◽  
The Impact

This study investigated the impact of petroleum products on the physiochemical properties, heavy metals and THC of soil samples; and their possible phytoremediation. Perforated plastic buckets were filled with 10 kg of sieved virgin topsoil. A mixture of 2 L of spent engine oil, 2 L of kerosene, 2 L of petrol and 2 L of diesel was gradually poured into each bucket and allowed to drain through the soil, once a day for five days, and there after left to stabilize for a period of 21 days. Fluted pumpkin (Telforia Occidentalis) and Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus, Cv. Kirikou) seeds were planted in buckets and closely monitored for 14 weeks. Soil analysis of the virgin topsoil, contaminated soil and remediated soil was done using standard methods. Tests results showed that the petroleum products significantly (p ≤0.05) altered the physicochemical properties, heavy metals and THC of the soil. From the results, the soil porosity decreased from 35% to 14%; specific gravity decreased from 2.34 to 1.35; the soil pH decreased from 7.05 to 5.34; the THC increased from 0,923 mg/kg to 964.35 mg/kg; copper level increased from 4.892 mg/kg to 7.729 mg/kg; the lead content increased from <0.0001 mg/kg to 1.128 mg/kg; while the iron content increased from 1251.2 mg/kg to 1587.9 mg/kg after the contamination. After the 14 weeks phytoremediation period, Telfairia occidentalis was able to degrade the THC in the soil from 964.35 mg/kg to 82.67 mg/kg; while Abelmoschus esculentus degraded the THC in the soil from 964.35 mg/kg to 104 mg/kg. Therefore, due to the harmful effects of the petroleum products on agricultural soils, laws banning their indiscriminate disposal of should be enforced.

scholarly journals Bioremediation of Hydrocarbon Contaminated Soil: Assessment of Compost Manure and Organic Soap

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 13-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hilary Uguru ◽  
Akpokodje, O. I.
Keyword(s):  
Contaminated Soil ◽  
Contaminated Soils ◽  
Vegetative Growth ◽  
Experimental Period ◽  
Petroleum Products ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
Physical Characteristics ◽  
Engine Oil ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Compost Manure

This study was carried out to investigate the effect of compost manure and organic soap on hydrocarbon degradation in petroleum products contaminated soil. 10 kg of top soil collected at a depth of 0-20 cm, air dried and sieved, were poured into plastic containers. The soil samples were was pounded with 1 L of spent engine oil, 1 L of kerosene, 1 L of petrol and 1 L of diesel daily for five days. The containers were placed under natural environmental conditions for three weeks to enable full acclimatization of the petroleum products with the soil. A completely randomized design comprising T1 (Polluted soil without treatment ‘control’); T2 (10 kg contaminated soil + 500 g organic soap); T3 (10 kg contaminated soil + 500 g compost manure); and T4 (10 kg contaminated soil + 500 g compost manure + 500 g organic soap) was used for this study. Some physical characteristics (soil porosity and specific gravity) and Total Hydrocarbon Content (THC) of the soil samples were tested for, after the full acclimatization of the soil samples, and at the end of the 10 week experimental period, in accordance with standard methods. Results of the study showed that addition of the compost manure and organic soap the contaminated soil samples significantly (p ≤0.05) degraded the THC, and improved the soil physical characteristics. The result showed that the combination of compost manure and organic soap gave the best remediation result (from 957.21 mg/kg to 154.36 mg/kg), followed by organic soap (from 957.21mg/kg to 203.61 mg/kg), and then compost manure (from 957.21 mg/kg to 262.03 mg/kg). At the end of the experimental period, vegetative growth was observed in the treated soil samples; whereas,  in the control soil samples vegetative growth was absent. Results obtained from this study have shown that amending petroleum products contaminated soils with compost manure and organic soap will enhance remediation of petroleum products contaminated sites.

scholarly journals Ecological evaluation of the urban soil in Perm

2021 ◽  
Vol 100 (2) ◽  
pp. 116-122
Author(s):  
Irina L. Maslennikova ◽  
Mihail A. Shishkin ◽  
Natal’ya P. Sherstobitova ◽  
Marina V. Kuznetsova
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Environmental Assessment ◽  
Urban Soils ◽  
Soil Analysis ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Pollution Monitoring ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Chemical Pollution ◽  
Moderate Degree ◽  
The Impact

Introduction. Representations of the impact of anthropogenesis processes on the soil’s ecological state are the basis for improvement of the environmental pollution monitoring system to make correct architectural and planning decisions. Material and methods. During 2016-2018 an environmental assessment of pollution of 214 samples of urban soils was performed. The soil analysis was carried out according to a random sample as one test site per 1 km². The concentration of heavy metals was determined by atomic absorption spectrometry. The analysis of organic compounds was carried out by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The total number of heterotrophic and gram-negative bacteria of the Enterobacteriaceae family was determined by direct seeding on selective media. Statistical data processing was carried out using software Statistica. Results. The level of chemical contamination with water-soluble forms of heavy metals of Perm soils was assessed. The concentration of heavy metals Cu, Pb, Zn, Fe, Cd, Ni, Mn in the control samples of sandy/loamy soils was 0.09/0.15; 0.08/0.22; 0.22/0.39; 5.57/16.14; 0.02/0.01; 0.06/0.13; 0.74/3.14 mg/l, respectively. The values of the total pollution index (Zc) above 16 were recorded at 4.7% of the soil samples, which corresponds to a moderate degree of pollution. It was shown that the soil type influenced Zc (KW-H (3; 214) = 30.73; p = 0.00001) and amounted to 6.24 ± 3.72 for loamy soils; for peat - 22.42 ± 12.32; for sand - 9.23 ± 5.70; for old urban soils - 8.37 ± 4.07. The median of the heterotroph bacteria content in the soils for I (Zc: 0-4) and IV (Zc ≤ 16) groups was revealed to correspond to the categories of «poor,» II (Zc: 4-8) and III (Zc: 8-16) groups - «inferior» soil. A correlation between the content of heterotrophs and the number of bacteria E. coli was not detected. According to Zc, for each soil group, no statistical differences in phthalate content were noted. Conclusion. Environmental assessment of soils should be comprehensive, as the types of anthropogenic chemical pollution, that have varying degrees of correlations between each other, affect quantitative changes in soil microbiota, which in the future may determine the ability to maintain homeostasis in this ecosystem.

scholarly journals EXPOSURE OF COWPEA (vigna unguiculata (l) walp) TO SPENT ENGINE OIL CONTAMINATED SOIL AND ITS IMPLICATIONS ON CONSUMER’S HEALTH

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 24-36
Author(s):  
T. B. Bello ◽  
O. M. Bolaji ◽  
F. A. Fakunle
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Contaminated Soil ◽  
Hazard Quotient ◽  
Environmental Pollutant ◽  
Engine Oil ◽  
Plant Weight ◽  
Lead And Cadmium ◽  
Spent Engine Oil ◽  
The Impact

Spent Engine oil (SEO) is a common environmental pollutant generated after engine services. Disposing SEO is a serious environmental issue in Nigeria as generators end up disposing it in water drain systems, rivers, open vacant plots and agricultural lands. Thus, the need to assess the impact of such disposal on environmental components becomes imperative.  Using a completely randomized design, a control and seven treatments of SEO (T0: 0 ml, T1: 5 ml, T2: 10 ml, T3: 15 ml, T4: 20 ml, T5: 25 ml, T6: 50 ml, T7: 75 ml) were applied to potted soil for cowpea planting. Plant height, leave number, yield, heavy metal load and hazard quotient were assessed. Baseline heavy metal analysis showed the SEO contained lead and cadmium at 0.003 mg/kg and 0.462 mg/kg respectively. There was significant reduction in plant height (T0: 50.72 cm, T3: 37.36 cm, T7:  24.33 cm), number of leaves (T0: 25.91, T3: 21.57, T7: 17.67), seed weight (T0: 24.40 g, T3: 16.38 g, T7: 5.03 g) and plant weight (T0: 171.60 g, T3: 136.60 g, T7: 54.70 g) in contaminated soil with increasing SEO concentration (P<0.05). Cowpea grown on contaminated soil accumulated cadmium in seeds (T0: 0.000 mg/kg, T3: 0.057 mg/kg, T7 0.119 mg/kg) and in roots (T0: 0.000 mg/kg, T3: 0.079 mg/kg, T7: 0.263 mg/kg) with hazard quotient ranging from 0.084 to 0.216. This study revealed that increasing environmental pollution through indiscriminate SEO increases the possibility of health risk by elevating hazard quotient and this should therefore be discouraged.

scholarly journals Anatomical and Physiological Effects of Spent-Engine Oil on Two Varieties of Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench. from Malvaceae

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 584-596 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oluwaloni P. OLUWANISOLA ◽  
Abdullahi A. ABDULRAHAMAN
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Seedling Survival ◽  
Control Plant ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Germination Percentage ◽  
Abelmoschus Esculentus ◽  
Engine Oil ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Spent Engine Oil

The effect of different levels of spent engine oil application on germination, survival, growth, leaf anatomy, yield, nutrient content and heavy metals uptake of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus – ‘Clemson’ spineless variety and ‘OLA 3 Local’ variety) was assessed in the present study. Completely randomized design was used with five treatment levels of spent engine oil at 0 ml (control), 50 ml, 100 ml, 150 ml and 200 ml applied to 5 kg of soil. Data on germination, seedling survival, growth, chlorophyll nutrient and heavy metal content, as well as leaf epidermal features collected from the study were subjected to Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) analyses. Spent engine oil at 200 ml per pot significantly (P < 0.05) delayed seed germination for 4 days and reduced germination percentage by approximately 24% compared to the control. Plant height, number of leaves, leaf area, chlorophyll A, B and stomata area were reduced by 21.33-72.89%; number and dry weight of fruits were reduced by 67.4-13.58%. Number of stomata was increased on the adaxial surface by 57.73% and on the abaxial surface by 34.99%. Na, K, Cr, Cd and Fe contents increased by 0.0178-6.2698 mg/kg-1. The present study has shown that plant constituents and anatomy can be influenced by spent oil contamination. Contamination of soil with spent engine oil therefore should be avoided in order to ensure sustainable crop plant productivity and to reduce the risk of heavy metals toxicity for human beings.

scholarly journals Determination of heavy metals in soil used for potato cultivation by atomic absorption spectroscopy in awi Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Melaku Metro ◽  
Fentahun Adamu ◽  
Banchalem Kassie
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Atomic Absorption ◽  
Absorption Spectroscopy ◽  
Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy ◽  
Agricultural Soils ◽  
Soil Analysis ◽  
Amhara Region ◽  
Toxic Heavy Metals ◽  
Awi Zone ◽  
Agricultural Areas

The study evaluates heavy metals in soil used for Potato cultivation by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy in awi Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia. In this study, 75 soil samples from three agricultural areas, namely: Guaguasa Shikudad, Fagita Lecoma and Banja districts were collected and analyzed for Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), Nickel (Ni), Copper (Cu) and Zinc (Zn) using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy. The results obtained revealed that the mean heavy metal concentrations for Pb, Cd, Ni, Cu, and Zn were 75.33–77.00mg/kg, 17.11–18.76mg/kg, 60.26-101.78mg/kg, 125.17-383.39mg/kg and 244.20—287.87mg/kg respectively. In general, the level of metals in soil collected from the sampling sites are found to be decreased in the order of: Cu>Zn>Ni>Pb>Cd. Soil analysis showed that the concentration of Cu, Cd and Ni higher than permissible levels there WHO/FAO thresholds for agricultural soils the soil is polluted by toxic heavy metals (Cu, Cd and Ni). Therefore, the soils studied were harmful for the cultivation of potatoes and other agricultural purposes.

scholarly journals Біоіндикаційна оцінка впливу місць видалення відходів на стан навколишнього природного середовища

2018 ◽  
pp. 88-92
Author(s):  
П. В. Писаренко ◽  
М. С. Самойлік ◽  
А. В. Молчанова
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Triticum Aestivum ◽  
Toxic Effect ◽  
Contaminated Soil ◽  
Household Waste ◽  
Long Run ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Given ◽  
The City

У статті проведено оцінку впливу звалища твердих побутових відходів (на прикладі звалища відходів міста Полтави) на біоту через визначення фітотоксичного впливу забрудненого ґрунту на схожість, ріст та кореневу систему рослин Triticum aestivum. Встановлено, що рівні пригніченості ростових процесів у даному ґрунті є вище за середні, що вказує на високий вміст важких металів у даному ґрунті та їх токсичний вплив на біоту у місці розташування звалища. Обґрунтовано, що використання пребіотика «Sviteco-PBG» дає змогу значно покращити якість ґрунту, і вже після 14 днів токсичний вплив на біоту в середньому зменшився на 10 %. Отже, використання пребіотиків дає змогу значно підвищити ефективність очистки ґрунту від важких металів, що в перспективі надає можливість повернути забруднені землі у господарський обіг. The article assesses the impact of landfill of solid household waste (for example, landfill of waste from the city of Poltava) on biota due to the determination of the phytotoxic influence of contaminated soil on the growth, growth and root system of plants Triticum aestivum. It has been established that the level of depression of growth processes in this soil is higher than average, which indicates the high content of heavy metals in the given soil and their toxic effect on the biota at the location of the landfill. It was substantiated that using «Sviteco-PBG» prebiotic can significantly improve the soil quality, and after 14 days the toxic effect on biota has decreased by 10 % on average. Thus, the use of prebiotics can significantly improve the efficiency of soil cleaning from heavy metals, which in the long run provides an opportunity to return the contaminated land to economic circulation.

scholarly journals SPESIASI DAN BIOAVAILABILITAS LOGAM BERAT Cu DAN Zn DALAM TANAH PERTANIAN ORGANIK DAN ANORGANIK

Jurnal Kimia ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 213
Author(s):  
N. W. B. S. Devi ◽  
I M. Siaka ◽  
K. G. D. Putra
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Agricultural Soils ◽  
Organic Soil ◽  
Organic Soils ◽  
Metal Contents ◽  
Zn Speciation ◽  
Soil Component ◽  
Sequential Extraction Method ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Cu And Zn

Agriculture in Indonesia generaly applies agrochemical to improve the quality and quantity of the products, but the impact is, both lands and their products could be contaminated by pollutans especially heavy metals. This study aimed to determine the total metals, speciation, and bioavailability of Cu and Zn in organic and inorganic agricultural soils in Blahbatuh District, Gianyar Regency. The sequential extraction method was performed to release the bonds of heavy metals in each soil component and the determination of the metal concentration was carried out using AAS. The total metals of Cu and Zn in both organic and inorganic soils indicated that both type of soils were still classified as uncontaminated soils because the metal contents were below the maximum limit allowed. The total contents of Cu and Zn in the organic soil were of 45.3922 mg/kg and 47.7645 mg/kg, respectively, while Cu and Zn in the inorganic soil were 48.9121 mg/kg ??and 49.9474 mg/kg, respectively. Fractination in the organic and inorganic soil EFLE (easly, freely,leachable, and exchangeable), reducible, oxidisable, dan resistant including F4> F3> F2> F1 for Cu and F4> F3> F1> F2 for Zn. The bioavailability of Cu and Zn in the organic soils were 10.52-23.79% and 3.79-7.21% bioavailable, 10.03-25.50% and 14.99-32.68% potentially bioavailable, 38.64-63.19% and 41.20- 60.28% non bioavailable, while in the inorganic soil and were 18.31-32.63% and 4.54-7.85% bioavailable, 9.86-13.85% and 15.26-32.55% potentially bioavailable, and 40.20-59.14% and 42.84-58.26% non bioavailable. Consuquenthy, both types of the agricultural soils would be safe for planting various types of rice.  Keywords: bioavailability, Cu and Zn, speciation, agricultural soil

Phytoremediation potential of Nauclea diderrichii (De Wild and Th. Dur.) seedlings grown in spent engine oil contaminated soil

2020 ◽  
Vol 55 (4) ◽  
pp. 261-272
Author(s):  
OI Bolanle Ojo ◽  
MKC Sridhar
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Contaminated Soil ◽  
Root Length ◽  
Engine Oil ◽  
Lead And Cadmium ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Spent Engine Oil ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Collar Diameter ◽  
Nauclea Diderrichii

Remediation of environmental pollution has been of great concern in recent years. This study was carried out to investigate the potentials of Nauclea diderrichii seedlings to remediate heavy metals from spent engine oil (SEO) contaminated soil. SEO from diesel and petrol engines in different quantities were applied to each plant using 2 kg soil. Plant height, collar diameter, number of leaves, root length were assessed. Amount of lead and cadmium present in the leaves, stem and root of the seedlings were assessed at the end of the experiment. Result showed that 100 % of the seedlings subjected to various treatments survived for the duration of 5 months. There was no significant difference (α>0.05) in the height of N. diderrichii seedlings. Significant (α=0.05) negative reductions were observed in the seedlings collar diameter, no. of leaves and root length. There was significant difference (α>0.05) in the amount of lead and cadmium extracted by N. diderrichii seedlings. This study has been able to show that N. diderrichii has the ability/potential to phyto-extract heavy metals from soil. Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res.55(4), 261-272, 2020

scholarly journals Heavy Metal Uptake Responses in Plants Grown on Crude Oil-Polluted Soils as Prospects for Phytoremediation

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (7) ◽  
pp. 1153-1159
Author(s):  
G.K. Olawepo ◽  
C.O. Ogunkunle ◽  
P.O. Fatoba ◽  
D.A. Animasaun ◽  
P.O. Benuwabor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Zea Mays ◽  
Crude Oil ◽  
Petroleum Products ◽  
Polluted Soil ◽  
Abelmoschus Esculentus ◽  
Control Soil ◽  
Tithonia Diversifolia ◽  
Amaranthus Hybridus ◽  
Constant Weight

The demand and utilization of petroleum products have re-energized its exploration and exploitation globally and this upsurge in world production, refining and distribution of petroleum products have brought with it various problems of environmental pollution, which have effects on the ecosystems. Twenty (24) polyethylene pots each containing 7 kg of sandy loam soil mixed with 50 ml of crude oil, were arranged in the Botanical garden of the University of Ilorin, Nigeria, to assess their ability to phytoextract heavy metals in Crude oil-polluted soil. Seeds of Amaranthus hybridus L., Tithonia diversifolia, Abelmoschus esculentus L. and Zea mays were sown in polyethylene containers containing 7 kg of contaminated or Control soil. The containers were arranged in a complete randomized design. Plants were left to grow for two months with regular watering. Plants were harvested, separated into roots and shoots and oven-dried to constant weight. The experimental plants have been able to reduce the concentration of Cu in both soils by about 45% to 85%, Cr in the soil by 92.08% to 96.72%, as the residual concentration varied between 66.00 mg/kg and 99.00 mg/kg, Cd in the soil was reduced to 4.00 mg/kg and 17 mg/kg which represented 96.8% and 86.4% reduction. Tithonia had the highest Pb reduction in crude oilpolluted soil. Ni concentration was reduced by 85.84% by Tithonia planted in crude oil-polluted soil, 94.59% by Amaranthus hybridus planted in Control soil. These show that all the test plants were good phytoextractors of the metals. Keywords: Heavy metals, phytoremediation, Amaranthus hybridus L., Tithonia diversifolia, Abelmoschus esculentus L, Zea mays

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